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Plant fat rich in linoleic acid; unlike fish oil it does not provide marine omega-3.
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Plant fat rich in linoleic acid; unlike fish oil it does not provide marine omega-3.
A fat source that can provide EPA and DHA.
Fish oil that may supply omega 3 fatty acids. Its presence on a label does not automatically reveal the EPA and DHA in one serving.
Essential plant omega-3; it is not equivalent to fish EPA or DHA.
Essential fatty acid for cats, obtained mainly from animal ingredients.
Essential omega-6 found in plant and animal fats; the whole diet matters.
Components of fats related to energy, skin, coat and cells.
A formula usually aimed at animals with higher activity levels.
Measure of water available to microorganisms in food; it differs from total moisture. It helps explain why some formats require more preservation.
Food formulated for the adult life stage.
An essential nutrient; availability and intake are fundamental.
An adverse immune reaction to food components; veterinary assessment is required.
Ground pod used for fiber and flavour; it is not cocoa.
A planned combination of dry and wet food.
A product not designed to be the sole daily food source.
A product formulated to meet daily nutritional needs on its own when fed correctly.
Carbohydrate in grains and tubers; cooking improves digestibility.
Legume with starch, fiber and plant protein; distinguish its role in the recipe.
The building blocks of proteins; some must be obtained through the diet.
Label statement of minimum or maximum nutrient levels. To compare wet and dry foods, convert percentages to dry matter or compare nutrients per calorie.
Substances that help protect cells from oxidative damage.
Fruit often used in small amounts; check the actual percentage in the recipe.
Fruit or extract; inclusion does not turn food into a urinary treatment.
A fish used whole or as a processed ingredient in some recipes. For a confirmed food allergy, check the complete and current ingredient list of the exact product.
Essential amino acid for cats; a severe shortage can cause problems quickly.
A grain used as a source of carbohydrates.
Rice retaining bran, with starch and more fiber than polished rice.
Brown seaweed in some recipes and dental products; check amount and iodine.
A grain that provides carbohydrates and fibre.
Grain with starch and fiber; its ingredient order reflects pre-processing weight.
Raw feeding that requires nutritional balance and strict hygiene.
A way to state nutrients for the same energy amount, such as per 1,000 kcal. Useful when two recipes have very different calorie densities.
A B-group vitamin related to metabolism, skin and coat.
A tuber used as a source of carbohydrates and fibre.
An essential mineral for bones, teeth, muscles and other processes.
Calcium expressed relative to food energy, useful when comparing recipes with different calories per gram. The pack's calcium percentage does not tell the whole story. Ask the manufacturer for this figure when a clinically important comparison is needed.
A liquid preparation that can support hydration or palatability.
The estimated energy in a volume measure of dry food. Kibbles differ in density and a household cup may not match the manufacturer's cup. For repeatable portions, weigh the grams and check the food's calories per gram.
Nutrients that can provide energy and include starches and different types of fibre.
A meat ingredient from which much of the water has been removed.
A meat ingredient added with its natural moisture before processing.
Grain with starch and fiber that contains gluten; review the whole recipe.
Indicates total mineral content remaining after analysis; it does not mean ash is added to the food.
Rice, corn, oats and other grains can provide energy and nutrients. Their presence or absence alone does not define quality.
Form of two cysteine molecules; contributes sulfur amino acids.
Coconut flesh, flour and oil have different fat and fiber content.
Cans, pouches and other high-moisture foods that can help increase water intake.
Declared values such as protein, fat, fibre, ash and moisture.
Assessment of body fat used to adjust feeding and manage weight.
An assessment of a pet's muscle mass, distinct from body fat. An animal can be overweight while losing muscle. If you notice wasting over the back or head, ask a veterinarian to assess it before simply increasing food.
Storage conditions needed to maintain safety and quality.
Instructions for storing food once opened: sealing, refrigeration where required and the manufacturer's recommended time. Do not treat an open tin like a bag of kibble. Record the opening date and use clean utensils.
A nutritional approach intended to help maintain an appropriate body condition.
Animal muscle tissue sometimes listed with offal; check species and percentage.
A piece of dry food whose shape and size vary by product.
Energy supplied by a quantity of food, usually kcal per 100 g or per kg. It affects portion size, which also depends on the animal.
