PARNUT Entry 12: Regulation of glucose supply (Diabetes mellitus)
Particular nutritional purpose: Regulation of glucose supply (Diabetes mellitus)
Species or category of animal: Dogs and cats
Essential nutritional characteristics: Total sugars (mono- and disaccharides) ≤ 62 g/kg complete feed with a moisture of 12 % (2)
Recommended length of time: Initially up to 6 months
Labelling declarations: — Carbohydrate source(s) — Treatment of carbohydrates, if appropriate — Starch — Total sugars — Fructose (if added) — Essential fatty acids (if added) — Source(s) of short and medium chain fatty acids (if added)
Other provisions: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed. 2. Indicate on the labelling: — ‘Low level of mono- and disaccharides’ — ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’
Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/354, Annex, Part B, entry 12 — EUR-Lex consolidated version 2025-04-22 (CELEX:02020R0354).