Understanding the Can (or Bag)!

Ever wonder what is in your fur kids food?  Well, there is a great place to find out more info: Pet Food Institute .  There you can find out what a Guaranteed Analysis is, a requirement for all pet food.  The Guaranteed Analysis (GA) is basically product information to regulators who review each label for compliance with nutrient requirements and voluntary label claims. The GA also provides information to consumers to help them find the levels of at least four nutrients: protein, fat, fiber and moisture. Additional nutrients must be included in the GA if a product label makes a claim that mentions a specific nutrient, such as calcium for strong teeth and bones. (from Pet Food Institute).

There is also an explanation on how the GA is calculated and why you, the pet parent, should know the importance of the GA.