A term used for products aimed at oral care.
A product from which much of the water has been removed.
A long-chain omega-3 relevant to development and nervous tissue.
A controlled protocol used to investigate adverse reactions under professional supervision.
A dietetic food formulated for particular nutritional purposes.
The proportion of ingested nutrients that can be digested and absorbed.
Electrically charged minerals involved in hydration and cell function.
An estimate of the food energy available to the animal.
The total kilocalories in a tin, pouch or tray. This helps calculate a daily ration when you serve the whole pack or combine it with kibble. Check the net weight and do not confuse kcal per 100 g with kcal per pack.
A long-chain omega-3 fatty acid found especially in marine sources.
A manufacturing process widely used to produce kibble.
The date until which the manufacturer expects unopened food to retain its intended properties when stored as directed. Also inspect the pack, batch and storage conditions. After opening a tin or bag, follow that product's separate storage instructions.
A European federation that publishes reference nutritional guidelines for pet food.
Essential amino acid involved in protein and other compound synthesis.
A component that can affect intestinal transit, satiety and stool characteristics.
Fiber gut microbes can break down; amount and tolerance vary by animal.
Fiber that holds less water and adds bulk to intestinal contents. Its effect depends on the fiber source, dose and species.
Fiber that mixes with water and may ferment in the gut. Not all dietary fiber behaves alike; source and amount matter.
The life stage a food is formulated for, such as growth, maintenance or reproduction. Check species, stage and whether it is labeled complete.
Fructooligosaccharides used as prebiotic fibre.
An essential mineral whose balance with calcium is important.
Phosphorus expressed relative to food energy rather than only as a weight percentage. It can help compare diets with different moisture or calorie density. If phosphorus must be restricted for a medical condition, the veterinarian should choose the diet.
The ingredients contributing protein to a recipe. The crude protein figure alone does not reveal their origin, quality or digestibility.
Fermentable carbohydrates used as prebiotics in some recipes. Their presence on a label alone does not prove a clinical benefit for an individual animal.
Legume with starch, fiber and plant protein; check its proportion in the recipe.
A term related to digestion and the gastrointestinal tract.
Food formulated without grains. It is not automatically better for every pet; the full formula and individual tolerance matter.
Concentrated energy source; not equivalent to chicken meat as a protein source.
A concentrated source of energy and essential fatty acids.
A legume used as a source of carbohydrates, fibre and plant protein.
A common cat-food term for formulas aimed at hairball management.
A concentrated animal-origin ingredient obtained through processing.
A term associated with the liver; therapeutic diets require veterinary guidance.
An organ included in some pet food recipes. It can add nutrients and flavor, but its presence alone says nothing about the amount or overall balance.
Foods formulated to reduce the likelihood of adverse reactions. Clinical cases should follow veterinary guidance.
Essential amino acid; requirements vary by species and life stage.
Egg with water removed; do not compare its weight directly with fresh egg.
Animal ingredient with protein and fat; may be fresh or dried.
The percentage of water in the food. Wet food contains much more water than dry food.
A formula generally intended for animals that live mainly indoors.
An ingredient listed among the first by weight before processing.
An adverse food reaction that does not necessarily involve an immune mechanism.
A fermentable fibre that can act as a prebiotic.
Essential branched-chain amino acid supplied by a complete diet.
A common unit used to express the energy content of food.
A practical unit for comparing the energy of two foods. Check whether the figure is for food as sold, as water greatly affects comparisons.
A common wet-food format in a metal container.
Group including lentils, peas and chickpeas; they are not one ingredient.
Legume supplying fiber, starch and plant protein; assess the entire formula.
Essential branched-chain amino acid used in body proteins.
Inactive yeast used for flavour; it does not replace a balanced diet.
A term used for foods with an energy-control focus.
A product dehydrated using freezing and vacuum.
Essential amino acid whose availability depends on protein source and processing.
The list of raw materials declared on the packaging.
A code identifying a specific production run and enabling traceability.
A mineral involved in numerous physiological functions.
A grain that can provide energy and technological functionality.
Components often derived from yeast cell walls and used as prebiotics. Inspect the full formula rather than inferring an outcome from one ingredient.
The portion of food left after removing water. Expressing protein or fat on a dry matter basis makes wet and dry foods more comparable.
