The sources behind the library
References, in one place.
These 31 source pages were consulted for the Q&A library. Individual articles link the references relevant to their own answer.
Read the editorial approach- 2021 AAHA Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and CatsAmerican Animal Hospital Association / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Feeding Plans for Healthy, Appropriate Weight Cats and DogsAmerican Animal Hospital Association / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Homemade Pet Food Guidance: Teaching Clients to Avoid Common Pitfalls and Maintain Quality ControlAmerican Animal Hospital Association / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- NaturalAssociation of American Feed Control Officials / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- BVA companion animal feeding working group reportBritish Veterinary Association / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- What should I feed my dog?British Veterinary Association / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Allergy testing and immunotherapyCornell University College of Veterinary Medicine / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Re-evaluating your dog's dietCornell University College of Veterinary Medicine / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Home Made DietsFEDIAF / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Nutritional Guidelines for Cats and DogsFEDIAF / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Nutrient digestibility and fecal characteristics, microbiota, and metabolites in dogs fed human-grade foodsJournal of Animal Science / PubMed Central / original research / checked 2026-10-13
- Evaluation of the owner's perception in the use of homemade diets for the nutritional management of dogsJournal of Nutritional Science / Cambridge University Press / original research / checked 2026-10-13
- Association Between Diet Type and Owner-Reported Health Conditions in Dogs in the Dog Aging ProjectJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine / PubMed Central / original research / checked 2026-10-13
- Dog and Cat FoodsMerck Veterinary Manual / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Nutritional Requirements of Small AnimalsMerck Veterinary Manual / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Concentrations of macronutrients, minerals and heavy metals in home-prepared diets for adult dogs and catsScientific Reports / original research / checked 2026-10-13
- Apparent total tract nutrient digestibility and metabolizable energy estimation in commercial fresh and extruded dry kibble dog foodsTranslational Animal Science / PubMed Central / original research / checked 2026-10-13
- Nutrition ServiceUC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Nutrition Support Service: Frequently Asked QuestionsUC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- About Pet Food SafetyUS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Complete and Balanced Pet FoodUS Food and Drug Administration / regulator / checked 2026-10-13
- Get the Facts! Raw Pet Food Diets can be Dangerous to You and Your PetUS Food and Drug Administration / regulator / checked 2026-10-13
- Pet FoodUS Food and Drug Administration / regulator / checked 2026-10-13
- OrganicUSDA Agricultural Marketing Service / regulator / checked 2026-10-13
- FoodData Central Foundation Foods DocumentationUSDA Agricultural Research Service / food data / checked 2026-10-13
- USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007)USDA Agricultural Research Service / food data / checked 2026-10-13
- Homemade dog food recipes can be risky business, study findsUniversity of California, Davis / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Frequently Asked Questions & MythsWorld Small Animal Veterinary Association / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Guidelines on Selecting Pet FoodsWorld Small Animal Veterinary Association / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- Nutritional Assessment GuidelinesWorld Small Animal Veterinary Association / guidance / checked 2026-10-13
- The Savvy Dog Owner's Guide to Nutrition on the InternetWorld Small Animal Veterinary Association / guidance / checked 2026-10-13