Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Effects of the BARF raw food diet on dog health and blood tests
By Maciej Bąkowski et al.·Published in Acta Scientiarum: Animal Sciences·2025·University of Life Sciences, BR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Assessment of the effects of the BARF diet on the health of dogs
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dog owners reported positive changes in their pets' health after switching to a BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet. Owners noticed improvements in their dogs' energy levels, coat condition, and overall well-being. Blood tests taken before and after the diet change showed better results in some dogs, indicating potential health benefits from the raw food diet. This suggests that the BARF diet may be beneficial for some dogs, but it's always best to consult with your veterinarian before making any significant dietary changes.
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Abstract
The study aimed to evaluate the BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet based on the mixtures used and to check the impact of the diet on dogs' health by analyzing changes in blood parameters before and after the introduction of a raw diet. The primary research method for this work was an online survey made via the website www.docs.google.com/forms. One hundred questionnaires were obtained in the study. In addition, caregivers of dogs fed the BARF diet were asked to provide laboratory tests, of which 15 results of morphology, biochemistry and expanded ionogram of dogs were obtained before and after introducing the raw diet. The survey results were prepared in Excel and STATISTICA 13.3 (TIBCO Software). In contrast, the blood test results were compared using the Student's T-test for paired samples. Observations and conducted research showed that after introducing the BARF diet to their animals, the respondents noticed many positive effects of their diet. Some of the dogs tested improved their laboratory performance parameters.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.4025/actascianimsci.v47i1.65849