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IV Complementary Pet Food

Complementary pet food is legally defined as pet Although they are not intended to contribute
food which has a high content of certain substances significantly to the daily ration, they may be
but which, by reason of its composition, is sufficient given in quantities that impact total energy
for a daily ration only if used in combination with intake. The feeding instructions should give clear
other pet foods [Regulation (EC) 767/2009]. recommendations on how not to overfeed.

Complementary pet food covers a wide range of b. Products, which contribute to the daily nutrition
products including: and may or may not add significantly to the energy
content of the daily ration.
a. Products which significantly contribute to the energy
content of the daily ration but are not complete: • Products used to complement foods, e.g. snacks
supplying higher levels of ω-3 & ω-6 fatty acids.
• Products intended to be mixed with other
food components in the household to form a c. Products that are not intended to contribute to the
complete feed. nutritional content of the daily ration, but are given
• Treats and snacks are normally given to to occupy the animal and can be eaten.
strengthen the human animal bond and as
rewards during training. • Dog chews

1. RECOMMENDED ALLOWANCES

In view of the many different types of complementary match the recommended allowances and nutritional
pet foods, manufacturers are advised to base their and legal maximum values listed in the tables for
feeding instructions on the intended role of the complete pet food.
product in the total ration. The total daily ration should

2. VALIDATION PROCEDURE

FEDIAF recommends that for the purpose of nutrition For products belonging to category B, the validation
validation, complementary pet food should be divided procedure should cover those nutrients that are
into three parts: relevant for the intended use of the product.

For products belonging to category A, the validation For occupational products (designed for chewing)
procedure should comply with that laid down for belonging to category C; no specific validation
complete pet food in order to assess the nutritional procedure for nutritional adequacy is needed.
adequacy of the total daily ration.

3. REPEAT ANALYSES

When a validation procedure is recommended the complete pet food.
same rules should apply for complementary and

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