OWNERS QUESTION FOOD SAFETY AFTER PET FOOD RECALLS!
Pet food manufacturers and veterinary leaders help
provide needed information (Video)!
With the health of their pets on the line, pet owners
have shown an increased awareness and concern for how
commercial pet foods are produced. Many are choosing
alternative sources when providing nutrition for their
pets.
There are more than 15,000 brands of pet food offered in
the United States and the responsibility for insuring
the safety of those foods lies with the FDA, the USDA
and the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).
Consumers have choices ranging from dry kibble that
provides convenience and a long shelf life to canned and
semi moist foods that look good enough for humans to
eat.
Through a combination of quality ingredient selection,
proper compounding, and a cooking process that destroys
harmful microorganisms and enzymes, pet food
manufacturers help to insure the safety of the pet’s
food. The benefits derived from this attention to detail
are evident in the extended longevity of our dogs and
cats over the last few decades.
Home cooked meals have provided a strengthening of the
human-animal bond for some pet owners, but veterinary
experts agree that people should take time to discuss
the possible concerns of this type of diet with their
veterinarian. Nutritional deficiencies can be very
common when feeding meals prepared at home. Whether
discussing the merits of a particular diet or trying to
decide which commercial food is best for your pet, the
family veterinarian is still the best choice to help you
make an informed choice.
For more information, visit
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