DOI
https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v3i2.155Abstract
PICO question
In adult dogs, does feeding a raw food diet alter urine composition compared to a kibble diet?
Clinical bottom line
The evidence provided by the single study identified is weak and the outcomes can neither support nor challenge the hypothesis that a raw food diet increases the risk of urinary calculi compared to a kibble diet. Therefore, professionals working within the veterinary science or nutrition field should proceed with caution when advising clients and rely on their professional experience until more evidence is generated.
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