Heavy metal levels in pet food is between eight and 670-times higher than in human food and none was within a level considered safe for humans as found in a study. Veterinary Opinion Karen Becker, a veterinarian, says that if … please continue reading
We all like to give our cat a treat. We know that we should not overdo it. Treats should never exceed 20% of a cat’s total daily food. I believe that that is a good guideline. I have more or less answered the question. So what is the required total daily food intake for a domestic cat? please continue reading
There are philosophical and nutritional reasons as to why cats cannot be vegetarian. There is, though, a dry cat food vegetarian product on the market in the UK which undermines the arguments. please continue reading
Endotoxins from dead salmonella in pet food can harm your cat’s health but the FDA are apathetic to the pleas of a well-known pet food expert and consumer advocate, Susan Thixton, to change their stance with respect to this toxin in pet food. please continue reading
The Radura symbol indicates that the food has been irradiated to kill bugs and bacteria. It also creates carcinogenic chemicals which can harm pets. Pet food is irradiated to primarily benefit the manufacturer by extending shelf life. It is a cynical process. Watch out for the symbol and avoid these products. please continue reading
My research indicates that the percentage of protein in cat food should be between 25 and 50%. The classic prey of a domestic cat is the mouse. The mouse is made up of 40% protein. please continue reading
This is a weird and arresting photograph. It makes you look twice. To me it is a rapidly growing species of fungus (mold) which has taken hold on the cat food because the can has been open for a while … please continue reading
A study conducted in the Netherlands concluded that raw pet food was made under slacker standards that human food and as a consequence pathogens hazardous to pet health is contained in these foods in significant quantities some of which are zoonotic. please continue reading
It is not smart of Petsmart to store their cat and dog food behind large windows as it might get too hot which may impair food quality and call into question its quality. please continue reading
I believe, and this is a theory, that cat junk food (poor quality dry cat food or perhaps even all dry cat food) confuses the cat into being unable to assess the calorific value per weight of their food which … please continue reading
