AAFCO and A Raw Food Diet
At My Pet Carnivore, we believe in offering raw, whole food options for pets, honoring the way dogs and cats have eaten for thousands of years. While our raw food line does not meet regulatory requirements as a "complete and balanced" diet, we are proud to serve tens of thousands of pet owners who have found that raw feeding works well for their pets' health and vitality. The natural, unprocessed ingredients we use are selected to provide a diet that matches a carnivorous pet's primal needs.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) sets guidelines for pet food nutrition and establishes model regulations for pet food, which states and other governing bodies have adopted into law. The Prey-Model Raw (PMR) products that My Pet Carnivore offers have never been tested for, nor were they designed to meet the requirements set out in those model regulations.Â
While the AAFCO standards provide a helpful framework for the regulators that adopt them, raw feeding enthusiasts have seen firsthand the benefits of a more ancestral diet. Raw diets based on PMR (80/10/10) makeup do not fit within the assumptions and standards that have come to define a "complete and balanced" diet. Nevertheless, thousands of pet owners have confidently fed their pets raw for decades, reporting improvements in everything from coat condition to energy levels.
We encourage you to do what’s best for your pet. In your endeavors, you may consult with your veterinarian or pet nutritionist. You may also learn from thousands of raw-feeding enthusiasts in online groups, best-selling books, or podcasts. For over 15 years, thousands of pet parents have fed My Pet Carnivore's raw food products as their pet’s entire ration. Others have used our products as part of a broader feeding plan that may also include "complete and balanced" foods. With our focus on quality and transparency, we aim to support your pet’s well-being in a way that aligns with nature's design.