Effect of functional pet food ingredients

Functional foods provide health benefits if they are consumed on a regular basis as part of a varied diet. But what does literature say about the benefits for cats and dogs in terms of disease prevention and treatment? Functional foods modify gastrointestinal physiology, promote changes in biochemical parameters, improve brain functions and may reduce or minimise the risk of developing specific pathologies. The role of functional foods has been investigated in dogs and cats in order to better u