Maybe a sticky>>?? the basic needs of the dog and cat

The link is a FDA link that shows the minimums of certain items
http://www.fda.gov/cvm/petfood.htm

Here is the cat chart from that site and link... this should be realiable since it is 2006


TABLE 2 -- AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profilesa
Nutrient
Units
DM Basis
Growth and
Reproduction
Minimum
Adult
Maintenance
Minimum
Maximum

Protein
%
30.0
26.0



Arginine
%
1.25
1.04



Histidine
%
0.31
0.31



Isoleucine
%
0.52
0.52



Leucine
%
1.25
1.25



Lysine
%
1.20
0.83



Methionine-cystine
%
1.10
1.10



Methionine
%
0.62
0.62
1.50

Phenylalanine-tyrosine
%
0.88
0.88



Phenylalanine
%
0.42
0.42



Threonine
%
0.73
0.73



Tryptophan
%
0.25
0.16



Valine
%
0.62
0.62



Fatb
%
9.0
9.0



Linoleic acid
%
0.5
0.5



Arachidonic acid
%
0.02
0.02



Minerals

Calcium
%
1.0
0.6



Phosphorus
%
0.8
0.5



Potassium
%
0.6
0.6



Sodium
%
0.2
0.2


Chloride
%
0.3
0.3



Magnesiumc
%
0.08
0.04



Irond
mg/kg
80.0
80.0



Copper (extruded)e
mg/kg
15.0
5.0



Copper (canned)e
mg/kg
5.0
5.0



Manganese
mg/kg
7.5
7.5



Zinc
mg/kg
75.0
75.0
2000.0

Iodine
mg/kg
0.35
0.35



Selenium
mg/kg
0.1
0.1



Vitamins

Vitamin A
IU/kg
9000.0
5000.0
750000.0

Vitamin D
IU/kg
750.0
500.0
10000.0

Vitamin Ef
IU/kg
30.0
30.0



Vitamin Kg
mg/kg
0.1
0.1



Thiamineh
mg/kg
5.0
5.0



Riboflavin
mg/kg
4.0
4.0



Pantothenic acid
mg/kg
5.0
5.0



Niacin
mg/kg
60.0
60.0



Pyridoxine
mg/kg
4.0
4.0



Folic Acid
mg/kg
0.8
0.8



Biotini
mg/kg
0.07
0.07



Vitamin B12
mg/kg
0.02
0.02



Cholinej
mg/kg
2400.0
2400.0



Taurine (extruded) this = s dry food
%
0.10
0.10



Taurine (canned)
%
0.20
0.20



a Presumes an energy density of 4.0 kcal/g ME, based on the "modified Atwater" values of 3.5, 8.5, and 3.5 kcal/g for protein, fat, and carbohydrate (nitrogen-free extract, NFE), respectively. Rations greater than 4.5 kcal/g should be corrected for energy density; rations less than 4.0 kcal/g should not be corrected for energy.

b Although a true requirement for fat per se has not been established, the minimum level was based on recognition of fat as a source of essential fatty acids, as a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins, to enhance palatability, and to supply an adequate caloric density.

c If the mean urine pH of cats fed ad libitum is not below 6.4, the risk of struvite urolithiasis increases as the magnesium content of the diet increases.

d Because of very poor bioavailability, iron from carbonate or oxide sources that are added to the diet should not be considered as components in meeting the minimum nutrient level.

e Because of very poor bioavailability, copper from oxide sources that are added to the diet should not be considered as components in meeting the minimum nutrient level.

f Add 10 IU vitamin E above minimum level per gram of fish oil per kilogram of diet.

g Vitamin K does not need to be added unless diet contains greater than 25 percent fish on a dry matter basis.

h Because processing may destroy up to 90 percent of the thiamine in the diet, allowance in formulation should be made to ensure the minimum nutrient level is met after processing.

i Biotin does not need to be added unless diet contains antimicrobial or antivitamin compounds.

j Methionine may substitute choline as methyl donor at a rate of 3.75 parts for 1 part choline by weight when methionine exceeds 0.62 percent.

BUMPING as I have gotten a few ???s answered by this

Is it possible to add to this a list of vit/min/ect they should not have too much of or any of? Like, xx% is needed but over XX can cause problems?

I know for example in humans, we need iron to live, but you can also OD on it. Same is true if a cat get a hold of a human iron supliment and eats it, can be fatal. Any chance of finding that info? I think it would be very very helpful to know how much is too much and some examples of things that have too much!

Like the amounts of mercury in human-packed tuna, how much is too much.. ect.

The FDA only covers the basics ... the info you are asking for is covered in the AFFCO handbook... I get to see that book about 2 times a yr... it is a spendy little thing\\

ASPCA will have the posioning info as would most local vets.... I just keep things out of reach and if something happens call my local er vet... NOTE: I called posion control after giving ( not intentionally) my dog a extra dose of her calming aid ... well the gal looked up each item and found no KNOWN toxicity ....MANY MANY items just arent known or they very animal to animal

I just mean some things that are very common and known, just for a quick faq. Not anything Im asking for personally, just something that may be usefull in general similar to the OP? Ill look and see if I can find anything