Links to Websites with Information relevant to
Cat Food and Cat Nutrition

Organizations responsible for pet food safety and ingredients (in the US):

• US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
  • Animal Recalls/Withdrawals
  • Pet Food overview
  • Pet Food Regulation
  • FDA 101: Animal Feed
  • AAFCO Ingredient Definitions: Setting the Standards
  • Pet Food Labels
  • Selecting Nutritious Pet Foods
  • Safe Handling Tips for Pet Foods and Treats
  • FDA Tips for Preventing Foodborne Illness Associated with Pet Food and Pet Treats
  • No Bones About It: Bones are Unsafe for Your Dog
• Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO):
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  • Safety Assessment for Feed Ingrdients
  • Feed Ingredient Utility
  • AAFCO Definitions of Cat Food Ingredients) (from About.com since AAFCO charges for documents
  • AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles
  • Declaring Nutrient Content of Pet Foods and Treats
  • Questions and Answers Concerning Pet Food Regulations (PDF)
• US National Research Council (NRC)
  • home
  • Your Cat's Nutritional Needs
  • Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats (book)
  • Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats (executive summary)

• US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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  • Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Caused by Contaminated Dry Dog Food --- United States, 2006--2007
  • Human Salmonellosis Associated with Animal-Derived Pet Treats --- United States and Canada, 2005

Other websites with pet food/nutrition information:

• Wikipedia: Cat Food
• The Merck Veterinary Manual: Nutritional Requirements and Related Diseases