A healthy, complete and quality diet is essential for our animals: it protects against diseases, nutritional deficiencies, inflammations and changes in gastrointestinal function, obesity, dental diseases, heart, liver and kidney diseases. But how to find your way among the thousands of foods on the market?
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A healthy, complete and quality nutrition it is indispensable for our animals: it protects against diseases, nutritional deficiencies, inflammations and changes in gastrointestinal function, obesity, dental diseases, heart, liver and kidney diseases. But how to orient yourself among the a thousand foods on the market?
Il consiglio è semper quello di inquire carefully, read the labels carefully and study the compositions of the products. We know we need to be careful about what we feed our pets and we try to do it as best we can.
But what are the bad ingredients to stay away from?
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BHA e BHT
Both the butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) they are used as preservatives in pet food. But both are possible carcinogens that have produced tumors in laboratory animals. How can they still be allowed in pet food today?
Propylene glycol
This chemical is used to preserve the moisture and texture in pet foods. But studies have also shown that the propylene glycol particularly harmful to the liver, kidneys and brain of our animals. It can lead to intestinal blockages and even cancerous intestinal lesions.
Diphosphate tetrasodico
This emulsifier is mainly used in cat food to increase palatability. It is also a tartar control ingredient and is found in many toothpaste brands, as well as being used in household cleaning products, including rust removers. Its toxicity is generally not severe enough to cause death, but it can cause diarrhea and nausea. If you are noticing that your pet is suffering from these problems after eating, it may be a good idea to check for this ingredient.
dicalcium phosphate
It is another additive used to improve the texture of dog and cat food. It cannot absorb water and is practically insoluble. May cause soft tissue calcification and also leads to kidney stones.
What can you do?
There is no easy answer to finding the perfect food for your pet. Continue on read the labels. Do your best to eliminate foods that have these harmful chemicals and choose the most natural option possible. Give preference to organic lines, bearing in mind that certification from a recognized body is required. Whenever possible, cook at home by asking your vet for advice (READ: DIY Dog Biscuits: 10 Recipes). Overwhelm companies with protest letters and disseminate this information as much as possible
To learn more about laws:
- Dangerous Bowls
- Investigation Dossier di Gaia: "Food alarm for dogs and cats" by Stefano Apuzzo
- Feeding pets - What pet foods contain
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- Foods for animals tested and cruelty free products: the lists
- Pet food: do you really know what's inside your dog or cat's food?
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