In "The State of Retailing Online 2008," researchers determined that the sale of pet supplies online accounted for 5% of overall U.S. pet supplies retail sales last year, which is a percentage that will continue to grow. Healthy pet food is one of the most important products sold.
According to AAFCO, a label like "Beef For Dogs" or "Lamb For Dogs" indicates that at least 95% of the product's weight contains the signature meat. Pet supplies with a label like "Chicken and Salmon Dinner" for cats indicate that the named ingredients make up at least 25% of the food's weight, not including water.
Each individual food must make up at least 3%, if named directly. A label that says Gourmet Fillets "With Turkey" for dogs means that at least 3% of the named ingredient is present.
Anything labeled "Beef Flavor" or "Chicken Flavor" means that there must be enough of the product to leave the taste of the item but no percentage is mandated. When pets shopping, the more quality ingredients like meat and the fewer unknown "filler" items, the better!
Wellness Core, Natural Balance Ultra Premium, Newman's Own Organics Chicken & Rice and Feline's Pride Gourmet Chicken Dinner are among the top brands of dry food pet supplies for cats. Wet food brands include Wellness, Natural Balance and Fancy Feast.
Innova, Evolve, Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul, Merrick, Evangers, Wysong and Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals also ranked well.
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