Pet Food Recall Should Have Us All Thinking About Pet Food Quality

[ann stewart]

As pet owners, the recent pet food recall should have us more concerned than ever about the quality of food we provide for our precious animals. The recent recall was reported to be linked to contamination with melamine, a chemical used to make plastic kitchenware, countertops, fertilizers and flame retardants. This contaminate is responsible for the death of 16 cats and dogs per the FDA reports. Others were reported by the FDA to have suffered kidney failure and other serious symptoms. Other sites such as www.petconnection.com indicate that people have reported well over 3,000 pets have died and over 12,000 have fallen ill. Although these reports are not to be considered an official count, it does indicate that the numbers of pets that have suffered due to this contamination problem far exceeds the government report.
Because of our new-found awareness concerning quality control it is imperative that we take a closer look at other quality control issues and nutritional deficits in the pet food industry. Without consideration to contaminates that require recalls, we need to check out what is in the food that is considered "safe." It is widespread practice within the industry to include amounts of the following ingredients in most pet food formulas.
? Bones, intestines, heads, feet, tendons, ligaments and other undesirable body parts known as by-products. These are the leftovers after choice meat has been processed for human consumption. Besides sounding disgusting, by-products are inferior sources of protein and can be difficult to digest.
? Soy, corn, corn gluten and wheat gluten are often used as protein sources. Again, they are of inferior quality and difficult to digest. Dogs can also be allergic to gluten based products.
? Preservatives, including BHT, BHA, Ethoxyquin, and artificial colors. These additives can be very harmful to pets. Ethoxyquin is listed and identified as a hazardous chemical under the criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. Ethoxyquin is used as a pesticide and as a preservative in the manufacture of rubber. It is actually used in some human foods and spices. So what's the big deal you say? Amounts allowed in the manufacture of dog food are up to 300 times (pound for pound) what is allowed for humans. This can cause kidney and liver cancer and stomach ulcers.
? Many large manufacturers make pet food in huge amounts that end up being stored in warehouses, trucks, etc. for six months to a year without proper climate control. What should you do? We recommend that you take a careful look at a premium dog food such as Life's Abundance Premium Dog Food. This brand is made using only fresh ingredients. It is chocked full of nutrients and high quality meat proteins. There are NO by-products, corn, wheat, gluten or soy. There are NO artificial flavors, colors, sugars or chemical preservatives.
Life's Abundance is formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks, a highly respected and nationally recognized holistic veterinarian and can be found at www.healthydoghouse.com. The company is meticulous about quality and safety, using only fresh, premium ingredients with strict quality controls standards to ensure product safety.
Why is Life's Abundance Premium Dog Food Better? Here's why: ? Life's Abundance is always made with fresh ingredients. They use an exclusive "fast-cook" process to preserve the fresh taste of natural foods. Batches are made more frequently assuring that Life's Abundance will be delivered to your door within approximately 6 weeks of preparation.
? Premium all natural chicken meal, catfish meal, and eggs provide high quality easily digested animal protein sources to support strong muscles, healthy organs, and overall health.
? Chicken fat, catfish meal, flaxseed meal, and eggs provide a natural balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids to promote healthy skin and shiny coat.
? Whole brown rice provides an excellent source of highly digestible carbohydrates for short-term energy and dietary fiber that is gentle on the stomach.
? Fresh vegetables and fruit provide natural plant sources of phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and potent bioflavonoids that help support an active immune system.
? Grape seed extract provides a natural source of concentrated antioxidant nutrients.
? Beet fiber, brewers yeast, and natural bacteria cultures help the digestive system work at peak efficiency, allowing your pet to get even more nutrition from this wholesome food.
? Enhanced with natural DHA and EPA support good vision, a strong heart and healthy central nervous system.
? It is free from artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. It contains a blend of natural antioxidants that helps maintain a healthy immune system and keeps it fresh longer. If you have always thought that dog food was dog food, and you always bought was cheapest, you need to think about what you are really getting for your money. To compare your brand with Life's Abundance, click here then make your own decision: www.healthydoghouse.com/compare-dog-foods.html Be sure to click here for more information: www.healthydoghouse.com

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