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Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

Feeds and Feed Additives, Pet Foods

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James Corbin¹ and Updated by Staff

¹University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

DOI: 10.1002/0471238961.16052003151802.a01.pub2
Article Online Posting Date: March 16, 2007

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Abstract

Studies have provided extensive information about the nutritional requirements of dogs and cats. Commercial pet food is available in canned, semimoist, and dry forms; dry food may be either pelleted or extruded. Pet food formulations contain as many as 50 nutrient (amino acids, fats, fibers, etc) and nonnutrient (antioxidants, flavor enhancers, etc) additives. The Association of American Feed Control Officials has developed nutrient profiles for dog and cat foods. Labeling regulations as well as the safety of pet food is included.

Keywords: pet foods; commercial pet foods; canned foods; semimoist foods; formulation; nutritive ingredients; additives; cat specific additives; nutrient profiles; dry foods; flavors; labeling; food safety; BSE; salvage food; distressed food