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Ep 85 How to read a pet food label w/Dr. Megan Sprinkle
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In this episode, the Michael and Stephen discuss the basics of reading a pet food label with guest Dr. Megan Sprinkle, the president of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition. They emphasize the importance of understanding pet food labels and making informed decisions about pet nutrition. The chapters cover topics such as the attraction to pet nutrition, the importance of a balanced diet, understanding calories on pet food labels, laws and regulations for pet food, and tips for choosing pet food. The episode concludes with a fun fact and information about Dr. Sprinkle's podcast, Vet Life Reimagined.
Links
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
Dr. Sprinkle's podcast Vet Life Reimagined
Takeaways
- Understanding pet food labels is crucial for making informed decisions about pet nutrition.
- Pet food labels should include a nutritional adequacy statement and specify the life stage the food is suitable for.
- Calories on pet food labels are listed in kilocalories per kilogram or kilocalories per cup.
- Ingredients on pet food labels are listed in order of weight before cooking.
- Consulting with a veterinarian and considering individual pet needs are important when choosing pet food.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction
01:26
Starting the New Year
01:56
Getting into Pet Food
03:40
Guest Introduction
04:04
Guest's Attraction to Pet Nutrition
05:30
Understanding Food Labels
06:06
Importance of Reading Labels
07:04
Balanced Diet for Pets
08:49
Where to Start Reading Labels
10:58
Calories on Pet Food Labels
15:58
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
17:15
Laws and Regulations for Pet Food
20:26
Understanding Ingredients
24:46
Tips for Choosing Pet Food
29:04
Additional Resources
30:56
Fun Fact
33:36
Guest's Podcast
33:56
Conclusion
102 episodes
Manage episode 393504002 series 3448650
In this episode, the Michael and Stephen discuss the basics of reading a pet food label with guest Dr. Megan Sprinkle, the president of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition. They emphasize the importance of understanding pet food labels and making informed decisions about pet nutrition. The chapters cover topics such as the attraction to pet nutrition, the importance of a balanced diet, understanding calories on pet food labels, laws and regulations for pet food, and tips for choosing pet food. The episode concludes with a fun fact and information about Dr. Sprinkle's podcast, Vet Life Reimagined.
Links
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
Dr. Sprinkle's podcast Vet Life Reimagined
Takeaways
- Understanding pet food labels is crucial for making informed decisions about pet nutrition.
- Pet food labels should include a nutritional adequacy statement and specify the life stage the food is suitable for.
- Calories on pet food labels are listed in kilocalories per kilogram or kilocalories per cup.
- Ingredients on pet food labels are listed in order of weight before cooking.
- Consulting with a veterinarian and considering individual pet needs are important when choosing pet food.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction
01:26
Starting the New Year
01:56
Getting into Pet Food
03:40
Guest Introduction
04:04
Guest's Attraction to Pet Nutrition
05:30
Understanding Food Labels
06:06
Importance of Reading Labels
07:04
Balanced Diet for Pets
08:49
Where to Start Reading Labels
10:58
Calories on Pet Food Labels
15:58
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
17:15
Laws and Regulations for Pet Food
20:26
Understanding Ingredients
24:46
Tips for Choosing Pet Food
29:04
Additional Resources
30:56
Fun Fact
33:36
Guest's Podcast
33:56
Conclusion
102 episodes
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