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Food label reference

Omega-6 Label Claims: Keep the Units Attached

Quick answer

Comparing omega-6 claims starts with the stated substance and basis. A ratio shown in marketing does not replace the underlying figures or establish a dietary benefit for your dog.

By DogSafeLast updated September 27, 2026

What to check

CheckWhat to verify
ClaimCopy the complete wording rather than the highlighted number.
DataAsk which measured values support a printed ratio.
ContextKeep total and individually named fatty acids separate.
Use this checklist for your own comparison

Record product details, quotes or unanswered questions. Notes stay in this tab; download them before leaving.

Copy the complete wording rather than the highlighted number.

Ask which measured values support a printed ratio.

Keep total and individually named fatty acids separate.

A practical example

If one product supplies a ratio and another supplies percentages, mark the comparison incomplete until compatible figures are available.

Before you decide

Do not calculate missing nutrients from a marketing ratio alone.

For the broader task, see Dog-food label comparison.

Reference and scope

AAFCO: understanding pet-food labels provides background for this topic. Not an evaluation of a specific food or individual dietary suitability. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.

Sources: AAFCO: understanding pet-food labels; AAFCO: ingredient lists. This article is general information, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog is in distress, contact your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately. Sources and editorial standards.