Pet Food Labels can be very confusing to interpret. The ingredients and overall food quality vary greatly between different brands. Due to this fact, it is best to consult with your veterinarian on which diet is recommended based on your pets individual needs.

How is Pet Food made?

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The following links can help you learn more about Pet Food Labels.

What does the terminology really mean?

Guaranteed Analysis Meaning

The Pet Food Label

The List of Ingredients

Is that bag of food really cheaper?

Lower cost pet foods often mean lower quality and lower digestibility.

• Less vitamins for optimum health
• Less fatty acids for hair coat (dull coat, shedding, flakes)
• More stools due to additives & fillers that can't be digested.
• And, your pet must eat more to maintain body condition due to the food's lower digestibility.

Eating more food means more frequent trips to the store in order to buy more cheap food. 

This cycle tends to be overlooked by many pet owners. 

So, is that generic food really cheaper when considering the extra trips to the store to buy a greater quantity of food of lower quality? The long term health of your pet may suffer.