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Pet Food Ingredients decoder

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Understanding pet food ingredient terminology

Once you understand how manufacturers list ingredients, and why they appear in different forms, you’ll be armed with the knowledge to cut through much marketing hype. Below are some quick aides to assist your journey.

Click on any heading below or to the left to learn a bit more.

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  • By-Products, good or bad?
  • Preservatives- artificial or “natural”?
  • Protein– one or many?
  • Fat– how much is too much?
  • Fiber– filler or not?
  • Water– more essential than food?
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
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