The Petcurean Difference
The country where our kibble recipes are manufactured manufactured
This happens before receiving each ingredient shipment to ensure it meets our strict safety specifications (hint, it has to do with food safety)
On the back of the bag, these recommend how much to feed
What are feeding guidelines?
Considered the non-digestible portion of any pet food, it acts as a functional ingredient
What is fibre?
The year Petcurean was first started
What is 1999?
The name of the cooking process used to make kibble
What is extrusion?
Fat, Fibre, Protein, and Moisture are all required in this section, on the back of the bag
What is the guaranteed analysis?
This nutrient supplies over two times the energy of protein or carbohydrates
What is fat?
The degree our nutrition manager has
What is a PhD in companion animal nutrition?
https://www.petcurean.com/blog/meet-our-health-nutrition-team
Thorough cleaning and sanitizing of the manufacturing equipment is done to avoid this issue
What is cross contamination?
This nutrient is not permitted on label as it can only be determined by calculation (hint, it's a source of energy)
What are carbohydrates?
https://www.petcurean.com/blog/the-great-grain-debate-should-pet-foods-avoid-grains/
These micro-nutrients are known for their important role in red blood cell formation, reproduction, and assistance in maintaining appetite and a healthy skin and coat
What are vitamins?
How our recipes are preserved
What is naturally, (using rosemary and vitamin E)?
This leading food safety and quality certification program is used by our kibble manufacturer
What is the British Retail Consortium (BRC)?
The first nutrient required on the guaranteed analysis
What is protein?
This nutrient supplies amino acids, and is responsible for tissue repair and maintenance
The number of nutritionists on our product development team
What is three?
Doing this increases the digestibility of many nutrients, including carbohydrates and proteins
What is cooking?
For a product to meet a specific nutritional adequacy statement, it must contain every nutrient listed in these profiles, and at the recommended level
What are the AAFCO nutrient profiles?
Often chelated in pet food, these micro-nutrients are essential for proper bone and tissue development, and proper body function. Too much, too little, or in some instances, an incorrect balance, may have a harmful effect
What are minerals?