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Dog Food stuff Labeling & Pet food Regulations

Dog food labeling and dog food regulation requirements are probably not something that you think about on a regular basis but if you are a pet lover they are something you need to make a priority to familiarize yourself with. The unfortunate truth is that the rules and regulations that govern pet food have not been made to ensure that what your doggy is eating is nutritious, safe and is accurately reflected on the labeling of the foods.

The truth is that the rules often allow for manufacturers to lead consumers into false beliefs on what they are feeding their dogs. The problem lies in the labeling specifics. For example, if your product says "With Chicken Flavor" the flavor only needs to be detectable but there does not have to be any actual chicken meat present in the product. How about one that's labeled "Beef Dinner", this product only has to contain 25% Beef and even worse, a product that says "With Beef" only has to contain at least 3% beef!

So even though you are buying a product that you think is "With Beef" and in your mind that means it's full of hearty beef, you better think again! What you need to be looking for are whole products such as beef, chicken, salmon or venison. If a product says "Salmon For Dogs", then at least 95% of that product must be Salmon and/or 70% including the water.

It's just too easy to be fooled into thinking you are purchasing a wholesome product for your pet dog. You need to be able to decipher the labeling on the products you are purchasing to ensure your canine is getting the nutrition you are intending them to get.

Currently the pet foodstuff industry is being monitored by three different agencies. These agencies each play a different role in trying to ensure pet foods safety. **FDA Center Veterinary Medicine**

The FDA division for Veterinary Medicine of course deals with animals and one of their functions is to make sure that the ingredients that are used in pet foodstuff are safe. The ingredients in pet meals must also serve a functional purpose such as nutrition, flavor or vitamins and minerals. Any additional substances such as preservatives or additives must be specifically approved before they can be added.