PARNUT Entry 21: Reduction of acute intestinal absorptive disorders
Particular nutritional purpose: Reduction of acute intestinal absorptive disorders
Species or category of animal: Dogs and cats
Essential nutritional characteristics: Increased level of electrolytes: — Sodium ≥ 1,8 % — Potassium ≥ 0,6 % And Highly digestible carbohydrates: — ≥ 32 %
Recommended length of time: 1 – 7 days
Labelling declarations: — Sodium — Potassium — Carbohydrate source(s)
Other provisions: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complementary feed. 2. Indicate on the labelling: — ‘During periods of and recovery from acute diarrhoea’ — ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.’ 3. In case of solid feed, the recommended range of electrolytes should be calculated on the basis of a normal daily voluntary intake of water.
Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/354, Annex, Part B, entry 21 — EUR-Lex consolidated version 2025-04-22 (CELEX:02020R0354).