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Making Sense of Pet Food Labeling
The quality and safety of food people consume has always been a concern. Massive recalls of human food occur with regularity. Even though no system of mass production is completely safe, discriminating grocery shoppers read labels and make the best choices within their budget for the humans in the household. But are people just as discriminating when it comes to reading pet food labels? Part of the challenge is learning how to interpret the information on a pet food label.
Armed with the proper information, pet parents can make better choices for the furry members of the family.
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First and foremost, feeding the proper diet is the foundation upon which any integrative pet care program begins. Simply put, your pet IS what he or she eats. Minimizing harmful byproducts and chemicals is essential. You need to become a label reader. Know which ingredients are good and which are bad. Whether you are feeding commercial, home cooked, or a raw diet, whole, fresh, organic food ingredients are best. If a food is suitable for human consumption and is something you would consider part of a healthy diet, your pet can probably share with you. You should avoid grapes, raisins, chocolate, macadamia nuts, and onions, as these can be toxic. If something qualifies as junk food for people it will also qualify as junk food for pets (think chips, pretzels, candy).
Each pet is different and there is no “one size fits all” diet that I can recommend across the board. To support your pet’s wellness journey,