Fat-Free Formula For Pets

Is there such a thing as fat-free pet food?
The answer is no for several reasons. Pet foods are different than human foods in that one pet food supplies all the nutrition the animal receives, whereas people eat a variety of foods. Fat is an essential nutrient and a certain amount of fat in the pet's diet is critical. Eliminating it from pet food would remove it from that animal's diet completely.

Reduced calorie or "lite" foods are available for both dogs and cats. For those people interested in comparing products, the manufacturer should be contacted and the fat (dry matter basis) and kcals/lb. (M.E.) should be requested for specific products.