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Part B - feed with a moisture level 12 % (2)

eu_reg_2020_354_b_011

eu-2026 1652 tok en 2026-07-18

Part B - feed with a moisture level 12 % (2)

feed with a moisture level 12 % (2)

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Reduction of acute intestinal absorptive disorders

Increased level of electrolytes:

Dogs and cats

— Sodium

— Sodium ≥ 1,8 %

— Potassium

— Potassium ≥ 0,6 %

— Carbohydrate source(s)

1 – 7 days

  1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complementary feed.

  1. Indicate on the labelling:

— ‘During periods of and recovery from acute diarrhoea’

And Highly digestible carbohydrates:

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

— ≥ 32 %

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Support of lipid metabolism in the case of hyperlipidaemia

Fat (11) ≤ 110 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (12)

Dogs and cats

— Crude fat

Initially months

up

to

2

  1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complete feed.

  1. Indicate on the labelling:

— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.’ — ‘Low level of fat’

02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 13

  1. In case of solid feed, the recommended

range of electrolytes should be calculated on the basis of a normal daily voluntary intake of water.

▼B Entry number

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Essential nutritional characteristics (GP1)

Species or category of animal

Labelling declarations (GP2)

Recommended length of time

Other provisions

1

2

3

4

5

6

Support of liver function in the case of chronic liver insuffi­ ciency

Moderate level of protein: Crude protein ≤ 279 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) for dogs Crude protein ≤ 370 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) for cats And Selected protein sources And Recommended dietary protein digesti­ bility ≥ 85 %

Dogs and cats

— Protein source(s) — Copper (total) — Sodium

Initially months

4

  1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complete feed.

  1. Examples of selected protein sources based

on high digestibility: dairy proteins (whey, casein, milk, cottage cheese), other animal based proteins (egg, poultry) and vegetable proteins (soy).

  1. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:

‘Water should be available at all times.’

  1. Indicate on the labelling:

— ‘Moderate level of protein, selected and highly digestible’ — ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.’

Low level of protein but of high quality and highly digestible carbohy­ drates

Equines

— Protein and fibre sources — Highly digestible carbohy­ drates including their treatment, if appropriate — Methionine — Choline

Sources

  • reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf