[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 9CFR3.9]

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                  TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
 
  CHAPTER I--ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 
                               AGRICULTURE
 
PART 3--STANDARDS--Table of Contents
 
Subpart A--Specifications for the Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, and 
                   Transportation of Dogs and Cats \1\
 
Sec. 3.9  Feeding.

    (a) Dogs and cats must be fed at least once each day, except as 
otherwise might be required to provide adequate veterinary care. The 
food must be uncontaminated, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient 
quantity and nutritive value to maintain the normal condition and weight 
of the animal. The diet must be appropriate for the individual animal's 
age and condition.
    (b) Food receptacles must be used for dogs and cats, must be readily 
accessible to all dogs and cats, and must be

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located so as to minimize contamination by excreta and pests, and be 
protected from rain and snow. Feeding pans must either be made of a 
durable material that can be easily cleaned and sanitized or be 
disposable. If the food receptacles are not disposable, they must be 
kept clean and must be sanitized in accordance with Sec. 3.11(b) of this 
subpart. Sanitization is achieved by using one of the methods described 
in Sec. 3.11(b)(3) of this subpart. If the food receptacles are 
disposable, they must be discarded after one use. Self-feeders may be 
used for the feeding of dry food. If self-feeders are used, they must be 
kept clean and must be sanitized in accordance with Sec. 3.11(b) of this 
subpart. Measures must be taken to ensure that there is no molding, 
deterioration, and caking of feed.