Ep 85 How to read a pet food label w/Dr. Megan Sprinkle

The Family Pet Podcast

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