PARNUT Entry 19: Compensation for maldigestion (10)
Particular nutritional purpose: Compensation for maldigestion (10)
Species or category of animal: Dogs and cats
Essential nutritional characteristics: Highly digestible diet: Apparent digestibility of — low-fibre feed (crude fibre ≤ 44 g per kg of complete feed with a moisture level 12 % (2)): Crude protein ≥ 85 % Crude fat ≥ 90 % Or — fibre-enhanced feed (crude fibre > 44 g per kg of complete feed with a moisture level 12 % (2)): Crude protein ≥ 80 % Crude fat ≥ 80 %
Recommended length of time: Initially up to 12 weeks and lifetime in the case of chronic pancreatic insufficiency
Labelling declarations: — Highly digestible ingredient sources including their treatment, if appropriate
Other provisions: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed. 2. Indicate on the labelling: — ‘Highly digestible feed’ — ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.’
Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/354, Annex, Part B, entry 19 — EUR-Lex consolidated version 2025-04-22 (CELEX:02020R0354).