PET FOOD
The following is a list of pet foods approved for Passover 2009,when produced in the U.S.. Products with identical names from foreign countries may have different formulations, thus compromising their Passover status. Make sure to check all labels. There should be no chometz listed. A product listing both meat and dairy ingredients may not be used any time during the year.(See article "Feeding Your Pet: Barking Up the Right Tree" for more information)
CATS |
Evangers: When bearing CRC approval
Friskies(canned): Selects Indoor Herbed Salmon Entrée, Selects Indoor Classic Chicken Entrée, Special Diet Classic Paté Ocean Whitefish Dinner, Special Diet Classic Paté Beef & Chicken Entrée, Special Diet Classic Paté Turkey & Giblets Dinner, Special Diet Classic Paté with Salmon, Special Diet Classic Paté Beef & Liver Entrée, Senior Classic Paté Pacific Salmon Dinner in Sauce, Classic Paté Turkey & Giblets Dinner.
Prescription Diet: a/d, c/d (dry only), d/d (except duck), g/d (dry only), i/d (dry only), k/d (dry only), m/d, r/d, s/d, t/d, w/d (dry only) zd.
Science Diet (dry): Adult Optimal Care Ocean Fish & Rice Recipe, Adult Optimal Care Original, Adult Indoor, Indoor Mature Adult, Adult Hairball Control, Adult Hairball Control Light, Hairball Control Mature Adult, Adult Light, Adult Oral Care, Adult Sensitive Skin, Mature Adult Active Longevity Original, Kitten Indoor, Kitten Healthy Development Original, Kitten Healthy Development Ocean Fish & Rice. |
DOGS |
Evangers: When bearing CRC approval
Mighty Dog: (canned): Classic Chicken Egg & Bacon Dinner, Classic Gourmet Dinner, Senior Beef & Rice Dinner, Senior Chicken & Rice Dinner, Senior Turkey & Rice Dinner, Classic Turkey & Bacon Dinner.
Prescription Diet: a/d, c/d, d/d g/d, h/d, i/d, j/d (dry only), k/d, n/d, r/d, s/d, t/d, u/d. w/d (dry only), z/d Low Allergen.
Science Diet(dry): Adult Active, Adult Large Breed, Adult Light, Adult Light Large Breed, Adult Light Small Bites, Adult Oral Care, Puppy Healthy Development Original, Puppy Small Bites, Puppy Large Breed, Mature Adult Large Breed, Mature Adult Active Longevity, Mature Adult Small Bites, Sensitive Skin Adult.
Science Diet (canned): Adult Light.
Nutro (dry): Natural Choice Lamb & Rice Formula, Natural Choice Lite |
FISH |
| Fish food and vacation blocks often contain chometz. 3-day Pyramid Fish Feeder manufactured by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals is chometz-free. (However, the 7-day feeder contains chometz.) Goldfish and Tropical fish can be given tubular worms, frozen brine shrimp, and freeze dried worms (if they do not contain fillers). |
BIRDS (PARROTS, PARAKEETS, COCKATIELS, MACAWS) |
• Millet and sorghum as main diet.
• Peanuts, sunflower seeds, safflower seeds can be given.
• Larger birds such as parrots can eat pure alfalfa pellets (make sure it is pure alfalfa since it is common to add grains) or dry dog food (see above for list).
• Smaller birds can also have pure alfalfa pellets, crush before feeding.
• Can supplement with sliced grapes, cottage cheese, rice cakes (birds like these), small pieces of lean meat, matza, berries, eggs, canned baby fruits. All large food should be shredded before serving. These items should be given sparingly.
• For minerals, can have oyster shells (calcium) or mineral block such as Kaytee Tropical Fruit Mineral Block Treat.
• The greater the variety, the better. |
HAMSTERS, GUINEA PIGS, GERBILS & RABBITS |
• Best to feed pure alfalfa pellets. Make sure it is pure alfalfa since it is common to add grains. Dried alfalfa may also be given.
• Can supplement with mixture of cut-up fruits and vegetables – carrots, broccoli, grapes, apples, melon, kale, parsley, oranges, celery, dry corn, sunflower seeds, cabbage. Can also give some matza. If not accustomed to these items, give sparingly.
• Guinea pigs, especially, will benefit from kale, parsley and oranges.
• Hamsters, especially, will benefit from apples.
• Guinea pigs need vitamin C added to diet. |
Mixes sold in stores often contain chometz. It is advisable to mix regular
and Pesach food together one to two weeks before Pesach before switching
completely to Pesach food. The ratio of regular and Pesach food should be changed slowly to get the animal used to the new diet. Check with your veterinarian before changing diet.
Star-K expresses appreciation to Dr. Aaron Weissberg for his help in preparing these guidelines. |
PET STORES WHERE CHOMETZ PET FOOD MAY BE BOUGHT AFTER PESACH
Petco
Petsmart
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