Intro to Commercial Pet Foods Flashcards
Where do the majority of people buy their pet foods from?
mass merchandise places, like cosco, Sam’s club, etc.
Generic brands have less emphasis on what?
ingredient quality and quality control (increased mineral content and decreased digestibility).
What is the market emphasis of grocery store brands of food?
palatability (these tend to have more fat, since fat increases palatability).
Do brands sold at pet food stores or vet clinics mean they are better quality foods?
No. Where they are sold doesn’t speak to the quality of the food, just to where the retailer chose to market it.
What is the market emphasis of specialty brands of dog food?
ingredients and optimal nutrition.
Who can sell vet med foods?
licensed veterinarians only.
What are the 4 forms of commercial foods?
dry, moist, soft moist, and soft dry.
What is the most popular form of commercial food?
dry food because its easy to geed.
How much moisture is found in dry foods?
6-12% moisture.
T/F: You can feed semi-moist foods to diabetic patients.
False. They should not get these treats or foods!
How are semi-moist foods preserved?
by simple sugars, which keeps the food moist and prevents bacteria/mold from growing.
How much moisture is in moist foods? Can these be fed free choice?
68-85% moisture. No, they go bad if left out too long.
What percentage of the daily energy requirement should treats make up?
<10%
What is an important thing to keep in mind when choosing what treats to give your pet?
You should only use treats you know the nutrient content of. If you can’t find it, switch treats.
What makes up dry matter?
carbs, protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins
Basically everything except the water.
