(1) All PET FOODS and SPECIALTY PET FOODS shall bear feeding directions consistent with the purpose statement on the PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL.

(2) PET FOOD, including treats and FOOD MIXERS, LABELED as complete and balanced for any or ALL LIFE STAGES, as provided in WAC 16-252-044 (3)(a), except those PET FOODS LABELED in accordance with WAC 16-252-044(4), shall list feeding directions on the product LABEL. These directions shall be expressed in common terms and shall appear prominently on the LABEL. Feeding directions shall, at a minimum, include the amount of FAMILIAR HOUSEHOLD UNIT of product per weight of (dog or cat). The frequency of feeding shall also be specified.

(3) SPECIALTY PET FOOD, including treats or FOOD MIXERS, LABELED as complete and balanced for any or ALL LIFE STAGES, as provided in WAC 16-252-044(1), or as a DAILY FOOD, shall list feeding directions on the product LABEL. These feeding directions shall be adequate to meet the feeding requirements of the intended species of the SPECIALTY PET. These directions shall be expressed in common terms and shall appear prominently on the LABEL. The frequency of feeding shall also be specified.

(4) PET FOOD or SPECIALTY PET FOOD SUPPLEMENTS shall list feeding directions on the product LABEL. The directions must be expressed in common terms and appear prominently on the LABEL and, at minimum, include the quantity of feeding unit, e.g., tablets, capsules, granules, or liquids) per weight of animal. The frequency of feeding shall also be specified.

(5) When a PET FOOD or SPECIALTY PET FOOD is intended for use by or under the supervision or direction of a veterinarian, the statement: "Use only as directed by your veterinarian" may be used in lieu of feeding directions.