Essential sulfur amino acid; it may also appear as a supplement on labels.
The community of microorganisms living in the intestinal tract.
Grain common in bird mixes; a seeds-only diet may be unbalanced.
Food whose main animal protein comes from one source, which may simplify ingredient control.
Mannan-oligosaccharides used in some formulas.
A soft, airy texture used in some wet foods.
A family of essential fatty acids associated with skin, coat and other physiological functions.
A family of essential fatty acids important for skin and coat.
How readily food is accepted based on smell, taste, texture and other factors.
A tuber used as a source of carbohydrates.
A homogeneous wet-food texture.
Can be listed fresh or dried; compare form, percentage and stated species.
Low-moisture food usually presented as kibble.
Chicken ingredient with reduced moisture. Its position on the ingredient list depends on the weight added to the recipe; inspect other protein sources too.
Contains water; high pre-drying weight is not the same share in finished kibble.
A nutrient percentage in the food as sold, including water. A low protein percentage in canned food does not by itself mean less useful protein.
A flexible sachet commonly used for wet food.
Ingredients that act as substrate for beneficial gut microorganisms.
Food given outside the main ration whose energy contribution should be counted.
Live microorganisms that, in adequate amounts, may support gut balance.
A nutrient made of amino acids, essential for tissues and many functions.
Protein derived from animal-origin ingredients.
An analytical estimate of the total protein content of a food.
An ingredient with much of its water removed before kibble production. Check the named species and exact composition; it is not automatically equivalent to fresh meat.
Protein broken into smaller components, used in certain veterinary and elimination diets.
Protein from plant sources whose value depends on amino-acid profile and digestibility.
Soluble fiber from Plantago ovata seed husks. Some recipes use it to affect stool texture; the dose and complete recipe matter.
Apple residue after juice extraction; supplies fiber, not large amounts of fruit.
A fibre source commonly used in animal nutrition.
Growth foods with nutritional profiles adapted to puppies and kittens.
Pseudocereal providing starch and plant protein; assess the whole recipe.
An indicative daily amount that should be adjusted to the individual animal.
A portion calculated within an individual weight-management plan rather than directly from today's scale reading. A veterinarian should set the target and follow-up when obesity or disease is involved. Include treats and other foods in the total.
A comparison of calcium and phosphorus amounts in a complete diet. It matters particularly during growth; looking at calcium alone can mislead. Do not add supplements to a complete puppy or kitten food without veterinary advice.
A term associated with the kidneys; therapeutic diets require veterinary guidance.
Oily fish listed fresh or dried; check its percentage and form.
Small fish; EPA and DHA contribution depends on amount and processing.
A seed used in some recipes for fat and fiber. Its plant omega 3 is not the same as EPA and DHA from marine oils.
Food adapted to mature life stages, which vary by species, size and individual condition.
A complementary food or treat that should not displace a complete diet.
An essential electrolyte for fluid balance and nerve function.
Ranges designed for neutered pets, usually adjusted to their energy and nutritional needs.
Animal-origin ingredients whose nutritional value depends on their nature and processing.
A marketing term with no universal nutritional definition.
Cassava starch supplying energy; it is not equivalent to meat or fish.
An amino acid especially important for cats and present in properly formulated complete foods.
Amino acid made from phenylalanine and involved in pigmentation.
A gradual change from one food to another to support adaptation.
An identifier linking a particular pack to its production batch. Keep or photograph the lot number and date if your pet reacts unexpectedly or the maker issues a recall. A batch number by itself says nothing about recipe quality.
Essential amino acid used in proteins and intestinal mucins.
Grain with starch and gluten; its presence does not prove intolerance.
Essential amino acid and serotonin precursor; it is not a behaviour treatment.
Foods aimed at urinary health. If there is a medical condition, diet should be decided with a veterinarian.
Essential branched-chain amino acid; consider the full diet quality.
A fat-soluble vitamin related to vision, skin and immunity.
A vitamin related to calcium and phosphorus metabolism.
A fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant function.
Essential compounds required in small amounts for metabolism.
Vegetable used for fiber and colour; its percentage matters more than a pack picture.
An essential mineral related to skin, coat, immunity and enzymes.
Nutrition reference: FEDIAF · Nutritional Guidelines 2025 ↗