VN August 2023

Augustus 2023 41 Nutrient profiles based on Dry Matter Basis (% unit) - Dog Minimum recommended level Maximum Early Growth and reproduction Late Growth (>14 weeks) Adult Maintenance Early Growth and reproduction Late Growth (>14 weeks) Adult Maintenance FEDIAF Ca 1 0.8 0.58 1.6 1.8 2.5 P 0.9 0.7 0.46 1.6 Ca:P ratio 1:1 1:1 1:1 1.6:1 1.8:1 2:1 AAFCO Ca 1.2 0.5 1.8 2.5 P 1 0.4 1.6 1.6 Ca:P ratio 1:1 1:1 2:1 2:1 Nutrient profiles based on Dry Matter Basis (% unit) - Cat Minimum recommended level Maximum Early Growth and reproduction Late Growth (>14 weeks) Adult Maintenance Early Growth and reproduction Late Growth (>14 weeks) Adult Maintenance FEDIAF Ca 0.4 1 0.53 P 0.26 0.84 0.35 Ca:P Ratio 1:1 1:1 1:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 2:1 AAFCO Ca 1 0.6 P 0.8 0.5 Ca:P Ratio 1.25:1 1.2:1 Consequences of Mineral deficiencies and Excesses (4) Mineral Deficiency Excess Calcium Rickets, osteomalacia, nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism Impaired skeletal development, contributes to other mineral deficiencies Phosphorus Same as for Calcium deficiency Causes a calcium deficiency For more information please go to: https://vetfocus.royalcanin.com/en/scientific/calcium-and-phosphorus-getting-the-balance-right# References: (1) Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO): Official publication, 2008, AAFCO. (2) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10102197/ (3) Kuhlman G, Boourge V: Nutrition of the large and giant breed dog with emphasis on skeletal development, Vet Clin Nutr 4:89 – 95, 1997 (4) Case, Daristotle, Hayek, Raasch: Canine and Feline Nutrition – a resource for companion animal professionals; Third Edition v Royal Canin Column