The title comes from the conclusion section on a chapter on nutrition and welfare in the excellent book “The Welfare of Cats” edited by Irene Rochlitz. The book was published in 2007. Has the consumer had the benefit any studies … Continue reading →
It is time for pet food labeling to be improved. Consumers demand it for good reason: concern for their pets’ health and welfare. I could have used stronger language in the title but decided against it although it is probably … Continue reading →
This is a snippet of information about feeding cats, particularly food selection in domestic cats, referred to in the book The Welfare of Cats Edited by Irene Rochlitz. I have not seen this topic mentioned before. With the exception of … Continue reading →
By Jo Singer This blog is a follow up to Michael Broad’s recent article. I am pretty sure that reading about the ingredients found in commercial pet food isn’t one of the “sexiest” topics for our readers. It is probably … Continue reading →
If you are convinced that your cat or dog died because of the commercial food he ate then there is a good argument that you should do three things in the interests of cats and dogs generally and for your … Continue reading →
In a class action lawsuit against Purina for including toxic substances in its Beneful brand dog food, it is claimed that Purina has been contacting consumers of their products who have posted stories of their dog becoming ill after eating … Continue reading →
Gram for gram, many cat treats are as calorific as the junk food that we eat. Only a handful of manufacturers list calorie content. Dreamies cat treats (“treats cats crave”) contain about five percent more calories than a glazed Dunkin’ … Continue reading →
FDA pulled the Rug Out From Under Pet Food Consumers Susan Thixton, the doyen of consumer rights in the pet food market believes that the FDA has been lobbied and cajoled by the big pet food manufacturers to stop verifying … Continue reading →
Ethoxyquin is still a preservative in pet food. However, many people consider it too toxic to be in pet food. It is banned in Europe and Australia. It is not banned in America. Despite representations to the FDA by many … Continue reading →
In the USA, the name of the pet food provides a hidden message to the consumer about the quality of the product. I say ‘hidden message’ because you have to swot up the pages on “Brand and Product Names” in … Continue reading →
