Why do Natures Logic™ Canned diets use the AAFCO statement, “intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only” and not an adequacy statement?
There are two ways to substantiate a dog or cat food that qualify it as a complete and balanced diet for a certain life stage or for all life stages. A manufacturer can substantiate a food by formulating so its dry matter analysis meets or exceeds the minimum AAFCO dog or cat nutrient profile, or the manufacturer can substantiate a food by subjecting the diet to an AAFCO feeding trial. For example, to qualify a diet to meet the AAFCO minimum feeding protocol for proving an adult maintenance claim for dog food, the diet must pass a 26 week test with guidelines of certain feeding parameters and certain clinical observations and measurements.
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