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Originally Posted by AMD  See, that's the thing. Every book you read says, "Don't buy food unless it states, '[name] provides complete and balaced nutrition'", But then you come across this article that says the AAFCO is nothing to go by. So I guess it's just who you talk to.
I am collecting food samples for when I get my baby. I have always looked for that AAFCO approved line on bags, but I always wonder if there are some good foods that aren't "AAFCO complete and balanced".
Wellness, for example-here's their line: "Wellness Super5Mix? Puppy Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth." So what does that mean? They try to meat their standards, but are not recognized as complete and balanced? |
as long as it says something to that effect then its meets the aafco needs.
some people feel very strongly about feeding just dog food, feeding raw, or feeding home cooked food. So they are going to point you to websites that support their choices. When asking for advise on things like this you have to do your own research, read all sides, and then make a decision for yourself. Personally I look for information by accredited professionals like vets and scientists. Also, since i'm a nut for research, i check journals to see if i can find any information as well. I trust the medical field because i know what i have done and researched and seen, so the aafco is good for me.