Pet Food Flashcards
What do cats/dogs eat
water
complete and balance food
commercial kibble commercial canned
commercial fresh
commercial freeze dried
homemade cooked
homemade raw
Talking about talking about pet food
Clarifying client goats
goals for the pets
food qualities
Is pet food regulated
yes by the FDA and state feed control officials
surveillance limitations may make it seem as though pet food and pet supplements are not regulated
FDA ferderal food and, drug and cosmetic act of 1938
food and drugs for human and animal use
food=item cosumed for primarily for taste, aroma, or nutritive value
no pre-marketing monitoring
How are pet food ingredients recognized
generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
approved food additive
AAFCO defined ingredient
What information is on a pet food label?
AAFCO statement
ingredient list
What is Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
not a regulatory body
labeling guidelines
ingredient definition
nutrient concentration
Byproducts
protein/amino acids
micronutrients
ensure pathogens from raw ingredients do not carry through
Grains
energy (starch)
amino acids; gluten=grain protein
micronutrients
monitor for mycotoxin
Marketing
meant to make a product appealing
statement with no regulatory meaning
biologically appropriate
holistic
premium
gourmet
Food processing
kibble (extrusion)
heat,steam,mechanical
canned (retort)
heat, sterile
processing needs to be preformed by folks who are properly trainned
Raw Food
Higher risk of microbial pathogen in meat based foods without a proper heat step
maybe appropriate if the commercial manufacturer is proactive about pathogen elimination
Pet Food Recalls
filter by animal and veterinary
most voluntary (vs court ordered)
often not associated with illness
retain the container for product name and not number
General method for feed/ingredient nutrient analysis
near infrared reflectance spectroscopy
fast
wet chemistry
finished product
Treats
<10% of calories
