Why are AAFCO approved complete and balanced claims important and necessary?
These levels are guides to prevent nutritional deficiencies from occurring, yet many diets still do not qualify. Paw Naturaw diets are Complete and Balanced for All Life Stages well beyond AAFCO’s bare minimum requirements. AAFCO guidelines are updated based upon a compilation of scientific studies published in the National Research Council’s Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats. In addition to reporting “Minimal Requirements” this comprehensive review of scientific literature publishes two higher nutrient level categories, “Adequate Intake” and “Recommended Allowance”. New AAFCO guidelines from the most recently released publication in 2006 will not likely be released before 2008.
