{"id":1602,"date":"2016-05-16T16:13:02","date_gmt":"2016-05-16T20:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/?p=1602"},"modified":"2018-06-22T10:27:14","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T14:27:14","slug":"pet-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/pet-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"What the Heck is in My Pet\u2019s Food? Understanding Pet Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/OVRS_iStock_000059360494_Large-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"OVRS_iStock_000059360494_Large\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Selecting the right pet food can be mind boggling, and trying to understand the nutrition label can be even trickier. It can be a tempting topic to avoid but our pet\u2019s diet is an important cornerstone to proper care. Every pet owner should learn the basics about pet nutrition, what it all means, and what to look for. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid the frustration of trying to sort through all of the information yourself and let <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oakland Veterinary Referral Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help you focus on the most important things to know. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Importance of Pet Nutrition<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeding your pet a healthy, well-rounded diet is essential to good health. Pet nutrition is an extremely important part of animal husbandry. While there are many acceptable ways to feed a pet, every balanced diet includes several components:<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrate source<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minerals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The balance of these nutrients is very important. When nutrient proportions are off balance, it can result in nutrient deficiencies, poor health, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/new-years-resolutions-tackling-pet-obesity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This balance is somewhat different for every pet depending on species, age, activities, and health status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor or inferior nutrition puts pets in danger of many health problems including an increased risk of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/pet-cancer-prevention\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, orthopedic problems, and cardiovascular issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Deciphering a Label<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When trying to make sense of which pet food might best suit your furry friend\u2019s nutritional needs, it is helpful to have a look at the label. Be sure to pay attention to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 This is the list of what the diet actually contains, helping you make decisions about what your pet is ingesting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Guaranteed analysis <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Similar to a nutrition label on people food, this list discloses the minimum and maximum percentages of specific nutrients. It is difficult to compare one food to another based on this information alone, though, as moisture contents vary greatly from diet to diet. If you want to make a direct comparison you will need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fnae.org\/dmb.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">convert these numbers to a dry matter basis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> first. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/petfood.aafco.org\/labeling-labeling-requirements\"><b>AAFCO statement<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 This list is issued by the Association of American Feed Control Officials and lets you know that the diet meets certain nutritional requirements. A food can either be formulated based on what should meet these standards, or actually tested and proven to meet the standards by feeding it to closely monitored animals. The AAFCO statement also tells you whether the diet meets the standards for growth, maintenance, pregnancy\/nursing, or \u201call life stages\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact information <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 All pet foods should have contact information for you to reach out to with questions or concerns. A lack of this information should be a red flag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other claims <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Advertising is a powerful tool. Remember that words like \u201cholistic\u201d or \u201chuman grade\u201d don\u2019t have a legal definition and really don\u2019t mean much. Also, do your research about additional ingredients such as glucosamine, which may not be present in high enough amounts to be beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Understand the Contents of Your Pet Food<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ingredient list can be a source of confusion and conflict for many pet owners. When making decisions about what your pet is eating remember:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Look for the meat <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 A meat source should be in the first few ingredients, however don\u2019t forget that pet food manufacturers can fairly easily manipulate the ingredients to make meat first. So, a food that lists meat as the second or even third ingredient may be just as good or better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t fear grains <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Grain sources should not be feared, since they can be a source of valuable nutrients for most pets. They have been blamed (often unfairly) as a source of pet food allergies and accused of being filler ingredients. Grain-free isn\u2019t always best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Not all by-products are created equal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 The word by-product in the ingredient list makes many consumers turn away, but the truth is that by-products are usually a great ingredient. They include things like organ meats and chicken necks (which many by-product snubbers choose to feed to their pets) and can have great nutritional value. AAFCO defines by-products so that things like hooves, hair, hide, and intestinal contents don\u2019t make their way into your pet\u2019s food. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot to know and understand about pet nutrition, however understanding the basics can help any pet owner make better decisions and support their pet\u2019s health. Don\u2019t underestimate the power of a healthy diet, it can make a world of difference. If you need help sorting through the options, ask your veterinarian for specific recommendations for your pet.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selecting the right pet food can be mind boggling, and trying to understand the nutrition label can be even trickier. 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