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== Complementary Care and Treats Manufacturing ==
 
== Complementary Care and Treats Manufacturing ==
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Treats for cats and dogs come in a variety of forms. In the EU, the majority are termed complementary as they are designed to complement main meal complete and balanced pet foods. In the US, the same products are generally identified as "treats" or "snacks." In either case, they should therefore '''only make up a small percentage of the daily calorie intake'''. Feeding recommendations on some pet food manufacturers’ products suggest feeding no more than 10% of required daily calories.
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Treats for cats and dogs come in a variety of forms. In the EU, the majority are termed complementary as they are designed to complement main meal complete and balanced pet foods. In the US, the same products are generally identified as "'''treats'''" or "'''snacks'''". In either case, they should therefore '''only make up a small percentage of the daily calorie intake'''. Feeding recommendations on some pet food manufacturers’ products suggest feeding no more than 10% of required daily calories.
    
Here are some of the most common ways to make treats for cats and dogs:
 
Here are some of the most common ways to make treats for cats and dogs:
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Here ingredients are mixed together before being injected into a shaped mould. After cooling the treats are released from the mould. Moulds are usually used to create specific sizes and shapes of chew.
 
Here ingredients are mixed together before being injected into a shaped mould. After cooling the treats are released from the mould. Moulds are usually used to create specific sizes and shapes of chew.
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== Pet Food Safety and Quality==
 
== Pet Food Safety and Quality==