Do you know the ingredients of your pup's food?
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Hi there,
Feeling overwhelmed or confused when it comes to researching dog food?
When it comes to kibble, it all tends to look the same and the ingredient lists can seem like another language.
That’s why we’re sharing two handy tips to help you make informed decisions when choosing the right food for your pup:
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When checking the ingredients list, remember that they’re structured from most to least in terms of content.
If you see a “guaranteed analysis” section, this will give you a percentage breakdown of the minimum amount of each ingredient, which should tell you more about the food’s content.
Does an ingredient seem a bit iffy? Check out our handy dog food ingredients glossary for the lowdown.
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The Association of American Feed Control Officials establishes guidelines for pet food manufacturers, including ingredient definitions and lists, nutritional analysis and labelling.
Although the AAFCO isn’t a regulatory body, pet food brands employ third parties to test their products against these guidelines.
Most good Australian (and New Zealand) pet food manufacturers will state that they comply with the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles to give their customers some reassurance of quality, as the dog food industry in both countries is largely unregulated — scary, we know!
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Average Composition (As Fed) |
Average Composition (Dry Matter*) |
| Crude Protein |
19% |
65% |
| Crude Fat |
4% |
12% |
| Carbohydrates |
3% |
11% |
| Crude Fibre |
1% |
4% |
| Ash |
2% |
8% |
| Moisture |
71% |
0% |
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Vitamins & Minerals: TriCalcium Phosphate, Vitamin E Oil, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B1 *Dry Matter: Excludes moisture to make it more comparable to kibble. |
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Lyka’s recipes are vet-formulated and made using the freshest, highest-quality human-grade ingredients — no nasties allowed! Each drool-worthy meal is complete and balanced, and jam-packed with essential nutrients to help nourish your pup from the inside out. Join the Lyka pack and kick start your pup's fresh food journey today. |
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