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American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN): The US's specialty organization for board-certified veterinary nutritionists.

American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN): An international association of veterinarians and animal scientists with a common interest in animal nutrition as it relates to animal health.

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO): A voluntary membership association of local, state and federal agencies charged by law to regulate the sale and distribution of animal feeds and animal drug remedies.

Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP): An independent organization "made up of dedicated veterinarians and veterinary healthcare personnel who are committed to making the lives of dogs, cats, all other animals and people healthier and more vital."

PetDiets.com: "Veterinary Nutritional Consultations, Inc. is an independent consulting group for professionals in the practice of veterinary medicine and individual pet owners seeking nutritional advice."

The Pet Food Institute: "The voice of the pet food industry." The pet food industry's largest and most powerful trade group.

Small animal nutrition resources (courtesy of AAVN): Everything from finding private nutrition consultation services to learning how to read a pet food label can be found here.

The Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals: The first of its kind, this new service is designed to find novel ways to help pets manage their weight.

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA): "The FDA regulates the can of cat food, bag of dog food, or box of dog treats or snacks in your pantry. Learn about recalls and how to report a complaint."

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN): Veterinary medicine's largest and most influential independent resource for veterinarians, veterinary staff, and pet owners.

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