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The guaranteed analysis lists minimum amounts of crude protein and fat and maximum amounts of crude fiber and moisture present in the product. Although it is a legal requirement, the guaranteed analysis is of little value. The analytic methods were developed in Germany in the mid-nineteenth century to evaluate ruminant animal feeds; the methods of analysis for fat and protein are nonspecific, and the crude fiber method used underestimates the indigestible fraction of the food for pets. Furthermore, the numbers are not meant to represent the amount of nutrient present, only the minimum or maximum.
Normal aged pets are not nutritional cripples. Keeping geriatric animals in moderate body condition, feeding them a satisfactory diet, and keeping them active go a long way toward helping them reach their genetic life expectancy. CLIENT COMMUNICATION TIPS: Geriatric Cats • Review the importance of BCS at each healthy-pet visit, and discuss the benefits of regular exercise. • Review the dietary history carefully with the owner, and provide the practice’s list of top manufacturers for adult maintenance and geriatric cat foods.
Any ingredient can be included in canned foods because heat and pressure are applied to the sealed cans to ensure sterility. This method of processing generally results in the greatest loss of nutrients, and the product formulation must compensate for this loss. Two major forms of canned food are produced for pets: “ration” type diets, which are made up of animal tissue, soy, and cereal grains, and “gourmet” diets, which primarily are made from some form of meat with vitamins and minerals added to produce a satisfactory diet.