[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2008]
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 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.