Cat Autopsy?
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 →
Tag Archives: cat food ingredients
Purina allegedly paying to gag consumers who post on social media
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 →
Cat waistlines at risk from high calorie treats
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
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 it still in fish meal in pet food?
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 →
Pet food names and what they mean
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 →
Beef cat food is really chicken
I heard on the radio this morning, on the Steve Allen show on LBC 97.3, that some cat food labelled ‘beef’ is in fact chicken. Is this news or something which should surprise us? I have nothing else to go … Continue reading →
We need good, independent scientific studies on the quality and suitability of cat food
Yes, we need fully independent scientific studies on the quality of the different types of cat food: manufactured dry and wet, and raw. But what is the likelihood of us ever having sight these quality scientific studies? There is a … Continue reading →
Can I feed kitten food to an adult cat?
The answer is yes but an adult cat might put on weight if he is feeding exclusively on kitten food or it might assist a cat who is feeding poorly and slightly underweight. Pregnant cats, cats that are unspayed and … Continue reading →
Prescription Diets for Cats Are a Scam
Although Hill’s have the patent on the phrase “prescription diet”, other major pet food manufacturers such as Purina, Iams and Royal Canin also manufacture similar products which are sold through veterinary clinics to give the impression that they have specific … Continue reading →