Choosing a Pet Food
Various cooking processes are used in preparing commercial pet foods to ensure delivery of highly nutritious, palatable products. The methods used are determined by the final form (e.g., a dry or wet food), desired texture and visual properties, and packaging. Common forms of pet food include dry extruded kibbles and canned wet food.
6 min to 10 min
Excess Body Weight
Up to 63% of pet cats and 59.3% of pet dogs are overweight or obese, and this condition is linked with serious health risks. However, many pet owners do not recognize their dog or cat is overweight or how nutrition can help manage healthy weight–and a healthier life—for their pet.
6 min to 10 min
Choosing a Pet Food
Learn why large and giant breed dogs can benefit from a food that is formulated to meet their specific needs.
1 min to 5 min
Choosing a Pet Food
Learn why small dogs can benefit from a food specifically formulated for them.
1 min to 5 min
Choosing a Pet Food
Pet food manufacturers are committed to producing safe, nutritious cat and dog foods.
1 min to 5 min
Excess Body Weight
A tailored nutritional approach can help overweight or obese pets lose weight.
1 min to 5 min
Choosing a Pet Food
Cats and dogs have different nutritional needs, so they should be fed food specifically formulated for their species.
1 min to 5 min
Choosing a Pet Food
Feeding either wet or dry commercial cat foods, or a combination of both, will provide cats with a complete and balanced diet.
1 min to 5 min
Choosing a Pet Food
This glossary defines the key phrases used to describe commercial pet foods and explains the roles of two important associations.
1 min to 5 min