In theory, this means you can rest assured that any food you find labelled as 'complete' has everything your dog needs to stay fit and healthy.
What is a complete food for dogs?
If a dog food is labeled “complete and balanced”, it means that it provides your pet the right amounts (in the right proportions) of every single nutrient that your dog's body needs: every day, every meal.
What does complete food mean?
If a formula is considered nutritionally complete it can be used as a sole source of nutrition because it will provide all of the important carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals a child needs to grow and thrive.
Is a raw diet complete?
Fresh, raw foods are a valuable part of a healthy diet. However, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Cooking is important to make certain foods and nutrients more digestible. A completely or even mostly raw diet is likely to cause weight loss, but also makes it difficult to meet your nutritional needs.
What is the difference between a complete and balanced diet?
A balanced diet is the same as a complete diet because it has the right proportion of minerals, vitamins, other essential nutrients, and optimal calories for your body's makeup. A balanced diet features foods from the following core elements: Proteins. Fruits.
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