Dog Food Comparisons

It is estimated that 50% of meat meals are contaminated with E-coli bacteria.  The rendering process destroys the e-coli bacteria, but it does not eliminate the bacterial endotoxins released when the animal dies.  Pet food manufacturers are not required to test the endotoxins. After the heated bath cools off the grease (animal fat) is skimmed off the top. The remaining animal fat is pressed and dried.  This process is how meat and bone meal are produced. Both of these products are then used as spray flavor additives and protein sources for dry pet food manufacturing.  

After I read this article, I realized the benefits of feeding our raw diet (BARF®) patties.  When I compare ingredients between dry and frozen diets, I can see why the results and benefits are wide spread between the two.  There is an old saying, “you are what you eat” and in this case, it is true. 

The ability that domesticated dogs and cats have to absorb nutrients from dry food is a beautiful example of adaptability.  We have trained a carnivore to eat like an omnivore and survive on this ingredient sourcing. Many dry food manufacturers have attempted to improve on the ingredient sources for their dry heat processed food.  These improvements have offered better ingredients that utilize more nutrients from the food sources. It is important to read the labels of allpet food to try and eliminate the sources offered from rendered sources.