In order for a dog/cat food to be considered complete and balanced, it must meet the standards for one of three AAFCO dog/cat food nutrient profiles: Adult maintenance: If a dog/cat food is formulated for adult maintenance, it means that food has all the nutrients that an adult dog/cat needs. Growth and reproduction: If a dog/cat food is formulated for growth and reproduction, it means that food has all the nutrients that a growing puppy/kitten or a pregnant or lactating dog/cat needs. All life stages: If a dog/cat food is formulated for all life stages, it means that food fulfills the nutritional requirements for both adult maintenance and growth and reproduction.

Yes, all of our dog and cat recipes are formulated according to AAFCO requirements. AVP even does to go above and beyond AAFCO standards.

All animals need water, energy from protein, fat, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Balance is vital for your pet's metabolism and efficiency. Pet food is formulated to be the main nutritional source and the ingredient ratios are essential in making your pet's diet complete and balanced. Too much of a certain ingredient can have an adverse effect. Imbalance of nutrition is something pet owners would do well to avoid. For instance, too much protein and the excess of phosphorus causing your dog's internal organs to have to work harder to process the food and may exacerbate kidney issues.

AVP is strive for delivering the most complete and balanced pet food recipe. Our professional veterinary nutritionists select ingredients carefully and find the proper balance for optimal health. These delicious recipes are formulated with a balanced blend of the finest natural ingredients. Protein (Real meat, no by-product meals), Grain-Free Carbohydrates, Fruit & Vegetables, select fats, essential vitamins and minerals providing the energy your dog needs to thrive.

Grain-free is the one of the key benefits pet owners are looking for when choosing an allergy diet for their dog. The top food allergens your are likely to find in pet foods include corn, wheat and soy . The most common symptoms of food allergies in dogs include dry, itchy skin; vomiting or diarrhea; frequent or obsessive licking; and biting the paws. To prevent food allergies, you may want to avoid dog foods that are made with corn, soy, wheat products.

The first two of Grain-Free carbohydrates ingredients are nutritious sweet potatoes and lentils. Sweet potatoes are highly digestible. They are excellent source of complex carbohydrates, a wide spectrum of nutrients, rich in beta carotene, dietary fibre, vitamin B6, vitamin C and several minerals. And the source of potent antioxidant to help in healing, cancer prevention, and fight the effects of aging. Lentils are low in calories and high in nutrition. Lentils are rich in Vitamin B, protein and several amounts of important minerals, legumes. The health benefits of lentils is reduced risk of heart disease, help in regulating blood sugar by providing steady, slow-burning energy and balancing blood sugar.

The guaranteed analysis is a specific set of nutritional information required by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) to be printed on pet food labels. The guaranteed analysis states minimum or maximum nutritional values for a particular set of nutrients for a specific product. This provides information that pet owners, professionals, retailers, and veterinarians need to know when making decisions about the food and the amount to offer.

High quality protein is hugely important to our pets throughout their entire lives. Protein is made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks that create strong muscles and repair body tissues. Animal protein is high quality protein from actual meat sources contains important amino acids that your pets need to thrive Therefore, animal protein is always our first ingredient in our AVP recipe. And AVP guarantee that all our pet food only use 100% Real Meat. All are made with only the healthiest natural ingredients.

Soy is the most complete vegetable source protein typically used in pet food manufacturing, and is a more affordable source of protein than meat or eggs. As such, dog food companies like soy, because it helps them to stay competitive with prices — and the saving are passed on to you! Poor quality pet foods are packed with protein from soy and corn. Unfortunately, your dog and cat are unable to properly digest and assimilate these sources of protein. In addition, Meat by-product basically means any part of an animal can be used. If the label says Chicken By-Product, that means anything can be included like feathers, beaks, feet, eyeballs, intestines, etc. They can also include animals which are very sick or animals. It’s the leftovers and the garbage nobody wants. Don't waste money to buy this poor quality, no nutritional value pet food to your furry family member. Lower quality pet foods are simply bad for your dog, especially on a long-term basis.

