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In the United States, pet-food sales in 2016 reached an all-time high of $28.23 billion. [3] Mars is the leading company in the pet food industry, making about $17 billion annually in pet-care products. [4] Online sales of pet food are increasing and contributing to this growth. Online sales in the US increased 15 percent in 2015. [5]
The AAFCO official publication contains the latest version of all AAFCO-approved documents. It has been criticized for being too expensive for pet food consumers to access, and by the FDA's legal advisor team for referring to a non-federal document. The publication is available in book form and, since 2013, an online browsable form. [6]
The dog food recommendation should be based on nutrient suitability instead of dog's preferences. Pet owners should consider their dog's breed, size, age, and health condition and choose food that is appropriate for their dog's nutritional needs. [5] In the United States alone, the dog food market was expected to reach $23.3 billion by 2022. [6]
Reading a dog food ingredients list can feel like a bit of a minefield — and trying to compare the labels on the back of two different brands can feel even more overwhelming.
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a digest is an additive that has been treated with heat, enzymes, or also acids to produce a concentrated product intended as a natural flavoring. Pet food may legally be labelled as "Chicken Flavored" regardless of the percentage of chicken-derived product it contains, so long ...
When commercial pet food is made, ingredients in the food are exposed to high temperatures, creating a risk of maillard reaction. [7] Maillard reactions are problematic as when this reaction occurs, a reducing sugar binds to the amino group on the amino acids, making the amino acids unavailable to the animal.
Fibers increase satiety of food. Fermentable fibers have a satiety-increasing effect beyond simple bulking of food in dogs. [2] Adding too much fiber makes the food less palatable, so a balanced amount should be given, [5] or else there will be reduced nutrient intake and poorer coat and skin quality. Like in humans, fibers add bulk to stool ...
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