Why You Should Cook Food For Your Pets

Do you know what’s in that pet food you keep feeding your pet?

Sure, you can read the label in the back. But do you know what those things REALLY mean?

According to Born Free USA (click here for more details)
… about 50% of every food animal does not get used in human foods. Whatever remains of the carcass — heads, feet, bones, blood, intestines, lungs, spleens, livers, ligaments, fat trimmings, unborn babies, and other parts not generally consumed by humans

Yes, UNBORN FETUS of cows, pigs, lambs, etc.

Sure, logically speaking, an unborn baby cow is no different than a dead adult cow. Meat is meat, and who’s to say what is “ethical” meat and what is not?

The problem isn’t the by-product meat, but how the by-product meat needs to be treated with additives in order for FDA to label it “safe for pet consumption”.

Here are some from a very LONG list of additives that are added to process these by-product meat:
…
Lubricants
Palatants
Pelleting agents and binders
Petroleum derivatives
pH control agents
…

I don’t know about you, but I sure don’t want my dog eating gasoline by products. And let’s be real about words – “additive” is a word the food industry came up with to replace the word “chemicals”.

To others, our pets may seem like domesticated animals that provide companionship. But all of us pet owners know, our pets are as much family members as are our human family members.

So if you love your pet, seriously consider cooking your own food for your pet. Not only will he/she be healthier, but you’ll also have a peace of mind knowing that your love and passion went into keeping your four-legged friend’s health and tummy safe.

Check out some easy pets recipes by Rachael Ray and SimplyPets.com.


Article by guest blogger. TaeWoo is the founder of PawshPal, where you can make your own custom pet products and personalized pet accessories using your own dog’s photos. You can follow PawshPal on Facebook here.

Photo Credits: Pirate Scott, Purrs & Paws of A.R.A.S.

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