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Complete Commercial Dog Food
Nutritionally complete diets formulated to AAFCO or FEDIAF profiles for a stated life stage.
Who can eat it
Dogs of all life stages when the correct formulation is chosen
Not suitable for
Cats, which need far more taurine, preformed vitamin A and arachidonic acid
Benefits
- Removes guesswork from meeting nutrient requirements
- Life-stage and therapeutic options exist for most conditions
- Consistent, testable formulation
Risks
- Feeding guidelines on packs often overestimate portions
- Grain-free diets high in pulses have been investigated in relation to canine dilated cardiomyopathy
- Storage in heat degrades fats and vitamins
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Store in the original bag inside an airtight container, away from heat and light.
- Serving guidance
- Weigh portions with kitchen scales and adjust to maintain an ideal body condition score, not to match the pack.