WSAVA Dog Food Guidelines

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association Has Some Advice About Selecting Pet Food. Here's How Dog & Whistle Stacks Up.

A. The Manufacturer's Name and Contact Information

Dog & Whistle Pet Wellness Co.
1370 W Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Email us at info@dogandwhistle.com

This allows a member of the veterinary team or the pet owner to contact the manufacturer to ask the following questions:

1. Do you employ a full time qualified nutritionist?

Appropriate qualifications are either a PhD in animal nutrition or board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN) or the European College of Veterinary Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN). What is this nutritionist's name and qualifications?

Our recipes have been created and reviewed by numerous veterinary recipe creators, ensuring every product meets rigorous nutritional standards and the highest level of care for your dog's health.

2. Are your diets tested using AAFCO feeding trials or by formulation to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles?

If the latter, do they meet AAFCO nutrient profiles by formulation or by analysis of the finished product?

Yes, formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles, both by formulation and by laboratory analysis of the finished product.

3. Where are your foods produced and manufactured?

Our products are manufactured at a USDA-monitored, high-quality food facility located at 1370 W Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030, with rigorous safety and quality standards.

4. What specific quality control measures do you use to assure the consistency and quality of your ingredients and the end product?

We maintain one of the most stringent quality control processes in dog food. We test key ingredients both inbound and outbound for their vitamin and mineral content; we test every batch for foodborne diseases such as Salmonella and E. Coli; and we conduct a complete nutrient analysis on each recipe. We also test the beginning, middle, and end of batches to ensure even mixing and nutrient distribution.

5. Will you provide a complete nutrient analysis for the dog food in question?

You should be able to ask for any nutrient — e.g. protein, phosphorus, sodium, etc. — and get an exact number. This should ideally be given on an energy basis (i.e. grams per 100 kilocalories or grams per 1,000 kilocalories), rather than on an 'as fed' or 'dry matter' basis which don't account for the variable energy density of different foods.

Yes, we have complete nutrient analyses, and are happy to share them upon request. Contact us at info@dogandwhistle.com.

6. What is the caloric value per gram, can, or cup of your foods?

Caloric values vary by product. Please refer to individual product pages or contact us directly for specific caloric information.

7. What kind of product research has been conducted? Are the results published in peer-reviewed journals?

We are committed to ongoing research and science-backed formulation. We continually evaluate the latest peer-reviewed nutritional science to inform our recipes and sourcing decisions.

B. AAFCO Adequacy Statement

In some countries (including the US), the AAFCO adequacy statement is included on the label. This statement confirms three important facts:

Whether the diet is complete and balanced. All over-the-counter foods should be complete and balanced. If the statement reads 'for intermittent or supplemental use only,' it is not complete and balanced.

Yes, our products are Complete and Balanced.

What life stage is it intended for? AAFCO provides nutrient profiles and feeding trial requirements for growth, reproduction, and adult maintenance, but not for senior/geriatric pets. A food that is formulated to meet the AAFCO profiles for all life stages must meet the minimum nutrient levels for both growth and adult maintenance.

Our products are formulated to meet the AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, including growth of large breed puppies (over 70 lbs as an adult).

How did the company determine this? Labels may include one of two statements regarding nutritional adequacy:

• "[Name] is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for [life stage(s)]." (Analysis of food.)
• "Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate [Name] provides complete and balanced nutrition for [life stage(s)]." (Feeding trial evaluation of food.)

Dog & Whistle products are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles. Formulated foods are manufactured so the ingredients meet specified levels, either based on the recipe or on analytical testing of the finished product. It is important to ensure that the criteria in section A also help to ensure that the food is made by a reputable and knowledgeable company with strict quality control measures.