Labeling pet foods

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Overview of Label Requirements for Pet Foods, including Pet Treats

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How do I calculate the Guaranteed Analysis in my pet treats?

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How do I calculate the Caloric Content for my pet treats or food?

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Can I put "vet recommended" on a label? If so, what are the requirements? Is that determined by each individual state, or is this something there is a consensus on?

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Can I put "Veterinarian Approved" on my labels?

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Where can you find the definitions/parameters for the various descriptions of the nutritional levels of dog food? For instance, what exactly does it mean when the label states that the food meets the AAFCO standards for "maintenance" and "growth and maintenance" and "all life stages"?

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What are AAFCO's nutritional standards for complete and balanced pet foods?

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I am trying to find a pet food nutrient calculator, so I can find the total crude protein percentage in certain pet foods.

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Are claims such as "low fat" and "high protein" allowed on pet food labels?

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What is DSHEA?

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Can you call an animal feed supplement a dietary supplement?

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What are considered to be drug claims on an animal feed label?

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Can I put "Made in the USA" on my pet food label?

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I use ingredients from the grocery store; I want to tell customers that my product is human grade. Can I do that on the label?

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