Nutritional Guidelines
FEDIAF expert review - Carbohydrates
FEDIAF statement - Nutrition of senior dogs
Nutritional Guidelines for Pet Rabbits
FEDIAF has produced a nutritional guideline which members follow; the FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs. This is a comprehensive review of the NRC data and other existing science produced as a practical guide for manufacturers. The guidelines are peer re-viewed by independent veterinary nutritionists throughout Europe. Version 2021 has just been released!
The objectives of FEDIAF’s Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Foods for Cats and Dogs are:
FEDIAF also works closely with numerous other recognised authorities such as the American Association of Food Control Officers (AAFCO) plus internationally respected nutritionists, vets, biochemists and animal behaviourists, in order to keep up to date on the latest science and feeding requirements of pets.
In 2019, FEDIAF's Scientific Advisory Board has prepared a Carbohydrate Expert Review - providing their definition, structure and analytical, functional and nutritional classification. Please download the statement here.
In addition, FEDIAF's Scientific Advisory Board has issued a statement on nutrition of senior dogs - with a view to extended life expectancy of pets this statement was seen as important to explain the nutritional requirements of senior dogs. Please download the statement here.
As for cats and dogs, FEDIAF has developed Nutritional Guidelines for Pet Rabbits. Please click here for the FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines for Feeding Pet Rabbits.