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Adulteration in commercial pet food

Adulteration is a major concern in the pet food industry. Even with regulations in place to control this, pet food companies still practice adulteration in some form. Read the label and research before you decide to give your done any product.

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Adulteration in commercial pet food

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  1. Adulteration in commercial pet food

  2. Adulteration Adulteration refers to addition of deleterious or harmful substances with food or drink in order to increase the quantity and make profits. Even the pet industry is not spared and some of the most expensive brands often contain carcinogenic and inflammatory additives which are harmful for pets. Regulations have been made by many countries to check adulteration in human as well as animal food. Let’s see what these harmful ingredients used in pet food industry are and the regulations for pet food manufacturers in India.

  3. Effect On Pets Many pet food companies add a host of chemicals, preservatives and other dangerous items to their product. Upon consumption, pets may face some serious health problems like liver damage, cancer, skin irritation, kidney damage, haemorrhages and thyroid damage. For example, Red dye 40 is a chemical added in order to give colour to pet foods. It was found that pets have shown hyperactivity, inattention and impulsiveness after eating food coated with such chemicals.

  4. Harmful Pet Food Adulterants Rendered fat Fat obtained from livestocks that are dead, diseased, or dying are often rendered and used in pet food. They are listed in the ingredient label as meat and bone meal (MBM).Bisphenol A (BPA)BPA is a synthetic chemical which is used to make plastics and epoxy resins. Epoxy resins containing BPA are usually used to line the inside of pet food cans.Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)BHA is a synthetic antioxidant which is added to pet foods to prevent fat from becoming rancid. This synthetic has been shown to cause cancer in the pets.CarrageenanIt is a stabilizer, thickener, and texturizer which is found in many pet food products. Research has shown that it causes gastrointestinal inflammation and intestinal ulcerations in pets.

  5. Menu Foods-Case Study In 2007, a well known pet food manufacturing company in the USA called Menu Foods Inc. had to recall several brands of their pet food. This food was produced on site. The issue was the wheat gluten added in these foods came from a Chinese company. It was found that the gluten contained melamine, an industrial chemical used for making plastics. The Food and drug investigation (FDA) received more than 10,000 complaints and were notified of at least 14 deaths. The FDA stepped in to investigate, ultimately tracing the food to the Menu plant in Canada. Two Chinese companies and their owners who were responsible for adulteration got indicted in the U.S. federal court. Menu Foods Inc. was later purchased by Simmons Pet Food in 2010.

  6. Regulations in India Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body formed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI regulates human and animal food manufacturing, storage, distribution and sales to ensure safe and wholesome food for consumption. Every food manufacturer should have an FSSAI registration/license so they are under compliance with the FSS Act.

  7. Choosing the Best pet food Choosing the right pet food which is free from adulteration is a challenge for pet parents; however, there are some well known brands in the market which uses premium and natural ingredients to produce their products. Dogsee Chew is one such brand which is 100% natural and free from grain, gluten and preservatives. They offer healthy, nutritious human grade food & treats for pets.

  8. Try Dogsee Chew! We, at Dogsee, offer handcrafted 100% natural, grain-free dog treatsthat are made with 100% pure yak milk. Smoked and sun-dried to perfection for over 35 days for extra hardness and rich flavor, these chews are a natural favourite of canines across the world. An epitome of commitment and care for your beloved pet friend, Dogsee Chew offers healthyYak Milk Dog Treatsthat are free from preservatives and artificial flavoring. Hence, when it comes to Dogsee, you’re holding not just another bag of dog treats, but also a promise to your pets, that you’ll always give them nothing but the best.

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