Meat meal (with the meat source identified, as in «chicken meal» or «turkey meal») is considered a relatively high - quality protein source by processed
pet food standards.
Barbara Royal, D.V.M., of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center in Chicago, believes
pet food standards are a good idea but should be realistic.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials is responsible for establishing
pet food standards that ensure pet foods are nutritionally balanced.
Not exact matches
All of their
pet foods and treats are sourced, manufactured, and packaged in the USA, and the company maintains strict quality control
standards that include voluntary on - site USDA testing.
This specification has been used by major
pet manufactures since then and has been recognized as the
standard in the animal
food industry.
For
pet food manufacturers, we offer everything from
standard - duty plastic pallets to ultra-hygienic, antimicrobial - treated products that greatly reduce the risk of contamination.
By their
standards, tuna scrape is suitable only for
pet food, which is at least cooked to kill pathogens.
Animals need medicines for the high
standards of animal health essential for public health and
food safety: the UK veterinary medicines sector is also essential for the wellbeing of the
pets sharing 12 million UK households, as well as nearly 10,000 assistance animals and 1500 working dogs.
Food Standard: Some pet food is all - natural, but to earn the USDA Organic label, 95 - 100 % of the ingredients must be orga
Food Standard: Some
pet food is all - natural, but to earn the USDA Organic label, 95 - 100 % of the ingredients must be orga
food is all - natural, but to earn the USDA Organic label, 95 - 100 % of the ingredients must be organic.
«It would mean turning the future of our schools over to an industry that has poorer quality control than
pet food manufacturers, who at least have to meet federal content
standards.»
«From an efficacy and safety
standard, if it's in a
pet food, I have a greater level of confidence,» Boothe says.
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.»
Unlike
food, medication or even
standard grooming products that are simply used to maintain cleanliness, spa products for
pets aren't necessities for consumers.
Tuffy's has been producing healthy
pet food since 1964, making sure the ingredients are produced ethically, and in accordance with local laws and the company's high
standards.
Many
pet companies now craft natural
food for dogs and cats that meets the AAFCO nutritional
standards.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), which establishes the
standards that states use to develop
pet food laws and regulations, defines natural
food as «a feed or feed ingredient derived solely from plant, animal or mined sources» and should not have «been produced by or subject to a chemically synthetic process» or «contain any additives or processing aids that are chemically synthetic.»
Focused on natural
pet foods at a time when supermarket brands were held up as the gold
standard, Kriser was about to become a forerunner in a movement that had not quite taken shape.
«It is becoming more common for consumers to hold their
pet food to the same
standard as their own
food,» says Giannini.
Tillman notes that the regulations are even stricter when you compare them to the
standards of not just
food, but specifically
pet food in other countries.
The goal of creating the
food before adding supplements to meet AAFCO
standards is to make sure
pets receive the correct amount of vitamins and minerals, not too much.
There is currently a very legitimate and real concern about how to maintain the high
standard and objectivity of the NRC guidelines in the face of the potential tensions of the
pet food manufacturing industry.
AAFCO
standards go above and beyond those of the FDA, and require eight items on a
pet food label.
We will probably continue to see many more
pet foods recalled in the coming months as the FDA tests them using more stringent
standards.
Purina Beyond
pet foods are held to the highest
standards for quality, sourcing their ingredients from local farms and producing all of their formulas in US - based facilities.
This brand claims to use only the highest quality ingredients in their
pet foods and they hold themselves (and their manufacturing processes) to the strictest
standards for quality and safety.
In the future the FDA may set revised
standards for how much arsenic is considered safe in
pet foods.
Hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and coming in a 16oz bottle, this
pet shampoo is made from organic oils, and is certified to the USDA organic
food standards.
It's the body that sets
standards for
pet foods and animal feeds in the US.
Start following the
standard serving guidelines on your
pet's
food, or seek direction from your veterinarian.
The USDA has ruled that its organic
standards do apply to
pet food.
Most organic
pet food products fall into 70 % organic category, but a few follow the higher
standards.
However, there are some organizations that set organic
standards and guidelines that
pet owners can follow to make sure that a
pet food company's claims of organic ingredients on the label are indeed truthful.
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).
New
standards for dog and cat nutrition were just recently published by the National Research Council, but it will likely take several years before they are reviewed and accepted by AAFCO and
pet food manufacturers must abide by them.
Holistic
pet food companies use different manufacturing techniques than
standard commercial suppliers.
Below, Dr. Nelson explains current industry
standards for natural kibble, and weighs in on whether this
food is right for your
pet.
Simply put, this Company sets a
standard for quality in
pet food that all
pet food manufacturers should strive to achieve.
AAFCO sets voluntary
standards for
pet food labeling.
While the AAFCO statement can help tell you whether a
pet food product meets the
standards of a regulating body, you will still need to look at the ingredients» list of the dried
food you're interested in.
This brand is marketed as a super-premium brand of
pet food and they hold themselves to the strictest
standards for quality and safety both in the ingredients they use and the manufacturing processes they follow.
They set voluntary
standards for
pet food labeling at the local, state, and federal level.
Given the statistics about tick population and increase in Lyme disease, prevention should be considered a
standard part of
pet care, as important as wellness exams, vaccinations and even fresh water and
food.
Vets First Choice offers a large range of products beyond
standard prescription medications including flea and tick control,
pet food and treats and a comprehensive catalog of compounded medications.
Precise offers premium
pet foods for both dogs and cats and each recipe is thoroughly tested before release to ensure that it meet's the company's strict
standards for safety and quality.
The Honest Kitchen follows the same quality
standards for their
pet food as the
foods you would find at the grocery store.
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.
While AAFCO is not perfect, at least it provides some minimum
standards for
pet foods and labeling.
Whether the cost of adoption, medical care, or the
standard expenses of
food and toys,
pets are more than just furry friends — they're investments.
This group sets
pet food manufacturing
standards, «minimal as they are,» McGeorge says.
Dedicated to providing the highest -
standard products for your dogs and cats, Redbarn's premium ingredients provide delicious and nourishing dog
food that your
pet is sure to love.