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Research Library

Plain-English summaries of key studies and official guidance. Use these sources to double-check claims and learn more.

Guidelines & Policy

Hygiene & Pathogens

Nutrient Balance

Bones & Foreign Bodies

Fish Freezing Rules

Puppy Nutrition (Ca:P)

Food Composition

Omega-3 & Fish Oil

Thyroid & Iodine

Green-lipped Mussel

Guidelines & Policy

1

FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines for Cats & Dogs (2024)

EU industry standard for nutrient targets (maintenance & growth). We use this as the primary benchmark.
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2

WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee — Raw Meat-Based Diets

Vet guidance on raw feeding benefits/risks and balancing home-prepared diets.
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3

AVMA Policy — Raw or Undercooked Animal-Source Protein

Veterinary association position on raw diets and food safety.
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12

UK Pet Food (PFMA) — Responsible Raw Feeding

Practical raw feeding and hygiene factsheets (UK).
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13

UK Guidelines for Manufacture of Raw Pet Food

Industry/regulator guidance (PFMA/Defra/APHA/PHE/FSA).
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Hygiene & Pathogens

4

UK FSA — Raw Pet Food: Safe Handling & Storage

Clear household hygiene steps for handling raw pet food.
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5

UK Gov — Raw Pet Foods: Preventing Infection

Government advice on storing, handling, and avoiding cross-contamination.
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5

Davies RH et al. (2019) Review of Raw Diets

Summarizes reported benefits and risks; highlights pathogen and balance concerns.
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7

van Bree FPJ et al. (2018) Zoonotic Bacteria & Parasites in RMBDs

Survey of pathogens in commercial/home raw diets; public-health angle.
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8

Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria in Raw Pet Foods

Reviews AMR risks and implications.
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Nutrient Balance

9

Common Deficiencies in Home-Prepared Diets (VIN/WSAVA)

Typical nutrient gaps without careful planning or vet oversight.
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Bones & Foreign Bodies

10

VCA — Why Bones Are Not Safe for Dogs

Risks of fractures, obstructions, and safer alternatives.
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11

Esophageal/Gastric Bone Foreign Bodies (Clinical Review)

Case data on bone-related obstructions and outcomes.
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Fish Freezing Rules

14

EU Regulations — Parasite Control via Freezing

Requirements to kill parasites in certain fishery products.
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15

Food Standards Scotland — Freezing Fish for Parasite Control

Practical advice on time/temperature for parasite risk reduction.
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Puppy Nutrition (Ca:P)

16

Merck Veterinary Manual — Nutritional Requirements & Ca:P

Targets for calcium/phosphorus; cautions for large-breed puppies.
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Food Composition

17

USDA FoodData Central

Baseline nutrient data; values are averages and can vary by cut/source.
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Omega-3 & Fish Oil

18

Tufts Petfoodology — Essential Fatty Acids & Inflammation

Role of EFAs; overview for practical use.
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19

Tufts Petfoodology — Joint Diets & Omega-3s

Omega-3s in joint support; diet considerations.
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20

Today's Veterinary Practice — Fish Oil Dosing Ranges

Typical dosing guidance used clinically (start low, monitor).
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21

CSU VTH — Fish Oil Dosing Chart & Cautions

Practical dosing ceilings and caution notes.
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Thyroid & Iodine

22

Food-Induced Thyrotoxicosis in Dogs

Thyroid tissue contamination risks in meats/treats; monitoring advice.
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23

FDA Alert — Thyroid Hormones in Pet Treats

Advisory on thyroid tissue in products and clinical signs.
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Green-lipped Mussel

24

Hielm-Björkman A. et al. (2007) GLM Trial

Clinical outcomes suggesting benefit for arthritis signs.
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25

Eason CT et al. (2018) GLM Review

Review of mechanisms, quality differences, and dosing variability.
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26

Kampa N. et al. (2024) GLM RCT

Recent randomized trial results; consider product quality variability.
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