Pet Food Processing Methods: “Processing” refers the steps taken by the manufacturer to produce …
Synthetic Vs. Natural Nutrients
Supplements are listed on most pet food labels - some are synthetic, some are natural. It may be …
Understanding Nutritional Balance
Understanding Nutritional Balance Why is balance so important to my pet and how do I make the …
Fresh Food: From Farm To Bowl
Ingredient Sources: Fresh pet foods often rely on high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients …
What Makes Pet Food “Complete”?
The term Complete means that the minimum requirements for all essential nutrients, as defined by …
Diet and Immune System
Pet Food and the Immune System The health of the immune system determines how well the body deals …
Palatants: How Processed Food Gets Its Flavor
Pet owners often wonder why some dogs and cats are irresistibly drawn to certain kibbles or treats, …
Pet Food Recalls
What is a Pet Food Recall: A pet food recall may simply be a warning of potential health risk or …
Rules Behind Pet Food Labels
Have you ever wondered why most pet food labels look similar, regardless of the type of food? …
But Is It Human Quality?
Let’s start by defining these two words.* Feed is not acceptable for people to eat, even when it …
The Truth About “Chicken”
(or beef, or pork or turkey, or duck or lamb… ) If you think “chicken” means juicy, clean, white …
AAFCO’s Role In Pet Food
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is a private organization, not a …
