pet food

Question 1

does freeze drying kill microbes?

Answer 1

no!

Question 2

is pet food/supplements regulated?

Answer 2

YES! by FDA and state feed control officials
but surveillance limitations make it seem like it is not regulated

Question 3

What is AAFCO (association of American Feed Control Officials)

Answer 3

• NOT regulatory body
• labeling guidelines
• ingredient definitions
• nutrient concentrations (categories: adult and growth/repro, NOT senior)

Question 4

AAFCO meat definition

Answer 4

striated skeletal/tongue/diaphragm/heart/esophageal muscle derived from slaughtered (for human consumption) animals

Question 5

AAFCO byproduct definition

Answer 5

non-rendered organs (e.g. kidneys, liver, brain, etc; excludes
hair hoof, horn and teeth) from slaughtered (for human consumption) animals

Question 6

AAFCO meat meal definition

Answer 6

meat that is rendered (fat removed, lighter)

Question 7

grains are good sources of:

Answer 7

energy (starch)
amino acids, gluten
micronutrients
monitor for mycotoxins

Question 8

Raw food

Answer 8

higher risk of microbial pathogens (salmonella, listeria) in meat based food without proper heat based step
maybe ok IF commertial manufacturer is proactive about pathogen elimination
homemade raw: not pathogen control