How Can a Dog Food Be “For All Life Stages?”

Why a puppy and an old dog can get good nutrition eating the same food.

Published: February 22, 2021

Sorting through dog food labels can be a confusing experience if you don’t know how to interpret the information.
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When you look at a bag or can of dog food, there’s always a statement from the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) that says the food is appropriate for any one of a number of phases of a pet’s life. These include “growth” (puppies), “reproduction” (pregnant or nursing bitches), “maintenance” (adult dogs), or […]