{"topic_id":"eu_reg_2020_354_entry_27","category":"eu-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: eu_reg_2020_354_entry_27\ncategory: EU-REG-2020-354-PARNUT\ntitle: PARNUT Entry 27 - Support of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis\nlang: en\nsource: reg_2020_354_parnuts.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 308\nextra: {\"entry_number\": 27, \"parnut_category\": \"Support of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis (Dogs, Cats)\"}\n---\n\n# PARNUT Entry 27: Support of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis\n\n**Particular nutritional purpose**: Support of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis\n\n**Species or category of animal**: Dogs, Cats\n\n### Dogs\n\n- **Essential nutritional characteristics**: Total omega-3 fatty acids ≥ 29 g per kg and eicosapentaenoic acid ≥ 3,3 g per kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) And Adequate levels of vitamin E\n- **Recommended length of time**: Initially up to 3 months\n- **Labelling declarations**: — Omega-3 fatty acids (total) — Eicosapentaenoic acid (total) — Vitamin E (total)\n- **Other provisions**: Indicate on the labelling: — ‘It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’\n\n### Cats\n\n- **Essential nutritional characteristics**: Total omega-3 fatty acids ≥ 10,6 g per kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) and docosahexaenoic acid ≥ 2,5 g per kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) And Increased levels of methionine and manganese Adequate levels of vitamin E.\n- **Recommended length of time**: Initially up to 3 months\n- **Labelling declarations**: — Omega-3 fatty acids (total) — Docosahexaenoic acid (total) — Methionine (total) — Manganese (total) — Vitamin E (total)\n\n**Source**: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/354, Annex, Part B, entry 27 — EUR-Lex consolidated version 2025-04-22 (CELEX:02020R0354).\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":370,"generated_at":null,"tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}