New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 8 - HEALTH
Chapter 23A - ANIMAL FACILITY OPERATION; ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER AND ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATION; PILOT SPAYING AND NEUTERING CLINIC FEES; AND RABIES INOCULATION
Subchapter 1 - SANITARY OPERATION OF KENNELS, PET SHOPS, SHELTERS AND POUNDS
Section 8:23A-1.7 - Feeding and watering
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) Animals shall be fed at least once each day except as otherwise might be required to provide adequate care. Food from the previous day shall be discarded and fresh food supplied daily except when self-feeders are used, as described in (g) below.
(b) The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritional value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animals.
(c) Immature animals shall be fed in accordance with generally accepted procedures; those animals under three months of age shall be fed three times daily; those three to six months of age shall be fed twice daily.
(d) Containers of food shall be accessible to animals and shall be located so as to minimize contamination by excreta.
(e) Feeding pans shall be durable, cleaned and disinfected daily.
(f) Disposable food receptacles may be used but must be discarded after each feeding.
(g) Self-feeders may be used for the feeding of dry food and they shall be cleaned regularly to prevent molding, deterioration or caking of feed.
(h) Potable water must be accessible to animals at all times unless contraindicated by the supervising veterinarian. Receptacles for such purposes shall be cleaned daily.
