Not exact matches
Made
In - We chose dog foods that are made in the USA because of the strict quality standards and factory regulation
In - We chose
dog foods that are made
in the USA because of the strict quality standards and factory regulation
in the USA because of the strict quality
standards and factory regulations.
Loving Pets, a Cranbury, N.J. - based manufacturer of grain - free pet
foods and treats for
dogs and cats, recently announced that its facility is Global
Food Safety Initiative - SQF Level 2 certified, says Eric Abbey, president and founder, adding that this is «the gold standard for quality and safety in food and consumable products.&ra
Food Safety Initiative - SQF Level 2 certified, says Eric Abbey, president and founder, adding that this is «the gold
standard for quality and safety
in food and consumable products.&ra
food and consumable products.»
Hi - Tek Rations premium products, which include Leonard Powell Signature Series
Dog Foods, Naturals Dog Food, Grain Free Dog and Cat Foods, Perfectly Natural Dog and LIFE4K9, will continue to be manufactured in its current Dublin, Ga., facility, operated by a joint venture between Hi - Tek Rations and Sunshine Mills, LLC, which will be called Sun - Tek, Inc. «This new direction will allow our company to focus on what it does best — formulating and manufacturing highly nutritious premium dog and cat foods produced with the highest standards of food safety and product quality,» said Leonard Powell, Hi - Tek Rations CEO and found
Dog Foods, Naturals
Dog Food, Grain Free Dog and Cat Foods, Perfectly Natural Dog and LIFE4K9, will continue to be manufactured in its current Dublin, Ga., facility, operated by a joint venture between Hi - Tek Rations and Sunshine Mills, LLC, which will be called Sun - Tek, Inc. «This new direction will allow our company to focus on what it does best — formulating and manufacturing highly nutritious premium dog and cat foods produced with the highest standards of food safety and product quality,» said Leonard Powell, Hi - Tek Rations CEO and found
Dog Food, Grain Free Dog and Cat Foods, Perfectly Natural Dog and LIFE4K9, will continue to be manufactured in its current Dublin, Ga., facility, operated by a joint venture between Hi - Tek Rations and Sunshine Mills, LLC, which will be called Sun - Tek, Inc. «This new direction will allow our company to focus on what it does best — formulating and manufacturing highly nutritious premium dog and cat foods produced with the highest standards of food safety and product quality,» said Leonard Powell, Hi - Tek Rations CEO and foun
Food, Grain Free
Dog and Cat Foods, Perfectly Natural Dog and LIFE4K9, will continue to be manufactured in its current Dublin, Ga., facility, operated by a joint venture between Hi - Tek Rations and Sunshine Mills, LLC, which will be called Sun - Tek, Inc. «This new direction will allow our company to focus on what it does best — formulating and manufacturing highly nutritious premium dog and cat foods produced with the highest standards of food safety and product quality,» said Leonard Powell, Hi - Tek Rations CEO and found
Dog and Cat
Foods, Perfectly Natural
Dog and LIFE4K9, will continue to be manufactured in its current Dublin, Ga., facility, operated by a joint venture between Hi - Tek Rations and Sunshine Mills, LLC, which will be called Sun - Tek, Inc. «This new direction will allow our company to focus on what it does best — formulating and manufacturing highly nutritious premium dog and cat foods produced with the highest standards of food safety and product quality,» said Leonard Powell, Hi - Tek Rations CEO and found
Dog and LIFE4K9, will continue to be manufactured
in its current Dublin, Ga., facility, operated by a joint venture between Hi - Tek Rations and Sunshine Mills, LLC, which will be called Sun - Tek, Inc. «This new direction will allow our company to focus on what it does best — formulating and manufacturing highly nutritious premium
dog and cat foods produced with the highest standards of food safety and product quality,» said Leonard Powell, Hi - Tek Rations CEO and found
dog and cat
foods produced with the highest
standards of
food safety and product quality,» said Leonard Powell, Hi - Tek Rations CEO and foun
food safety and product quality,» said Leonard Powell, Hi - Tek Rations CEO and founder.
Dog foods with a fat percentage between 12 and 16 percent (dry matter basis) are usually considered to be moderate in fat by today's dog food standar
Dog foods with a fat percentage between 12 and 16 percent (dry matter basis) are usually considered to be moderate
in fat by today's
dog food standar
dog food standards.
