Evidence and Source Library
This library collects the outside sources cited across the guides, comparison pages, and press materials.
Regulatory and Veterinary Sources
Pet Food
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA overview of how pet food is regulated in the United States, including labeling and safety basics.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
Open sourceIngredients and Additives in Pet Food
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA guidance on pet food ingredient categories and additives that show up on dog and cat food labels.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
Open sourceSafety Alerts and Advisories for Pet Food and Animal Feed
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA page for safety alerts and advisories related to pet food and animal feed.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
Open sourceGlobal Nutrition Guidelines
WSAVA
Veterinary nutrition guidance published by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
Open sourceAAHA Nutritional Assessment Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
American Animal Hospital Association
Clinical guidance for nutritional assessment in dogs and cats.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
Open sourceAAFCO Pet Food Labeling Guide
AAFCO
Consumer-facing guide to reading U.S. pet food labels.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
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Competitor Listing Sources
PawScan: Pet Food Scanner
Apple App Store
App Store listing used to confirm platform availability and the scan workflow described publicly for PawScan.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
Open sourceDog Food Scanner & Advisor
Apple App Store
App Store listing used to confirm the public product details available for Dog Food Scanner & Advisor.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
Open sourceHapu: Pet Food Scanner
Apple App Store
App Store listing used to confirm the public product details available for Hapu.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
Open sourceCat Food Scanner - Leo
Apple App Store
App Store listing used to confirm the public product details available for Cat Food Scanner - Leo.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
Open sourceElioPet: food scanner for pets
Google Play
Google Play listing used to confirm the public product details available for ElioPet.
Accessed: 2026-02-26
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