− | |resources = | + | |resources = {{EduBrief|text = With the major nutritional problem facing dogs and cats being obesity, it has become critical for pet owners and veterinary professionals to clearly understand the appropriate amount of food to feed pets. A major part of educating pet owners involve understanding food labels and feeding instructions. This section describes how feeding instructions are derived for each product, how pet food manufactures estimate energy needs of dogs and cat and the role pet owners play in practicing responsible feeding practices. This section also includes some online tools that help determine appropriate energy targets for dogs and cats. |