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Because minerals are essential to good health, pet foods include mineral supplements to meet the nutrient requirement standards developed by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Minerals commonly added to pet food include: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium and chloride, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, iodine, and selenium.
