Understanding and Utilizing Pet Food Labels and Product Guides

This self-paced educational article explains how pet food is regulated in the U.S., covering FDA and AAFCO roles, labeling requirements including nutritional adequacy statements and ingredient lists, and how to compare pet foods using caloric basis conversions. It clarifies misunderstood terms like natural, organic, and human-grade, and provides resources for evaluating pet food brands to support informed veterinary-client discussions about optimal nutrition.