Today the news is reporting on chemicals in Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo that are possible carcinogens. MSNBC story This does worry me and makes me happy that I pay more for natural soaps and shampoos for my children. It also makes me think of the things that are added to animal food that have been long ago been deemed unsafe.
The majority of animal foods found in supermarkets, discount stores, and large chain pet food stores contain ingredients that shouldn't be considered food or are so filled with fillers you end up feeding your animal huge quantities to get the nutrition they need.
Most pet food contains corn. Animals do not digest corn and it is used as a filler. All foods containing corn require you to feed large quantities as most of the food is corn. Our rottweiler, Atrus, was on a corn free diet and ate 4 cups of food a day, he weighed 140 pounds. Corn based foods suggested feeding him over 12 cups a day.
Another ingredient often found in pet foods are by-products, which are heads, feet, bones, blood, intestines, lungs, spleens, livers,
ligaments, fat trimmings, unborn babies, and other parts not generally
consumed by humans. If they only state meat by-products, you have no idea what type of animal these parts are coming from.
The dry kibble is so unpalatable, companies spray it with fat to entice the animals to eat them. Then the problem of the fat spoiling comes into play. To deal with this, most companies mix in BHA and BHT as preservatives. These are known carcinogens.
Healthy pet foods do exist, but they are not found at chain stores. Do research on your pets food and read the ingredients. You will be surprise what you find. These healthy foods do cost a bit more up front, however, in the long run you feed less. It can also help your pet live longer.
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