Know What You’re Feeding Your Pet
You're an expert at having fun with your pet, and you're looking to step up your game with pet nutrition. Good for you! Learn more about common ingredients, essential nutrients and how to make informed decisions when feeding your pet.
How To Read A Pet Food Label
Quick Tips For Top Nutrition
How To Read A Pet Food Label
On first glance, a pet food label can look like a secret code or encrypted message. Here are easy ways to decipher nutrition information.
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WHAT'S AAFCO?
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is the pet food industry standards board.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
They set the minimum/maximum guidelines for nutrients like protein and vitamins in pet foods.
INSIDER TIP:
In order to say a food is ‘complete and balanced’, companies follow these guidelines. That means your pet gets the right nutrients in the right amounts.
The nutrition content and tools provided on this site are for informational purposes only and should not be relied on as or substituted for veterinary medical advice. For nutrition information specific to your pet, please visit your Banfield veterinarian.