New study reveals homemade dog foods nutritionally deficient

“Some of the deficiencies, particularly those related to choline, vitamin D, zinc and vitamin E, could result in significant health problems such as immune dysfunction, accumulation of fat in the liver and musculoskeletal abnormalities,” said Larsen.

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Of the 9 recipes that did meet nutritional requirements, 5 were developed by board-certified veterinary nutritionists.

The bottom line is, a healthy, well-balanced, homecooked meal can be a nutritionally sound option for your pet as long as that recipe is created and/or approved by a certified veterinary nutritionist.

You want what’s best for your pet, so before switching to a homemade meal, check with your veterinarian to ensure that your dog’s nutritional needs are being met.