Pet Nutrition Reference Library
Trusted resources from veterinary universities, animal nutrition experts, and official regulatory organizations. Use these references to research pet food ingredients, nutritional standards, feeding guidelines, and product safety.
Veterinary Nutrition & Professional Guidelines
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines
International veterinary guidance for assessing pet nutrition, body condition, feeding needs, and diet quality.
WSAVA Toolkit: Selecting a Pet Food (PDF)
Veterinary checklist for evaluating pet food brands, qualified nutritionists, quality control, and nutritional adequacy.
American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN)
Professional organization for board-certified veterinary nutritionists and advanced clinical nutrition expertise.
ACVN Board-Certified Nutritionist Directory
Find qualified veterinary nutrition specialists for clinical diet advice and complex nutritional needs.
Merck Veterinary Manual – Dog and Cat Nutrition
Veterinary reference covering canine and feline nutrition, nutrient needs, food allergies, and diet-related health conditions.
Tufts Petfoodology – Veterinary Nutrition
Evidence-based pet food articles and expert guidance from veterinary nutrition specialists at Tufts University.
AAFCO Standards & Pet Food Label Analysis
AAFCO – Understanding Pet Food
Official consumer resources explaining pet food regulations, ingredient labels, nutritional claims, and feeding standards.
AAFCO – Reading Pet Food Labels
Learn how to assess Guaranteed Analysis, ingredients, calorie content, and nutritional adequacy statements.
AAFCO – Selecting the Right Pet Food
Practical guidance for selecting complete and balanced dog and cat food based on species, life stage, and health needs.
AAFCO – Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about AAFCO nutrient profiles, feeding trials, pet food standards, and the meaning of nutritional claims.
AAFCO – Calorie Content & Nutritional Calculations
Reference for understanding pet food calories, nutrient levels, and dry matter calculations.
Dry Matter Basis (DMB) & Nutritional Analysis
AAFCO – Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles
Official organization responsible for developing nutrient profile standards used to assess complete and balanced pet food.
AAFCO – Nutritional Labeling
Technical information about Guaranteed Analysis, nutrient guarantees, and pet food label requirements.
FEDIAF – Nutritional Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
European scientific reference for nutrient requirements, energy levels, and complete and complementary pet food.
National Academies – Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
Scientific reference covering essential nutrients, energy requirements, and the nutritional needs of dogs and cats.
Veterinary Nutrition & Pet Health
AAHA – Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines
Veterinary guidelines for nutritional assessment, body condition scoring, obesity prevention, and healthy feeding plans.
AAHA – Complete Nutritional Assessment
Clinical guidance for assessing body weight, muscle condition, feeding habits, and nutritional risk factors.
Cornell Feline Health Center – Feeding Your Cat
Veterinary guidance on feline nutrient requirements, balanced diets, feeding habits, and healthy cat nutrition.
Guidance on senior dog and cat nutrition, calorie needs, muscle health, and body condition.
Pet Food Safety, Recalls & FDA Regulations
FDA – Pet Food Safety and Regulations
Official information on pet food ingredients, manufacturing safety, labeling rules, and regulatory oversight.
FDA – Pet Food Recalls and Withdrawals
Official recall database covering pet food contamination, product withdrawals, safety alerts, and affected brands.
FDA – Reporting Pet Food Problems
Instructions for reporting pet food-related illness, contamination, adverse reactions, and product safety concerns.
FDA – Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Investigation
Official investigation covering diet-associated DCM reports, grain-free diets, and ongoing scientific findings.
WSAVA – Raw Meat-Based Diets
Veterinary safety guidance explaining bacterial risks and nutritional concerns linked to raw meat diets.
Pet Food Research & Ingredient Education
Tufts Veterinary Nutrition – Online Tools and Resources
A collection of trusted nutrition calculators, educational resources, and veterinary research tools.
American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN)
Professional nutrition organization supporting research, education, and evidence-based animal nutrition.
Official food composition database useful for researching nutrient values in individual food ingredients.
All resources link to official organizations, veterinary institutions, or government websites. Links are provided for educational and research purposes.
