Pet foods Flashcards
what goes into formulating rations (6)
- describe the animal
- describe the nutrient requirement
- describe the feedstuffs
- describe the feed deliver system
- describe the ration/diet
- describe the results
what should diet hx include at a minimum (3)
- what type
- how much
- how often
define: complete
all nutrients present and bioavailable
define: balanced
feeding to meet the pet’s energy requirement –> requirements for non-energy nutrients will automatically be met (and provided in correct amount)
what does the label - information panel include (7)
- nutritional statement (adequacy claim)
- basis of nutrition claim
- ingredient list
- guaranteed analysis
- manufacturer/distributor name and address
- feeding directions
- universal product code (UPC)
min % beef for “all beef/100% beef”
95%
min % meat for “beef and chicken”
95% total, min 3% chicken
min % for beef diner/beef and rice formula
25% beef (beef + rice total with min 3% of that rice)
min % for beef flavor
no minimum requirement
what is formulation method
- diet formulated to meet nutritional levels established by AAFCO dog/cat nutrition profile for (life stage)
- calculation or lab analysis
- no animal studies
what does calculation method or lab analysis not consider
digestibility or nutrient availability
feeding trial method
- maintenance for healthy adult dogs
- food is sole source of nutrition
- minimum 26 weeks (6 months)
- PE at beginning and end, body weight weekly, bloodwork beginning/middle/end
- can’t have any abnormal values
when is the nutrition adequacy claim put on foods
- mandatory on all complete foods
- mandatory on Rx diets even if only for intermittent use
- optional on treats
- mandatory on all meat diets (intermittent use)
what percent of calories from treats is ok
less than or equal to 5%
define: nutrient
substance that must be consumed in the diet to provide a source of energy, substrate for growth, or substrate to regulate growth/metabolism/energy production
