{"id":1398,"date":"2023-02-19T12:39:20","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T17:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petzplaceohio.com\/?p=1398"},"modified":"2023-02-19T12:39:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T17:39:22","slug":"reading-pet-food-labels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petzplaceohio.com\/reading-pet-food-labels\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Pet Food Labels"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1398\" class=\"elementor elementor-1398\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ba120d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ba120d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f61b19\" data-id=\"4f61b19\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9f5124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9f5124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>As a pet owner, you care about the health and wellbeing of your pet. That\u2019s why it is important to understand how to read pet food labels to ensure you are feeding your animal quality ingredients that fortify them and keep them healthy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2f6c91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2f6c91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Found on a Pet Food Label?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e66229 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e66229\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are some key features you will find on a pet food label:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f830b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f830b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ingredient List<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bff8dfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bff8dfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you look at the label of your pet\u2019s food, there is an ingredient list. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. This means the first ingredient makes up the largest amount of the food product and the last ingredient is the least present. As humans, we know having whole foods is important, and it is the same for our pets. Be sure to look for whole recognizable ingredients on your pet\u2019s food label too. Try to avoid terms like \u201cmeat meal\u201d or \u201canimal by-products\u201d that don\u2019t really tell you what is present in the food and may not provide the same amount of nutrients a purer form of food ingredient would.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df295c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df295c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Guaranteed Analysis <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-196384b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"196384b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Each pet food product also provides a guaranteed analysis. This statement shows the minimum percentage of crude protein and fat in the food. It also shows the maximum percentage of crude fiber and moisture in the food. This information helps you determine if the food product meets your pet\u2019s nutritional needs. It is important to point out that the guaranteed analysis only provides minimum and maximum ranges, not exact amounts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8b07f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8b07f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Feeding Guidelines<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93a648b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93a648b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Oftentimes, it\u2019s hard to figure out the right amount of food to give your pet. They\u2019re usually always asking for more. One easy way to determine the right amount of food to feed your pet is to check the recommended serving the manufacturer provides. This recommendation is based on the pet\u2019s size and activity level. However, you may need to tailor the amount you feed your pet based on their individual needs. There are many factors that can affect your pet&#8217;s food requirements such as their age, breed, weight, and activity level. Talk to your vet to make sure you feed your pet the right amount to keep them at optimal weight and health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acb3925 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"acb3925\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Labeling Terms<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd102c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd102c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Similar to human food labels, pet food labels will use terms like \u201corganic,\u201d \u201cnatural,\u201d \u201ccomplete and balanced.\u201d Be sure to investigate the meaning of these terms further. The requirements to use these labels may not be as strict as you think.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a pet food product that is labeled as &#8220;complete and balanced&#8221; must meet certain nutritional standards set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). But this statement doesn\u2019t guarantee the ingredients used in the food are high quality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-936646c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"936646c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the Right Food for Your Pet<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-969cdab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"969cdab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the best ways to choose the right food for your pet is to consult with your veterinarian. They can help you determine the specific nutritional needs for your pet based on their breed, age, activity level, size, and more. Additionally, they can provide you with advice on serving sizes, so you always feed your pet the right amount to keep them at a healthy weight.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcd94c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dcd94c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pet Food at Petz Place<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-113128c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"113128c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At Petz Place, we sell dog food, cat food, and other types of pet food. Our staff members are experts on the products we sell and stay up to date on the latest pet health and wellness news. We carry only the best and highly trusted brands. We\u2019re happy to answer any questions you may have about pet food and nutrition! You can purchase food in at our store based in New Philadelphia, Ohio or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petzplaceohio.com\/shop\/\"><span style=\"color: #05182a; text-decoration: underline;\">order online<\/span><\/a><\/span>. We offer delivery, subscriptions, and special orders. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petzplaceohio.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"color: #05182a; text-decoration: underline;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/span> today for more information.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a pet owner, you care about the health and wellbeing of your pet. 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