The issue of vegan nutrition for dogs, which has been a topic of discussion for a long time, seems to be on the agenda again with a newly published study. Research has shown that vegan-fed dogs may be healthier than conventional or raw-meat-fed dogs.
While the issue of applying a vegan diet to pets continues to be discussed in terms of its appropriateness and ethics, many people especially argue that dogs should not be fed vegan. But a new study, the results of which were published the other day, will rekindle the debate. pointed to a conclusion.
The study, conducted with 2,536 guardians, revealed links to the dogs’ diet and its health effects. The results from the study are nutritious vegan diet from traditional or raw meat-based diets can be healthier suggested.
Statistics showed that the traditional diet is the unhealthiest:
The work of Andrew Knight and colleagues at the University of Winchester asked guardians of dogs such as how many times their dogs had been to the vet, treatment and medication information, and whether they had any special health concerns. Statistics analysis of the answers given, conventionally fed dogs from dogs fed a raw meat or vegan diet is more unhealthy revealed.
On the other hand, the team also drew attention to a few factors that hinder the conclusion that those who eat raw meat are healthier beyond the statistics. The study found that dogs on a raw meat diet are significantly younger than dogs on a vegan diet, which can make these dogs look healthy.
The study, according to the team, has been done on this subject so far. the greatest research it happened. In light of both new and previous research, researchers conclude that the vegan diet is indeed may be a healthier choice suggested. But it still needs more research to confirm whether vegan and meat-based diets are healthier than conventional diets to settle the debate.
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