Purina is launching Pro Plan Veterinary Diet EN Gastrointestinal Low Fat, a diet for dogs with compromised fat metabolism, at the London Vet Show (Excel London, 20-21 November, stand P20).

Purina says it is common for dogs with gastrointestinal disturbances not to digest fat properly1, resulting in water secretion in the gut and loose stools2, production of anti-inflammatory compounds2 and altered microbiome composition 3,4.

The company says a limited fat diet can help, but some conditions, such as hyperlipidaemia, require even lower fat levels, such as found in the new EN Low Fat diet.

If you go to stand P20 and watch a short video about the new diet, you'll be entered into a draw to with prizes which include shopping vouchers, gym bags and umbrellas.

Vets from the Purina Technical Support Line will also be on the stand to answer questions about the new product. 

References

  1. Guilford, G. (1994). Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases of Dogs and Cats. The Journal of Nutrition, 124: 2663S - 2669S. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/124. suppl_12.2663S.
  2. Zoran D. (2003). Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disease. Clinical Techniques in Small Animal Practice, 18 (4): 211-217.
  3. Schauf, S. et al, (2018). Effect of dietary fat to starch content on fecal microbiota composition and activity in dogs, Journal of Animal Science, 96 (9): 3684–3698, https://doi.org/10.1093/ jas/sky264
  4. Belchik, SE, et al. (2023), PSIX-3 A Veterinary Gastrointestinal Low-Fat Diet Affects Fecal Characteristics, Metabolites, Bile Acids, and Microbiota Concentrations of Antibiotic-Treated Dogs, Journal of Animal Science, 101 (3): 442–443, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.526 

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