Home-prepared diets in dogs and challenges with nutritional completeness

Home-prepared diets for pet dogs have been increasing in popularity for many different reasons. However, this group of diets is overwhelmingly not nutritionally complete – many different studies have found that most of these diets have deficiencies. There are many alternatives and tools available to pet owners and veterinarians that can help address this gap. Doing so provides opportunities to work with clients in dedicated appointment times to benefit the health of pets.