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Part B - carbonate octahydrate

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Part B - carbonate octahydrate

carbonate octahydrate

Adult cats

— Protein source(s)

Initially up months (3)

— Calcium

to

6

— Phosphorus — Potassium

  1. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recom­

mended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’

  1. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:

‘Water should be available at all times.’

— Sodium — Essential fatty acids (if added) — Lanthanum octahydrate

Equines

— Protein source(s) — Phosphorus

Restricted protein level: ≤ 106 g crude protein/kg feed with a moisture content of 12 %.

— Magnesium

High level of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic sum ≥ 0,2 g per kg BW0,75 per day

energy

— Calcium

Highly digestible and highly palatable sources of starch.

Level of sodium: 2 g/100 kg BW per day.

and

— Potassium — Sodium — Sum of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid

Initially up to six months.

  1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complementary feed

Long term or until resolution of the issue

  1. Indicate on the labelling:

— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.’ — The complementary feed should not be used in case of hypernatraemia and hyperchloraemia. — The complementary feed should contribute to at least 10 to 20 % of the daily energy supply (approximately 0,05 to 0,1 MJ/kg BW0,75 per day).

  1. The ration should ensure an energy supply

of > 0,62 MJ/kg BW0,75 per day.

02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 6

High density of energy with more than 8,8 MJ/kg feed with a moisture content of 12 %.

carbonate

▼B Entry number

Particular nutritional purpose

Essential nutritional characteristics (GP1)

Species or category of animal

Labelling declarations (GP2)

Recommended length of time

Other provisions

1

2

3

4

5

6

  1. The ration should not exceed 50 mg

calcium/kg dry matter/day.

  1. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:

‘Water should be available at all times.’

11

Reduction of oxalate stones formation

Low level of calcium, low level of vitamin D, and urine alkalising properties

Dogs and cats

— Phosphorus

Up to 6 months

Indicate on the labelling:

— Calcium

‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.’

— Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur — Vitamin D (total) — Hydroxyproline — Urine alkalising substances

Regulation of glucose supply (Diabetes mellitus)

Total sugars (mono- and disaccharides) ≤ 62 g/kg complete feed with a

Sources

  • reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf