EU Nutritional Guide For Cats And Dogs

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) has published a free nutritional guide for pet food manufacturers. The 65 page document entitled Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complimentary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs [.pdf] is billed as a reference document for the pet food industry, animal nutritionists and animal welfare authorities.

The FEDIAF represents national pet food industry associations in the European Union, (EU) and from Norway and Switzerland, representing around 450 pet food factories across Europe.

The new guide gives nutrient recommendations for healthy dogs and cats eating typical commercial pet food. It also provides tools for assessing the nutritional value of pet foods; recommendations for energy intake; and additional advice on specific foodstuffs such as the use of garlic and raisins.