Early Day Motion - Raw Meaty Bones

Originally from: Farmtalking
                        
An extract from News Letter from the vet Tom Lonsdale – long but interesting –

No.335 PROCESSED PET FOODS AND VETS

‘That this House deeply regrets the professional endorsement of processed food for domestic dogs, cats and ferrets by some members of the veterinary profession; is concerned at the level of incidence of malodorous gum disease and associated diseases of the kidneys, liver and other organs amongst the domestic pet population; recognises that their health and welfare is best served by foods, such as raw meaty bones, that reflect the full range of nutritional need; applauds and recommends the work of veterinary surgeon Tom Lonsdale and others in this field; recognises also that vets in the UK are trusted and independent advisers on the health of our pets; is therefore concerned by the nature of the relationship between some vets and producers of foods that cause illnesses in pets; and calls upon the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to make a definitive statement on the active endorsement and promotion of processed pet foods by vets.’

43 MPs have, at this time, signed the motion and we look forward to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons doing what’s asked of them.

About 21,000 vets are registered with the Royal College which publishes at its website http://www.rcvs.org.uk/:

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