Check the first few ingredients on the pet food label to determine whether a food is meat-based, but the ingredients list isn't the only information to read. A puppy food meets the minimum nutrient profile requirements for growth and reproductions; it has undergone feeding protocol standart set by the Association of American feed control officials; or it is for supple mental feeding only-meaningit doesn't meet either of the other requirements and isn't an adequate diet on its own, according to rodney j. Noel,ph,D pet food chairman for AAFCO an organization of state agriculture officials based in west lfayette. Ind.
Everey ingredients listed on a pet food bag also must meet particular standart as listed in the AAFCO manual. look at the first few ingredients (see "label lingo" this page)and fine a food that lists meat or poultry first rather han corn or another grain product "therenb is nothing wrong with corn or other grains" Dunn Said "They simply should not be the foundation for a dog's diet over vegetable based foods for optimum healt for dogs.
The best bet for the puppy owner is to buy a premium food from a reputable manufacturer, said Rebecca Remillard, Ph.D.. staff nutritionis at Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston. "They willmhave their individual specification and quality standards for ingredients when they come in as they go through the manufacture process and for their final product.
Still unsure which food to choose leininger suggested consulting your veterinarian. Most are happy to help you wade through the information and reccomend food that will best suit your puppy and its circumstances.
Everey ingredients listed on a pet food bag also must meet particular standart as listed in the AAFCO manual. look at the first few ingredients (see "label lingo" this page)and fine a food that lists meat or poultry first rather han corn or another grain product "therenb is nothing wrong with corn or other grains" Dunn Said "They simply should not be the foundation for a dog's diet over vegetable based foods for optimum healt for dogs.
The best bet for the puppy owner is to buy a premium food from a reputable manufacturer, said Rebecca Remillard, Ph.D.. staff nutritionis at Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston. "They willmhave their individual specification and quality standards for ingredients when they come in as they go through the manufacture process and for their final product.
Still unsure which food to choose leininger suggested consulting your veterinarian. Most are happy to help you wade through the information and reccomend food that will best suit your puppy and its circumstances.
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