The dog and cat food brands that meet our Advanced Nutrition requirements are scientifically-formulated with high-quality nutrients such as proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Not all dogs and cats are the same. That's why Advanced Nutrition brands are available in a variety of formulas tailored to fit your pet's life stage, breed or activity level. You'll also find options that offer solutions to specific pet conditions like sensitive stomach, skin & coat and weight management.
With food in the Advanced Nutrition category, you don't have to feed your pet as much of it, which means less waste for you to pick up.
Contains quality ingredients
Meets AAFCO* nutrition standards *Association of American Feed Control Officials, Inc.
Contains high-quality meat proteins as a primary ingredient (Except Vegetarian Formulas)
Scientifically-formulated to have consistent nutrients in every bite
Scientifically-formulated to meet specific pet needs
Use our Petco Certified Nutrition charts to find the right nutrition solution for your dog or cat.
Use the guide below to learn exactly what to look for when shopping for dog or cat food.
A specific animal-based protein such as chicken meal tends to be of higher quality than poultry meal.
Carbohydrates should come from high-quality sources such as whole grains.
Fats should come from high-quality sources such as chicken fat or fish oil.
Regular and sale prices, offers and selection on petco.com may vary from those of Petco stores and the Petco Local Ad.
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