What Is Complete And Balanced Nutrition For Dogs

What is Complete & Balanced nutrition for dogs? And why should you care?

by Hilary Watson HW Veterinary Nutrition Inc. Guelph, ON 519-821-8884 www.CompleteandBalanced.com [email_address]

Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A diet is said to be “complete” … ,[object Object],[object Object]

Protein is an essential nutrient for dogs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

10 amino acids are essential for dogs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Two other amino acids are considered “conditionally essential”: cysteine and tyrosine . These two amino acids become essential if the levels of methionine and phenylalanine respectively are insufficient in the diet.

Fat is an essential nutrient for dogs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

11 vitamins are essential for dogs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

12 minerals are essential for dogs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Carbohydrate is not essential for dogs ,[object Object]

So… 36 essential nutrients for dogs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A diet is “complete” if it contains all 36 essential nutrients at levels that meet the dog’s daily requirements

A diet is said to be “balanced” … ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Mineral competition wheel ,[object Object],[object Object]

A diet that is not “balanced” will NOT meet a dog’s nutritional requirements ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is critical ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Check the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of your dog’s current diet ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is particularly important during growth ,[object Object],[object Object]

Many ratios are important ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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The National Research Council ,[object Object],[object Object]

Pre-publication collaboration ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Eventually, debate leads to consensus ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

THIS organization regulates pet food companies in the USA AAFCO is part of the US Dept of Agriculture (AAFCO also regulates livestock feeds)

AAFCO’s mission: ,[object Object]

AAFCO regulates 3 main areas ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Ingredient lists ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Nutritional Adequacy ,[object Object],[object Object]

Nutritional Adequacy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Nutritional Claims on Packaging ,[object Object],[object Object]

3 AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy Claims ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy Claims ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Complete & Balanced – Who Cares? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Longevity and quality of life ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Average vs maximum lifespan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Quality of life ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The World Health Organization estimates ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

We do a LOUSY job of feeding ourselves! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Slide Presentation Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

You can’t tell by guessing Above are 5 different meats. They have 5 very different Ca:P ratios, 5 very different vitamin & mineral contents. You can’t balance 36 essential nutrients by guessing.

You need Food Formulation Software

3 questions to ask your pet food company : ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Complete & Balanced: 101 Healthy Home-made Meals for Dogs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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