Proteins At least one protein source always should be
in a top spot on the ingredient label of a
dog food in order for it to meet regulatory
standards from the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) for a «complete and balanced»
food for your pup.
However, the
standards for pet
food nutrient levels remain the same today as they were when they were set
in 1989 (for
dogs) and 1991 (for cats).
Eagle Pack has nine dry
dog food formulas
in the market, all of which have met the AAFCO
standards for different life stages — two for puppies, six for adult
dogs, and one senior
dog formula.
And to help make sure that every Farmer's
Dog package meets up to the company's high standards, a panel of board - certified veterinary nutritionists are on hand to provide input for each recipe, ensuring that they provide complete and balanced meals in line with AAFCO dog food standar
Dog package meets up to the company's high
standards, a panel of board - certified veterinary nutritionists are on hand to provide input for each recipe, ensuring that they provide complete and balanced meals
in line with AAFCO
dog food standar
dog food standards.
As the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) notes on its website, «under USDA
standards, it is legal to keep dozens or even hundreds of breeding
dogs in small wire cages for their entire lives with only the basics of
food, water and rudimentary shelter.»
This
dog food is also made
in the United States, and it is held to very high manufacturing
standards.
Most
foods in the Royal Canin
dog food line meet the nutritional levels required by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), which sets
standards for pet
foods.
The Honest Kitchen produces a line of 100 % human - grade
food, treats and supplements for
dogs and cats, which are made with love
in a human
food facility (not
in a pet
food plant) for the highest possible quality
standards.
Although the AAFCO doesn't have authority to enforce its regulations, it does provide
standards for pet
food companies to ensure that their
food delivers the right amount of nutrients your
dog needs at every stage
in his life.
Science Diet Light canned
dog food is available
in two choices: one for small and toy breed
dogs and one for
standard breeds.
Plans are
in the works to bring organic
dog food standards in line with
dogs» needs, but until that happens, be sure you scrutinize the small print.
Upgrade the current commercial
dog breeder law, requiring larger enclosures that have solid flooring and are not stacked Require that commercial breeders provide basic care, including constant access to exercise areas, nutritious
food and potable water, socialization with humans and other
dogs, regular and proper veterinary care, and more Require those selling 15 or more
dogs in Ohio each year, regardless of where they are located, to also adhere to Ohio's humane
standards Hobby breeders (defined as breeders with fewer than 8 female breeding
dogs) as well as animal shelters and rescue groups are exempt from coverage.
What virtually everyone agrees with, however, is that Orijen is definitely the gold
standard when it comes to
dog food at this point
in time.
The ingredients
in this
food are top quality and meet the AAFCO's
standards for natural
dog food.
While the research is not always of the gold -
standard variety — double - blind, placebo - controlled trials that are published
in veterinary journals only after passing muster with a team of independent scientific experts who review the trials for study design and overall quality — preliminary studies do exist, and some
dog food manufacturers have gone ahead and tested products on their own.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is the organization that sets commercial
standards for
dog food in the United States.
Once you've determined that the
dog food in question meets AAFCO
standards for nutritional adequacy you should evaluate the ingredients used
in the
food.
As already mentioned, the Wellness Complete Health Natural Dry Senior
Dog Food comes
in a
standard 30 - pound bag.
The Department of Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) funded two pieces of research on electric shock collars which were published last summer and show that electric shock collars can cause long term negative behavioural and physiological changes
in dogs, even when used by professional trainers following an industry set
standard of training.
In comparison to standard dog food in other age categories, many senior dog diets have higher - quality protein sources which assist in maintaining body weight and muscle mass without putting too much strain on the kidney
In comparison to
standard dog food in other age categories, many senior dog diets have higher - quality protein sources which assist in maintaining body weight and muscle mass without putting too much strain on the kidney
in other age categories, many senior
dog diets have higher - quality protein sources which assist
in maintaining body weight and muscle mass without putting too much strain on the kidney
in maintaining body weight and muscle mass without putting too much strain on the kidneys.
Eight percent is a
standard figure for the mineral content
in dog foods and this
food has plenty of vitamins and minerals.
Because some other countries may not hold the ingredients
in their
dog food to as high a
standard.
Although
dogs and cats have been domesticated for thousands of years, it is only
in the last sixty to seventy years that commercially processed dry and canned
foods have become the
standard.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials, a nonprofit organization that sets
standards for animal feeds and pet
foods in the United States, says a
dog food can be marketed as «complete and balanced» only if it meets the nutritional
standards set forth by the organization.
