...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...
...be found at many retailers, including grocery and mass market stores. Here are some tips for selecting a good food no matter what your price range or favorite store. All...
...resistant to the effects of insulin. Dogs are more commonly diagnosed with something similar to ‘Type 1’ Diabetes, or what we might call ‘insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus’ (IDDM). Animals with Type...
...Be Used as Treats Again, while no treats are best, we have included some human foods below that can be used as treats in small amounts. The foods listed below...
...AAFCO minimum. Wet diets are more variable in their protein content. Cats have higher protein requirements than dogs. The AAFCO nutrient profiles have a minimum protein of 6.5 g/100 kcal...
...used inorganic minerals, not chelated minerals. Therefore, substituting a chelated mineral at the same amount as an inorganic mineral could increase the risk of toxicity and adverse health effects. We...
...order of weight) but it’s also used as a powerful form of marketing to pet owners. Namely, manufacturers include ingredients that will appeal to pet owners but probably don’t provide...
...foods I could find online or in stores to those that meet puppies’ nutritional requirements. My friend prefers to feed dry food, so I focused only on dry options, but...
...Products Association. Pet industry market size and ownership statistics. Available at: https://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp. Accessed December 16, 2019. 2PetFood News. Dog owners have difficulty choosing pet food (October 8, 2015). Available at:...
...Retriever community. This is great, and I encourage other breed clubs to become active as well. In contrast, there may be under-reporting of other breeds. Many veterinarians don’t think to...