Companies of inexpensive dog food will use the cheapest source of grain. This has created hikes in dog deaths every few years from contaminated food. Cheaper dog food will be loaded with numerous additives with many being carcinogens. Chemicals that cause cancer. It is thought that even small amounts of Aflatoxin fed over the years will create more susceptibility to cancer. Aflatoxin is just one of the unhealthy components of dry dog food. Cancer is the No. 1 disease to shorten the life of your pet and the ASPCA has given the figure that 60% of all dogs in the U.S. over the age of 6 will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. It is also the number 1 killer of dogs over the age of 2. 6 million dogs a year are diagnosed with cancer with diet being the cause. Why?
The do it because it's a cheap extender for the food--they can make it cheaper per can than doing it right.
Pay more for the premium stuff that doesn't use those, and your dog will be healthier.
Pay more for the premium stuff that doesn't use those, and your dog will be healthier.
They only care about profit, not your pet. If they cared about pets, the food would be suitable for the species. Dog and cat food would not have grains and unnecessary chemicals. If they can get away with putting cheap stuff in the food, they will do it.
The brands that are involved in the big recall a few years ago have done nothing to make their foods better.
The brands that are involved in the big recall a few years ago have done nothing to make their foods better.