But I would also learn that the meager
standards that are on the books are anything but humane: If a
dog has
food and water, she can legally be locked
in a cage for years without the breeder being charged with animal abuse.
The formulas
in the Organics line are winners with us, because the ingredients not only meet the AAFCO nutrient profiles for
dogs, but they are also certified by the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), which ensures that farms and livestock growers meet strict
standards for healthy, organic
food.
In the United States, it is required that
dog foods be labeled if they meet AAFCO (American Association of Feed Control Officials)
standards.
Dr. Becker writes, «Although the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has established minimum nutritional
standards for cats and
dogs, it isn't concerned with the quality of the ingredients pet
food producers put
in their formulas.»
In addition to all
standard foster care supplies (
food, bowls, toys, bedding and a crate), Ambassador foster
dogs go home with an «Adopt Me» collar, leash and bright blue vest.
The American Association of Feed Control Officials recommend that your
dog's
food has 10 - 15 % fat
in order for it to be considered balanced by their
standards.
Although diet trials are the gold
standard of pet
food testing, there are
in fact very few
dog foods which have undergone official feeding trials.
When reading this, always be mindful that wet and dry
dog foods are categorised according to different
standards, so 9 % protein
in canned
dog food will not be the same as 9 %
in dry
dog food.
Water has no nutritional value
in the
food, but like the salmon broth it adds some moisture and is a fairly
standard ingredient
in dog food.
In a recent study, researchers tested 200 homemade dog food recipes — many of which were written by veterinarians — and found that only 9 of them provided all of the essential nutrients in the right concentrations to meet the minimum standards set for adult canines by the Association of American Feed Control Official
In a recent study, researchers tested 200 homemade
dog food recipes — many of which were written by veterinarians — and found that only 9 of them provided all of the essential nutrients
in the right concentrations to meet the minimum standards set for adult canines by the Association of American Feed Control Official
in the right concentrations to meet the minimum
standards set for adult canines by the Association of American Feed Control Officials.
The AAFCO, FEDIAF, and the NRC
in their 2006 publication «Nutrient Requirements of
Dogs and Cats» have different nutrient standards for dogs and cats, and for gestation / lactation; growth, which are foods for puppies and kittens; and for maintenance, which are foods for adu
Dogs and Cats» have different nutrient
standards for
dogs and cats, and for gestation / lactation; growth, which are foods for puppies and kittens; and for maintenance, which are foods for adu
dogs and cats, and for gestation / lactation; growth, which are
foods for puppies and kittens; and for maintenance, which are
foods for adults.
Prop B will stop puppy mill abuses by establishing common - sense enforceable
standards for the care of
dogs in Missouri, including requirements that
dogs in puppy mills be provided with clean water, adequate
food, exercise and regular veterinary care.
A diet trial is considered the gold
standard method of diagnosing
food allergies
in dogs.
The consolidation of
dog food manufacturers, changes
in how ingredients are sourced, and the impact rising manufacturing costs have on quality
standards and distributors» fuel costs all affect retailers.
The effect of a liquid diet containing sodium caseinate and soy protein sources (Isocal, Mead Johnson Nutritional, Evansville, IL; 13 % crude protein, 37 % fat and 50 % carbohydrate) compared with a
standard dry
dog food (25 % crude protein, 8 % fat and 50 % carbohydrate) was also studied
in dogs with Eck fistulas (Thompson et al. 1986).
Proposition B promotes the humane treatment of
dogs in Missouri's large - scale commercial
dog kennels, which will improve the lives of
dogs by requiring large - scale breeding operations to limit the number of breeding female
dogs to 50, as well as provide each
dog with common sense
standards such as sufficient
food and clean water, regular veterinary care, adequate housing and space, and access to regular exercise.
In one corner, our resident Millennial thinkfluencer is imagining a world without time zones; in the other corner, the star of our dog food taste test wants to maintain the status quo of Pacific vs Eastern Standard Time (sorry Mountain and Central
In one corner, our resident Millennial thinkfluencer is imagining a world without time zones;
in the other corner, the star of our dog food taste test wants to maintain the status quo of Pacific vs Eastern Standard Time (sorry Mountain and Central
in the other corner, the star of our
dog food taste test wants to maintain the status quo of Pacific vs Eastern
Standard Time (sorry Mountain and Central).