cat and dog

food And WAter

Clean water must be available at all times at a temperature, quantity and quality that meets the physiological needs of the cat and dog, and that the cat and dog will drink

 Dogs and cats must receive a balanced and complete diet which allows them to maintain good health and growth, recognising the physiological status and special needs of differing ages and species

 Puppies and kittens under four months of age must be offered a sufficient quantity of a balanced and complete diet at least three times daily, from three weeks of age.

 Dogs and cats which are co-housed with other animals must be monitored during feeding to ensure that all animals are eating their own share.

 Uneaten, spoiled or stale food must be removed and disposed of promptly.

 Food and water containers must be removed, cleaned and replaced immediately if noticed to be contaminated by urine, faeces, vomitus and the like.

 Food must be stored to prevent its deterioration or contamination.

Food should be prepared hygienically and served in clean, non-spillable containers.

 Food should be given to pups and kittens under four months of age with a maximum interval of 12 hours between feeds. (For example, a puppy that receives its third feed, and final feed, for the day at 5pm should receive its first feed for the next day no later than 5am the following morning.)

 Food and water containers should be readily accessible to dogs and cats, and be positioned to avoid spillage or contamination by urine or faeces.

 Food and water containers should be stable, non-toxic and easily cleaned/disinfected.

 Puppies from four to six months of age and kittens from four to eight months of age should be offered a sufficient amount of a balanced and complete diet at least twice daily.



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