What are the main rating criteria of the Petfood-Score ABCDE

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The Petfood-Score ABCDE is an unofficial system, existing for more than 20 years, for rating pet food based on several main criteria:

Absence of animal by-products
The score favors products without animal by-products, considered lower quality. This is absurd, because animal by-products are meat suitable for human consumption.

Absence of cereals and limitation of legumes/tubers
Cereals are considered undesirable, as are legumes and tubers in large quantities.

High level of animal protein
The score requires a minimum protein level of 40% for dogs and 45% for cats, from “good quality” animal sources. Once again, this quality cannot be verified in this way.

Satisfactory level of animal fat
The system recommends 18-20% fat for dogs and 20-22% for cats, from animal sources.

Low carbs
The score favors a lower carbohydrate level of 20-25% for dogs and 10-15% for cats. Also, this notion is false, not adapted.

Each of these criteria is rated from 0 to 2 points, for a total of 10 points which determines the final grade from A to E.
Secondary criteria such as ash and fiber content and the list of additives are also taken into account.

It is important to note that this rating system is controversial among animal nutrition professionals, who view it as simplistic and potentially misleading.

Indeed, it does not take into account the specific nutritional needs of each animal nor the real quality of the ingredients beyond their category.Each of these criteria is rated from 0 to 2 points, for a total of 10 points which determines the final grade from A to E.
Secondary criteria such as ash and fiber content and the list of additives are also taken into account.

It is important to note that this rating system is controversial among animal nutrition professionals, who view it as simplistic and potentially misleading.

Indeed, it does not take into account the specific nutritional needs of each animal nor the real quality of the ingredients beyond their category.