How to Read a Pet Food Label — A Pet Parent’s Guide (Printable PDF)
Created by Companion Animal Nutrition Service (CANS)
 
Do you ever feel confused by pet food packaging? You’re not alone.
This beautifully designed, vet-endorsed digital guide teaches you how to confidently read and understand pet food labels — so you can make informed, evidence-based choices for your dog or cat’s health.
 
Written by a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Nutrition, this printable pet nutrition guide takes you step-by-step through every part of the label — from flashy marketing words on the front to the guaranteed analysis and ingredient list on the back.
 
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Decode common marketing terms like “natural,” “grain-free,” and “premium.”
✅ Understand ingredient lists and protein sources (what matters, what doesn’t).
✅ Read the nutritional adequacy statement and guaranteed analysis with confidence.
✅ Compare calorie contents and feeding guidelines to avoid overfeeding.
✅ Spot trustworthy brands and identify red flags in seconds.
 
Perfect for:
🐕 Dog and cat parents who want to feed with confidence.
🐾 Veterinary clinic teams and pet professionals who want to educate clients.
🖨️ Anyone who loves a clean, printable pet care reference they can keep forever.
 
✨ What You’ll Receive
1 x Digital PDF Download (printable A4/US Letter size)
42 pages of pet-parent–friendly, evidence-based nutrition education
Professionally designed with easy-to-read tables, tips, and visuals
Created by Companion Animal Nutrition Service (CANS) — experts in veterinary nutrition
 
📥 How It Works
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