the european pet food industry

FACT SHEETS

FEDIAF produces an excellent range of highly regarded fact sheets on a variety of topics. For more information click on the image of fact sheets.

Animal Proteins This fact sheet explains the strict guidelines covering pet food products and ingredients including animal proteins.
Home Made Diets Detailing that dogs require 37 nutrients and cats over 40 for healthy bodily function, this fact sheet explains why homemade diets are unlikely to be a viable option.
Additives Giving information on the most commonly used additives in pet food, this sheet explains why they are sometimes necessary.
Vegetarian diets With cats and dogs having specific – and very different - nutritional needs, this fact sheet explains whether a vegetarian diet is safe.
Understanding Pet Food Labels This complex topic is explained in this fact sheet, with clear descriptions given for each of the categories appearing on pet food labels.
Responsible Raw Feeding This FEDIAF fact sheet gives excellent advice on how to feed a raw diet responsibly.
Nutritional needs of cats and dogs This FEDIAF fact sheet focuses on the role of five key nutrients needed for a healthy life of cats and dogs.
Can I feed dog food to my cat? Differences between the nutritional requirements of dogs and cats explained in this factsheet.
The benefits of commercially prepared pet food This factsheet explains what the commercially prepared pet food can deliver and why it is so popular.
Choosing the right food for your dog and cat Practical advice on what to consider when selecting a food for your pet from a big range of products explained in this FEDIAF factsheet.
The importance of water in your pet's diet Why is the water essential for your pet? What happens when your pet is dehydrated and how to recognise that? How much should a pet drink during the day? This factsheet provides answers to these questions.
Benefits of pet ownership To have a companion animal brings social, emotional, health but even financial benefits for everyone, whether it is for children or for the elderly. Find out more in this factsheet.
Exercise, training and behaviour In addition to nutrition, every pet should have additional stimulation to keep their physical and mental health. Practical advice can be found in this factsheet.
History of pet food manufacturing How did it all start? Find out in this factsheet.
How dry pet food is made In this series of factsheets on how pet food is made, you can discover the whole process of making pet food. From the selection of ingredients to the manufacturing processes.
How wet pet food is made In this series of factsheets on how pet food is made, you can discover the whole process of making pet food. From the selection of ingredients to the manufacturing processes.
The safety of pet food A responsible pet food manufacturer will take safety and quality very seriously and will have his own defined processes and standards that help ensure the safety and quality of their ingredients and products. Find "how" in this factsheet.
Sourcing Ingredients Sustainably – Protein Sources Used in Pet Food In this factsheet you can find out how our industry strives that the ingredients we use have a positive impact on the local community and a limited impact on the ecosystems from which they are sourced.
The Environmental Impact of Keeping a Pet Pet owners want to feed their pets in a way that respects the environment. So do we. Find out how in this factsheet.
Carbohydrates in dog and cat food In response to controversy around the role of carbohydrates, FEDIAF has worked with nutrition experts on its Scientific Advisory Board to develop a new factsheet about carbohydrates in dog and cat food.

FACT SHEETS

Nutrition

Quality and Safety

Responsible Pet Ownership

Environment and Sustainability