Fats provide energy to pets. Pets require a balance of fatty acids. Fat promote heart health and optimal brain function. Fat is also required for absorption and utilization of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and supply fatty acids, which provide healthy skin and coat, as well as reduce inflammation.

Chicken fat, Salmon oil, vegetable oil can be considered as quality fats. Especially, Salmon oil is a good source of DHA, EPA, Skin and Coat Health. Chicken fat contains high amounts of the polyunsaturated fat, Arachidonic Acid (AA). AA is one of the essential fatty acids required by dogs and cats. As it is from a meat source, it is also highly palatable to both dogs and cats.

Fish is excellent protein sources for pets which is full of vital nutrients, vitamins. The bigger benefit for fish in your pet's diet is the fact that fish is one nature's most natural sources of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Especially, our team of vet nutritionists formulated Salmon oil to our AVP pet food recipe. As Salmon oil has high levels of Omega 3, DHA, EPA which is just great for aiding your dog's joints and all round mobility. And have beneficial properties for your dog's skin and coat health as well.

Fruits and vegetables are the best blend of naturally delivered antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Fruits and vegetables in AVP pet food are Apples, Carrots, Blueberries, Cranberries, Tomatoes, and Spinach etc.

Vitamins and minerals are found naturally in many that are used to make foods. However, precise amounts of individual vitamins and minerals are used to balance the diet so that pets do not get too much of one nutrient and not enough of another.

On every bag of food, we provide you with feeding recommendations for your pet based on its weight. The amount of food your pet should receive is normally figured by considering pet's activity level and weight. However, this is not an exact science because of the many other factors that can affect the pet's need for energy. We recommend you seek the advice of your veterinarian for special situations. Water is essential for life. Please always ensure having fresh, clean water at all times.

Normally active adult pet will benefit from being fed twice a day. Twice a day means the total amount required, divided into two feedings. Feeding times should typically be 6-8 hours apart and should be at the same times every day to help establish a consistent potty schedule. Extremely active, hardworking, inactive or dogs with medical issues may require different feeding schedules. We recommend you seek the advice of your veterinarian for special situations.

It takes time to transition your pet to a new food without having digestive upset. The transition time from one dry pet food to another is to about five days. You should gradually switch from the old food to the new until you have switched to AVP entirely. For smooth transition, we strongly recommend you to follow the guide below.

• Day 1 – Mix 20% of the new food with 80% of the old.
• Day 2 – Mix 40% of the new food with 60% of the old.
• Day 3 – Mix 60% of the new food with 40% of the old.
• Day 4 – Mix 80% of the new food with 20% of the old.
• Day 5 – Feed 100% of the new food.

You can switch to the adult food when you feel your pet has reached their full body frame size. This typically occurs around 12-16 months of age for smaller breeds. However, if you are concerned, we recommend speaking with your veterinarian to find out if your dog is ready to make the switch to an adult formula.

There are different requirements for different life stages Proteins are the building blocks of the body and an absolute necessity for daily function and growth. Puppies or kittens require more protein than adult dogs/cat because their bodies are busy growing. Puppy or kitten food should also be higher in calories than adult food to compensate for the energy puppies/kittens expend by growing and playing. About half of the calories they consume are spent on tissue growth and development.

Loose stools or diarrhea can be associated with many causes. For example, gastric problem, over-feeding, Food Allergies, Parasites, Bacteria. Don’t let your dog suffer any longer. Please visit your vets for consultation and treatment immediately.

Every product has an expiration date printed on it, which indicates 18 months from the date of manufacture for the dry foods, and 3 years from the date of manufacture for the canned foods. After opening a bag, we recommend using it within 3 months. Once a can is opened, refrigerate any unused portion and use within 24 hours.

Sealing the food bag or placing into a airtight storage container after every feeding helps prevent unnecessary exposure to air and humidity. Don't store food in Sunlight. Exposing the food bag to sunlight can elevate temperatures and humidity inside.

For our pet food bags, we choose polypropylene, a polymer that can be molded at high temperatures and cooled to a permanent shape. We choose polypropylene for a few reasons. Product protection tops the list: polypropylene has a natural moisture barrier and preserves the freshness of pet food. As a result, the food is fresher and tastes better for your pet.