C.F.R. » Title 9 » CHAPTER I—ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE › SUBCHAPTER A—ANIMAL WELFARE › PART 3—STANDARDS › Subpart A—Specifications for the Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, and Transportation of Dogs and Cats 1

9 C.F.R. § 3.9

Feeding

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(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 § 3.11(b) of this subpart. Sanitization is achieved by using one of the methods described in § 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 § 3.11(b) of this subpart. Measures must be taken to ensure that there is no molding, deterioration, and caking of feed.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2009–2022 · leading case: Good v. Zoning Hearing Bd. of Heidelberg Twp., 967 A.2d 421 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2009).
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Good v. Zoning Hearing Bd. of Heidelberg Twp., 967 A.2d 421 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2009). · cites it 2× “As to the specific conflicts between the challenged conditions and federal law, Applicants argue the ZHB imposed condition 19, which requires dogs be fed by hand, but 9 C.F.R. § 3.9 allows dogs to be fed dry food with self-feeders.”
United States v. Envigo RMS, LLC (W.D. Va. 2022). · cites it 4× “Food and Water Quality Minimum standards of nourishment are established by 9 C.F.R. § 3.9 , which provides, in relevant part, that dogs must be fed, “at least once each day,” “uncontaminated, wholesome, palatable” food that is of “sufficient quantity and nutritive value.”
United States v. Envigo RMS, LLC (W.D. Va. 2022). “See 9 C.F.R. § 3.9 . 7. Provide adequate veterinary care to all dogs and puppies consistent with 9 C.”
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