It is not recommended to simply follow
the manufacturer feeding guidelines on a diet without first consulting your vet.
Not exact matches
Next time you're out browsing the
feeding gear aisle or are shopping online, be sure to take note of the
manufacturer's age
guidelines.
Dog food labels contain the product name, ingredient list, net weight of the product, name and address of the
manufacturer, guaranteed analysis, list of ingredients, the intended animal species (word «dog» in this case, as we are talking about dog food here), the statement of nutritional adequacy, and
feeding guidelines.
Because of mislabeling, in the summer of 2001 the Pet Food Committee of the American Association of
Feed Control Officials authorized
guidelines for petfood
manufacturers to follow when referring to the term natural.
Refer to the
manufacturer's
guidelines for the recommended amount to
feed your pet.
Follow the
manufacturer's recommended
feeding guidelines, serving your little one the daily recommended allowance of food in three to four smaller meals throughout the day.
Finding a balance may seem complicated, but that is why dog food
manufacturers provide you with the
feeding guidelines on the label.
Regardless of whether you
feed your dog dry or wet food, start with the
manufacturer's
guidelines on the label for the amount to
feed.
Since 2013, the American Association of
Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has required pet food
manufacturers to offer
feeding guidelines that include calories.
The AAFCO (Association of American
Feed Control Officials) recently started requiring specific pet food labels for large and giant breed puppy food, and
manufacturers are expected to comply with these new
guidelines this year.
The AAFCO (Association of American
Feed Control Officials) sets the nutrient
guidelines that must be adhered to by pet food
manufacturers.
The Association of American
Feed Control Officials sets nutrient
guidelines that most pet food
manufacturers follow.
The package
guidelines are just
guidelines: Commercial food
manufacturers usually include a
feeding guide on the label that indicates how much food should be
fed to a pet of a certain weight.
The
feeding charts and
guidelines supplied by the dog food
manufacturer are only rough estimates.
If you are
feeding kibble, the
manufacturer will have suggested
guidelines about the recommended daily quality required.