Animal Food

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IS FEEDING OUR ANIMALS FOOD THAT WILL SLOWLY CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS ABUSE?

ACCORDING TO COPILOT:

Certainly! Here are some animal food brands that have been associated with health problems in pets:

1. Grain-Free Diets and Heart Disease

• Brands: In 2019, the FDA identified 16 brands of dog food linked to diet-related dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a heart condition. These brands often contain high levels of peas, lentils, and potatoes.

• Examples: Acana, Zignature, Taste of the Wild, 4Health, Earthborn Holistic, Blue Buffalo, Nature’s Domain, Fromm, Merrick, California Natural, Natural Balance, Orijen, Nature’s Variety, NutriSource, Nutro, and Rachael Ray Nutrish.

2. Midwestern Pet Foods

• Issue: More than 130 dog deaths and 220 illnesses have been linked to brands manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods due to contamination with aflatoxin, a toxin produced by mold.

• Brands: Sportmix, Pro Pac, Splash, Nunn Better, and Sportstrail.

3. Purina

• Concerns: There have been numerous reports from pet owners about their pets becoming ill or dying after consuming Purina products. Symptoms reported include lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, seizures, rapid weight loss, and rectal bleeding.

• Response: Purina has denied any issues with their products and stated that their quality assurance team found no data indicating a problem.

4. Other Brands with Ethical Concerns

• Brands: Vital Essentials, Nom Nom, Nulo, Wellness Pet Company, Smalls, Farmina Pet Foods, and The Honest Kitchen have been criticized for lacking public policies to eliminate the worst abuses of animals on factory farms.

It’s important to note that while these brands have been associated with health issues, not all products from these brands may be problematic. Always consult with a veterinarian for the best dietary choices for your pets.