Question 1

What is AAFCO's complete & balanced?

Accepted Answer

AAFCO stands for Association of American Feed Control Officials. It is a voluntary membership association of local, state and federal agencies that establishes the nutritional standards for Complete & Balanced pet foods through its publication.
In the United States, pet foods are not allowed to have "Complete & Balanced" label on their website or packaging if they don't satisfied AAFCO's definition of "Complete & Balanced" nutrition in their pet food.
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AAFCO categorized dog food's nutrition into two buckets: Growth and Reproduction and Adult Maintenance.
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1. Growth and Reproduction
    - Protein 22.5%
       Further broken down into specific amino acid requirements
    - Fat 8.5%
    - Minerals
       Includes calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, copper,           manganese, zinc, iodine, selenium
    - Vitamins
       Includes vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin,             pyridoxine, folic acid, vitamin B12, choline
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2. ​​Adult Maintenance
    - Protein 18%
       Further broken down into specific amino acid requirements
    - Fat 5.5%
    - Minerals
       Includes calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, copper,           manganese, zinc, iodine, selenium
    - Vitamins
       Includes vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin,             pyridoxine, folic acid, vitamin B12, choline
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All Miso meals follows AAFCO nutrition guidelines to make sure your dog receives the best nutrition possible for each stage of their lives.

Question 2

Storage Instructions (before opening)

Accepted Answer

• Up to 4 days in fridge
 • Up to 6 months in freezer

Question 3

Serving Instructions

Accepted Answer

1. Defrost
a. Keep overnight at room temperature OR
b. Move contents to microwavable container and microwave for 3-5 minutes
2. Portion
Portion out the amount of food required for your dogs meal. No additional cooking is required :) Our miso home cooked meals are ready to serve!
3. Store
Store remaining meal in fridge and consume within 4 days

Question 4

Feeding Guidelines

Accepted Answer

Adults: 4-6% of body weight daily
Puppies: 5-8% of body weight daily
Adjust accordingly based on your dogs caloric requirements

Question 5

Miso Complete Nutritional Profile

Accepted Answer

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