Nutrition
In preparationHow to Read a Dog Food Label
Dog food labels are written to sell first and inform second. Once you know where to look, the ingredient list and the nutritional adequacy statement, the marketing stops working on you.
What this guide covers
- The AAFCO statement and why it is the first thing to check
- Reading ingredient lists without falling for buzzwords
- Guaranteed analysis: what the percentages actually mean
- Comparing foods fairly across brands
Written with our veterinary advisor
Every guide in myPawPair is reviewed by a veterinarian before it publishes. The full text of this one is in preparation, and the outline above is exactly what it will cover.