What’s Really in Commercial Pet Food? Dr. Charles E Loops, DVM
“Science Diet & Hill’s dog & cat food products are not good diets. They use chemical preservatives that have been shown to cause problems in some animals & they use by-products, which are words on the ingredient label that need to be avoided at all costs. This generally means food not utilized for human consumption.”
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“What most consumers are unaware of is that the pet food industry is an extension of the human food industry… pet food provides a place for slaughterhouse waste and grains considered “unfit for human consumption” to be turned into profit.” — Born Free USA (formerly the Animal Protection Institute): What’s really in pet food… click here to read the article!
What are you feeding your pet tonight?
ANIMAL DIGEST – a mix of unknown animals & animal parts; often the ‘leftovers’ are deemed ‘unfit’ for human consumption
ANIMAL FAT – low in linoleic acid necessary for healthy coat & skin
BHA – chemical preservative that’s suspected of causing cancer
BHT – same as above
BEET PULP – filler, high in sugar
BEEF TALLOW – rock hard, white, and fatty. Most dogs have great difficulty in digesting it
BY-PRODUCTS – meat by-products have no meat in them; it’s what’s left over after the ‘meat’ has been removed. Questionable nutritional value due to inconsistent ingredients
CELLULOSE – empty filler: often just dried wood processed to a fine powder
EGG PRODUCT – leftovers – including undeveloped eggs, shells, & tissue unfit for human consumption
ETHOXYQUIN – a rubber stabilizer and pesticide; known to cause liver and kidney dysfunction
FISH MEAL – unknown, often unusable fish parts
FATS/OILS – usually left-over restaurant grease; often rancid
FLAVOURINGS – may include substances that dogs are sensitive to, such as MSG or HVP
GRAINS – cats & dogs are not grain (corn, rice, wheat, etc.) eaters. Their mouths contain no digestive enzymes & no grinding teeth. Their prey’s stomach contains pre-digested plant vegetation. (no cornstalks, rice paddies, or wheat fields!)
HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN – contains MSG & may cause adverse reactions in sensitive animals.
IRON OXIDE – basically the same ingredient as ‘rust’
‘MEAT & BONE MEAL’ – a by-product (14% may be indigestible residue) made from mammal parts (including the 4 D’s – Dead, Diseased, Dying, Disabled) including rendered animals from shelters, road kill, etc.
NITRATES – produce carcinogenic substances called nitrosamines
PEANUT/SOYBEAN HULLS – harsh fibers that can create chronic constipation & damage sensitive colon tissues
POULTRY – can be any type of fowl: geese, buzzards, etc.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL – (related to anti-freeze) causes irregularities in the red blood cells of cats. Dogs & cats can become addicted to it. It can cause skin problems, hair loss, dull coat, diarrhoea, overweight & even death
SALT – can lead to hypertension, kidney stress, colon irritation
SORGHUM – low in digestibility
SOYBEANS – difficult to digest/assimilate; linked to bloat in dogs
SUGAR, sucrose, (corn) syrup etc – addictive; empty calories
WHEY – after weaning, many dogs are lactose intolerant; can cause digestive problems
YEAST – can cause allergies
Feed your carnivore companion a healthy diet… Raw – as nature intended.
It’s vet recommended! – Your pet will love you for it!
What to expect:
- fresh breath
- clean teeth
- less or no fleas
- less stool!
- no more “doggy odour”
- soft & shiny coat
- no more ‘hot spots’ or ‘itchies
- increased energy & vitality
- boosted immune system
- lowered vet bills
- and more!
True Carnivores…
Feeding a raw ‘prey’ diet to dogs & cats for over 16 years now!