Although pet treats must meet all the other FDA and state regulations for labeling of pet foods, they are exempt from the need to include an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement....
Formulating a diet for cats requires that sufficient nutrients and energy be available to supply the needs of the animal depending on whether the needs are for growth, maintenance, pregnancy or lactation....
Proper dietary management in renal failure may slow progression of the disease and reduce uremic signs; it can decrease the incidence and recurrence of Feline Urologic Syndrome; in hepatic disease it can restore liver glycogen and reduce the workload on the...
The cat evolved from a strict carnivore and has not had the chance through evolution to change much from its carnivorous nature. Therefore cats require a much higher protein intake than an omnivore, such as the dog....
A pet's diet needs to provide a balanced mixture of ingredients to support their maintenance, growth, reproduction and health. The diet should be palatable and not contain antinutritional factors in the amount or concentrations which can reduce the performance....
The nutritional needs of dogs and cats can be satisfied in a variety of ways through the use of commercially available diets. Fortunately, there is no need for pet owners to become nutritional specialist to provide good nutrition to their pet....
