[JuneBugs Momma]

Originally Posted by Britster

Dry kibble is usually correct. It depends on the moisture content in food. However keep in mind, most companies list MINIMUM levels of fat %, not maximum. So even though it may say 15% fat minimum... that means that is the lowest it will be. It COULD vary and go up to 20% etc. Best to ask the company what their dry matter basis % is and they should be able to tell you.

https://www.pawdiet.com/articles/dry...-for-pet-food/

This explains it best and also has a calculator.

So as an example: https://www.chewy.com/wellness-chick...rrots/dp/34384
This canned food shows 4% minimum crude fat. Once converted to dry matter basis, it is actually 22.22% fat (but COULD be higher).

Hopefully this helps. It's confusing.

Thanks Britster

I called the manufacturer and they were very accommodating. They told me that crude fat on dry kibble (their brand) is usually 2-3% higher than the minimum. So if it says 16% MIN it can go up to about 18% MAX. I am not sure if all manufacturers on kibble are the same or not.