BSM Partners provides insights on JAVMA’s recent retraction regarding concerns about copper levels in dog food.

The association will continue to monitor scientific literature and may reconsider the topic. 

Proposed guidelines for “controlled copper” claims for dog food are not based in science, according to those who voted against.

Before jumping to conclusions about the risks of copper and liver disease in dogs, the industry needs to conduct research.

Supplementation depends on raw materials, but may ultimately be necessary to make a diet complete and balanced.

The association stated more research is needed to determine necessary adjustments for maximum copper concentration recommendations in commercial dog food.