Did You Know? AAFCO Doesn’t Approve Pet Foods
...and Model Regulations, it is the local, state, and federal authorities that actually regulate pet food. I was recently reminded of this common misconception about “AAFCO-approved” pet foods when a...
...and Model Regulations, it is the local, state, and federal authorities that actually regulate pet food. I was recently reminded of this common misconception about “AAFCO-approved” pet foods when a...
...what questions to ask when you call. For more information on pet food recalls and pet food regulation: https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/safetyhealth/recallswithdrawals/ https://www.avma.org/news/issues/recalls-alerts/pages/pet-food-safety-recalls-alerts.aspx https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/Products/AnimalFoodFeeds/PetFood/default.htm Happy Feeding! Cailin Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVN ...
...and your pet. You can purchase these from your veterinarian or online. Talk to your veterinarian about using a flavored, compounded medication or treat from a reputable compounding pharmacy instead...
...personal or commercial endorsement is permitted on a pet food or specialty pet food label provided the endorsement is not false or misleading.” (https://www.aafco.org/resources/startups/labeling-labeling-requirements/). So, while this does allow a...
...25% increments until the change is complete. More information on tips and strategies for feeding indoor cats can be found at the following educational sites for owners: https://indoorpet.osu.edu/sites/indoorpet/files/assets/documents/hospital/indoorcat/Diet%20and%20Feeding%20Management.pdf https://catfriendly.com/ https://fearfreehappyhomes.com/,...
...or store is closed? A: Many companies are still offering online ordering options. If your pet is on a therapeutic diet that requires veterinary approval, make sure to buy a...
...referring veterinarian or employed by a veterinary practice. If you have difficulty filling out the online form, you may download and submit the Consult Request Form as a Word Document...
...comment period ended on October 31st. These new changes have been in the works since before 2018 and, if approved, would be added to the AAFCO model regulations, which are...
...including diet in cats presenting for gastrointestinal signs in later life. Veterinary Record 2019; doi: 10.1136/vr.105040: https://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/185/5/144 You can learn more about the Bristol Cats Study on their website: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/vet-school/research/projects/cats/...
...show, although the show hasn’t yet been posted online. Dr. Cailin Heinze Dr. Heinze has been busy teaching veterinary students this spring, but is scheduled to speak at a...