The answer is different for each pet, although many commercially available foods are fine to feed healthy dogs and cats. You can look for a nutritional adequacy statement from the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), as well as the words “complete and balanced.” Pets’ nutritional needs do change, depending on their life stage and health. We can recommend a pet food, as well as give you advice on deciphering ingredient lists and determining how much to feed your pet.
If you buy the food at a proper store and it says “dog food” or “cat food” then it is nutritionally complete for all life stages of the respective species. There is no one answer to this question and it can be overwhelming because of all the marketing out there. Give us a call or stop in for some advice if you would like!
