A useful analysis request specifies the exact recipe, nutrient, units and basis. Asking for all the nutrition information often produces material that cannot be compared directly.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Product | Include format and recipe name. |
| Data | Name the nutrient and requested basis. |
| Version | Ask for the date or current formulation covered. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
Record product details, quotes or unanswered questions. Notes stay in this tab; download them before leaving.
Include format and recipe name.
Name the nutrient and requested basis.
Ask for the date or current formulation covered.
A practical example
Requesting phosphorus in grams per 1,000 kcal is more precise than asking whether the food has much phosphorus, when your veterinary team needs that measure.
Before you decide
Let the professional interpreting the data identify which figures are needed.
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.