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Pet Food Labels Shouldn’t Require a Decoder Ring

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The front of the bag says “real meat,” “supports healthy digestion,” “senior formula,” or “skin and coat support.”

Then you turn it around and find meat meal, by-products, animal fat, crude percentages, an AAFCO statement, and a long list of ingredients that may or may not mean what you think they mean.

So what should you actually pay attention to?

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What You'll Receive:

Understanding the Pet Food Label: A simple sample label that shows you where to find the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis, AAFCO statement, feeding guidelines, manufacturer information, and other important details.

Reading My Pet Food Label: A practical guide to common protein, fat, and filler terminology, including meat versus meat meal, by-products, named and unnamed fat sources, functional ingredients, and what may actually be worth questioning.

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These guides will not tell you that one ingredient automatically makes a food wonderful or terrible. They will help you understand what the words on the package mean, which claims need more context, and what questions to ask before choosing a food for your dog or cat.

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