The dog food and cat food recall was a scary time for all pet owners, and we'll probably never know just how many beloved pets died or became ill because of it.
About 2 years ago, while researching dog skin allergies, I read about the B.A.R.F. diet (stands for biologically available raw food). It made sense to me, as it follows what the natural diet of a dog living in the wild would be: raw meat, bones, no chemicals, preservatives, or mystery ingredients you'll find listed on commercial pet foods. So I started feeding Abby the BARF diet. Later I spoke to my veterinarian about it, and he had never heard of it. Since he continued to recommend Eukanuba, Iams, Hills Science Diet, and Purina products, I reverted back to her old food until the pet food recall. I've learned since then that nutrition courses are optional and most vets don't take them. So I don't think it's intentional on their part; they don't understand the dietary needs of a dog or cat, and also they are paid to recommend products by the pet food companies. When the pet food recall happened, I remember checking the black-listed brands daily, and praying I wouldn't see my dog and cat foods listed. As pet owners, we place trust in them to provide safe food for our pets, and it's appalling what I learned is allowed in most commercial pet foods.
I want to know for sure what my dog is eating, so I switched her to an all natural dog food, supplemented by raw food. I only wish I had switched her food years ago; it would have eliminated her suffering. Decide for yourself after you read this article on what bad things are allowed to be in commercial pet food, and find out if your pet food is on the safe list. My old dog food wasn't. For the link, GO HERE
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Its all about money. Its a BILLION dollar industry and its up to us to get the word out. I am prety new to this electronic world and posting / blogging etc. Not sure hot to link with you can you help? As a trainer/ educator, its my mission to get the word out on commercially processed dog food. Its nice to meet others like you that has an open mind. Thanks for your comment on my Bailey. I rescued her at age 4 and she is 9 years old now with clear eyes, healthy skin and coat and still wants to move dogs around for me.
Ed Noon from BARF World (www.barfworld.com/blog), nice to hear about the switch to a BARF diet. Please keep spreading the word.
Thanks to both of you for your comments. When I read what the commercial pet food industry allows to go into our pet's food, I was appalled! I've found that most people have no idea there are alternatives, so I'm glad to meet some other people out there spreading the word. Thanks again
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rayter,
thanks for visiting and the kind words. I did visit the site you mentioned, and found it interesting. I hope you do come back often. Thank you
Chris
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