Survey of owner motivations and veterinary input of owners feeding diets containing raw animal products

摘要: Background The practice of feeding diets containing raw animal products (RAP) to pets (dogs and cats) is discouraged by veterinary organizations governmental public health organizations. Nevertheless, the RAP increasing in popularity. Pet owner motivations for have not been explored benefits remain largely anecdotal. We hypothesized that pet owners would rely on advice choosing their pet's diet. also these lower levels trust with respect nutrition relative RAP. Methods An anonymous web-based survey was developed identify diets, characterize veterinarian-client relationships individuals diets. Results There were 2,337 respondents 2,171 completed surveys. Of respondents, 804 reported at time survey. While 20% relied online resources determine what or how much feed, only 9% consulting a veterinarian making decisions about both 'in general' 'with nutrition' than Most discussion regarding does occur every appointment. Discussion diet Owners are more reliant own deciding feed. perceive discussed most appointments. Therefore, there room improvement communication regards nutrition.