Unlike complete foods, complementary foods do not contain everything a pet needs and so have to be combined with other foods in order to form a balanced diet. 15 апр. 2020 г.
What does complementary mean dog food?
Complementary foods are usually wet or raw foods that don't contain the full range or the right balance of nutrients required to keep a dog fully fit and healthy and so have to be fed alongside other foods like complete foods, home-prepared foods or mixer biscuits.
What does complementary food mean?
Complementary foods are foods or drinks other than breast milk or infant formula (e.g., infant cereals, fruits, vegetables, water).
What makes a complete dog food?
For a dog food to be labelled 'complete', it must meet regulations laid down by the European Pet Food Industry (FEDIAF). These regulations define the levels of all the vital nutrients a dog needs, with the word 'complete' indicating that no supplementary foods will be required.
What is complementary food for animals?
Generally, complementary foods are wet or raw foods that don't have all of the required nutrients that your pet needs, which means you will have to supplement their diet with something else. Toppers are a good example of complementary foods, which are often added to complete foods to increase palatability.
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