Page 172 - Raw Diet References Book 2019

Proposed Revisions Edited per Comments for 2014 Official Publication 5

Niacin mg/kg 13.6 13.6
Pyridoxine mg/kg 1.5 1.5
Folic acid mg/kg 0.216 0.216
Vitamin B 12 mg/kg 0.028 0.028
Choline mg/kg 1360 1360
a Presumes a caloric density of 4000 kcal ME/kg, as determined in accordance with
Model Regulation PF9. Formulations greater than 4000 kcal ME/kg must be
corrected for energy density; formulations less than 4000 kcal ME/kg need not be
corrected for energy. Formulations of low-energy density should not be considered
adequate for reproductive needs based on comparison to the Profiles alone.
b
Recommended concentrations for maintenance of body weight at an average caloric
intake for dogs of a given optimum weight.
c
Although a true requirement for crude fat per se has not been established, the
minimum concentration was based on recognition of crude fat as a source of
essential fatty acids, as a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins, to enhance palatability, and
to supply an adequate caloric density.
d
ND – Not Determined. While a minimum requirement has not been determined,
sufficient amounts of omega-3 fatty acids are necessary to meet the maximum
omega-6:omega-3 fatty acid ratio.
e Average apparent digestibility for iron associated with recommended minimums is
20% of that consumed. Because of very poor apparent digestibility, iron from
carbonate or oxide sources that are added to the diet should not be considered in
determining the minimum nutrient concentration for iron.
f Because of very poor apparent digestibility, copper from oxide sources that are
added to the diet should not be considered in determining the minimum nutrient
concentration for copper.
g
It is recommended that the ratio of IU of vitamin E to grams of polyunsaturated fatty
acids (PUFA) be > 0.6:1. A diet containing 50 IU of vitamin E will have a ratio of >
0.6:1 when the PUFA content is 83 grams or less. Diets containing more than 83
grams of PUFA should contain an additional 0.6 IU of vitamin E for every gram of
PUFA.
h Because processing may destroy up to 90% of the thiamine in the diet, allowances in
formulation should be made to ensure the minimum nutrient concentration for
thiamine is met after processing.

AAFCO DOG FOOD NUTRIENT PROFILES
BASED ON CALORIE CONTENT

Nutrients Units Growth & Adult Maximum
per Reproduction Maintenance
a
1000 Minimum Minimum
kcal
ME
Crude Protein g 56.3 45.0
Arginine g 2.50 1.28
Histidine g 1.10 0.48
Isoleucine g 1.78 0.95
Leucine g 3.23 1.70
Lysine g 2.25 1.58
Methionine g 0.88 0.83
Methionine-cystine g 1.75 1.63