TABLE OF CONTENTS What does the AAFCO do? Raw Dog Food - What is it? Is raw dog food AAFCO approved? Pet food safety Which raw dog food is best? Conclusion Raw dog food is a popular diet plan for many pet parents due to its various benefits in aiding a dog’s health. However, does the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) have...
TABLE OF CONTENTS What is AAFCO? AAFCO product handling safety For storing For purchasing For preparation For feeding What should you avoid when buying dog food? Why is product handling safety important? Conclusion  While it’s essential to know how nutritious your dog’s food is, it is also crucial to make the extra effort to learn the proper procedures and practices of safe food handling....
TABLE OF CONTENTS AAFCO nutrient standards for dog food What are AAFCO dog nutrient profiles? Three Pet Food Categories of Nutritional Adequacy 1. Complete and balanced pet food 2. Intermittent pet food 3. Treats and snacks AAFCO guaranteed analysis How do I know if my dog’s food follows AAFCO’s nutrient requirements? Conclusion Most dog owners give their pets the same meal every day, for...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Why is labelling important? How to read AAFCO nutrition labels on dog food? Types of labels AAFCO Model Pet Food Regulations 1. Product name 2. Name of species the food is intended for 3. Quantity 4. Guaranteed analysis 5. Ingredients 6. Feeding directions 7. Nutritional adequacy statement 8. Name and address of the manufacturer What do the label descriptions mean? Difference...
TABLE OF CONTENTS What is AAFCO? What do they do? What does the AAFCO label on the packaging mean? AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles How are the profiles evaluated? AAFCO-Compliant Feeding Trial Nutrient Content Analysis What about pet foods that don’t meet the AAFCO criteria? AAFCO approved ingredient list Human-grade Raw Organic Common ingredients listed on labels Conclusion Some pet owners and retailers assume...
