PARNUT Entry 23: Support of liver function in the case of chronic liver insufficiency
Particular nutritional purpose: Support of liver function in the case of chronic liver insufficiency
Species or category of animal: Dogs and cats, Equines
Dogs and cats
- Essential nutritional characteristics: 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 digestibility ≥ 85 %
- Recommended length of time: Initially up to 4 months
- Labelling declarations: — Protein source(s) — Copper (total) — Sodium
- Other provisions: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed. 2. 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). 3. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: ‘Water should be available at all times.’ 4. Indicate on the labelling: — ‘Moderate level of protein, selected and highly digestible’ — ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.’
Equines
- Essential nutritional characteristics: Low level of protein but of high quality and highly digestible carbohydrates
- Recommended length of time: Initially up to six months
- Labelling declarations: — Protein and fibre sources — Highly digestible carbohydrates including their treatment, if appropriate — Methionine — Choline — Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added)
- Other provisions: 1. Indicate on the labelling: — ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.’ 2. Guidance should be provided on the manner in which the feed should be fed including many small meals per day.
Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/354, Annex, Part B, entry 23 — EUR-Lex consolidated version 2025-04-22 (CELEX:02020R0354).