# Chowmark — Full LLM Content Index
# Generated dynamically. Last updated: 2026-09-29

## About Chowmark
Chowmark (chowmark.com) is an independent pet food safety platform for US and
Canadian pet owners. We score pet food products on a 0–100 scale using a
five-factor algorithm built on AAFCO standards, FDA recall data, ingredient
quality, and peer-reviewed veterinary research. No brand sponsorships. No paid
placements. The site covers 978+ products across 200+ brands, tracks active FDA
and CFIA recalls in real time, and answers ingredient safety questions for dogs
and cats.

## Scoring Methodology
- Nutritional Completeness (30%): AAFCO minimum standards compliance
- Ingredient Quality (30%): Protein source quality, fillers, artificial additives
- Safety Record (20%): FDA/CFIA recall history, class-action history
- Evidence Base (10%): Meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines, peer-reviewed research
- Transparency (10%): AAFCO statement, feeding trials, ingredient sourcing disclosure

## Key URLs
- Methodology: https://chowmark.com/methodology
- Brands: https://chowmark.com/brands
- Ingredients: https://chowmark.com/ingredients
- Recalls: https://chowmark.com/recalls
- Can dogs eat X: https://chowmark.com/can-dogs-eat/[food]
- Can cats eat X: https://chowmark.com/can-cats-eat/[food]
- Product page: https://chowmark.com/brand/[brand-slug]/[product-slug]
- Brand page: https://chowmark.com/brand/[brand-slug]
- Recall page: https://chowmark.com/recall/[recall-slug]
- Sitemap: https://chowmark.com/sitemap.xml

## Data Sources
- FDA Enforcement Reports (pet food recalls)
- CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) recalls
- Open Pet Food Facts (ingredient and product data)
- AAFCO Official Publication (nutritional standards)
- WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines
- Peer-reviewed veterinary nutrition literature

## Contact
- General: hello@chowmark.com
- Press: press@chowmark.com
- Security: security@chowmark.com