NEWS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM
Courtesy of the UKRMB
Lobby
As a
result of the lobbying efforts of UKRMB, an MP tabled an Early Day
Motion in the House of Commons, as follows:
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PROCESSED PET FOODS AND VETS 7:12:04
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, which reflect the full
range
of nutritional need; applauds and recommends the work of veterinary
surgeon
Tom Lonsdale and others in this field; also recognises that vets in the
UK are trusted and independent advisors on the health of our pets and,
as
such, is concerned by the nature of the relationship between some vets
and
producers of foods which 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.
Citizens
of the UK are encouraged to write their own MP to get him/her to sign
the EDM.
Those outside of the UK are encouraged to press onward and try for
similar action from their own governments.
