Canine Nutrition Infographic: Croney Research Group

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Feed a high-quality, complete, and balanced dog food approved by AAFCO

Feed for appropriate life stage (e.g., puppy, adult, senior)

Select a diet to meet individual needs and physiologic state (e.g., growth, pregnancy)

Feed to maintain optimal body condition

Follow safe purchasing, preparation, and storage of commercial pet food

A maintenance diet is formulated to meet the nutrient requirements of an adult dog.

Learn more at: Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) aafco.org

fish oils

FATS

  • algae oil
  • corn oil
  • safflower oil
  • sunflower oil
  • canola oil
  • fish oil
  • animal fats
  • beef tallow
fish oils

PROTEIN

  • fish
  • chicken
  • beef
  • pork
  • eggs
  • lentils
  • soybean meal
  • chick peas
corn illustration

CARBS

  • potato
  • barley
  • sorghum
  • wheat
  • brown rice
  • sweet potato
  • oatmeal
  • corn

Vitamins and minerals will be included in the formulation to ensure it is a complete and balanced diet

Clean fresh water should always be available

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Topic(s): Adult Dogs, Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Nutrition