The label's nutritional adequacy statement names a life stage: growth, maintenance or all life stages. AAFCO model regulations
What does complete and balanced mean?A growth statement may end with "including" or "except for" growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult); where the statement has no such phrase it is shown as Not stated. AAFCO model regulations
How do I read the large size dog growth line?The statement says how adequacy was shown: formulated to the profiles, feeding tests, or comparable to a feeding-trial food. AAFCO model regulations
Formulated, feeding tests or comparable: what is the difference?Calories per cup, or per can for wet food, in the unit the label states. The label
How many calories are in a cup or a can?A label's statement names a life stage: growth for a puppy, maintenance for an adult. Then match the size the maker names for it, and compare the calories per cup or can, the first animal ingredient and the analysis percentages as the label states them. We compare what the label and the maker state. We give no feeding or veterinary advice. If your dog has a health condition, ask your vet.
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The label's adequacy statement for growth says it includes growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).
The statement is for growth.
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The label's statement is for adult maintenance.
The maker names the food for large breed dogs.
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The label's statement is for adult maintenance.
The maker names the food for small or extra-small breed dogs.
Picks list · 8 dog foods
The label's statement is for adult maintenance.
The maker names the food senior, mature or aging.
Picks list · 9 dog foods
The statement says animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate complete and balanced nutrition.
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