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the truth about dog food ingredients
you've been fooled​!

Is your dog or cat suffering from unexplained health issues? We recommend you consider looking at their diet.

As a caring pet parent, your role is important to make sure your pets get the best of everything.
Not every pet food manufacturer uses the best and healthiest ingredients.
PetMD recently took a survey. They found that nearly 80% of pet owners recognize the importance of a balanced diet. However, almost half of these owners have never checked if their pet’s food meets AAFCO standards. These standards are set to make sure the food provides everything your pet needs to stay healthy.
What ingredients should you look out for? Here are a few unnecessary and unhealthy ingredients in your pet’s food.

Animal By-Products

Per dogadvisor.com, “Animal by-products are simply cheaper… notably cheaper than most other comparable meat products. They’re used for making dog food because they save money. Not because they’re more nutritious.”
Which parts of the animal are by-products, you ask?
By-products are parts of an animal that are unfit for people to eat. Here are a few examples:
Some may even use other parts of an animal you wouldn’t expect to find in dog or cat food, such as:
Per akc.org, your pet’s body digests less protein when there is a higher grain level in their food.

Starches like corn are cheap and often used to add bulk to food. Too many fillers can cause gas, bloating, digestive issues, and constipation or diarrhea.

Dogs and cats can develop allergies to foods that have corn in them.
Some symptoms of a corn allergy in dogs and cats include:
Here are some synthetic vitamins and minerals that may be in your furry baby’s food, per dogsnaturallymagazine.com

Synthetic Vitamins and Minerals

What are synthetic vitamins and minerals, and why are they in dog and cat food?

Scientists create synthetic vitamins and minerals in a laboratory. Unlike natural ones, they lack complete vitamins or minerals. They are just a shadow of the real thing.

Pet food companies heat dog ingredients to very high temperatures. The intent is to kill microbes and bacteria. Unfortunately, this also destroys the natural vitamins and minerals in those ingredients.

To meet AAFCO standards, pet food companies will add synthetic vitamins and minerals to the food after it is cooked.

Feeding your dog or cat food with by-products, corn, synthetic vitamins, and minerals could harm their health. It’s crucial to avoid grocery store brands like these!

https://247wallst.com/special-report/2023/11/18/the-11-worst-dog-food-brands-in-america/

At Doggyland, we care deeply about your pets and want to help them live long, happy, and healthy lives.

We aim to provide you with the knowledge and resources to make the best choices for your pets.
We encourage you to visit a trusted pet food store like Pawpular Companions in Liberty Lake, where you can find healthier, more natural food choices for your beloved pets
https://pawpularcompanions.biz/