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Old 06-16-2010, 07:32 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by Ellie May View Post
Calcium and phosphorus are in a certain proportion in dog food (usually about 1.2:1). If they aren't balanced correctly with each other, serious medical problems can results. More meat means more phosphorus. If the food is AAFCO approved, they are balanced. If you want to feed less phosphorus for whatever reason, then I guess it would need to be a food lower in meat content.
Thank you for the info. Is the AAFCO stamp of approval usually on the dog food bag?
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