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==Prevention of Diet Associated Behavioural Problems==
==Prevention of Diet Associated Behavioural Problems==
Complete prevention of diet related behavioural problems is not normally possible as they are difficult to predict. On average most pets consume a diet which contains far higher levels of protein than are necessary to satisfy amino-acid needs. Some anecdotal evidence points to some breeds being more sensitive to certain dietary components. For example the Cavalier King Charles spaniel may be more sensitive to preservatives and Golden Retrievers to exorphines as well as others which may react to different meat proteins affection serotonin factors<ref>Ballarni, G. Animal psychodietetics. J Small Anim Pract 1990;31:523-32</ref>. However, further research is necessary to investigate these suggestions.