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Are pet foods safe?

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Created: 2022-03-19 08:51:10

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The FDA's regulation of pet food is similar to that for other animal foods. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that all animal foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled. 4 февр. 2022 г.


Is pet food safe to eat?

Dog food isn't designed for the unique nutrition needs of humans, though it is made from ingredients that are technically safe for humans to eat. Thus, it's not inherently toxic for humans and may be safe in an emergency situation.

Is pet food safe for dogs?

Increased Bacteria Risk. In dry pet food, there's a risk for bacteria and mycotoxins to be present. Also, storage mites can multiply rapidly in dry food. Pets can develop a hypersensitivity to storage mites, resulting in itchy inflamed skin, hair loss and ear infections.

What should not be in pet food?

Ingredients to avoid:Corn and wheat gluten.Meat and grain meals and by-products.BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)Ethoxyquin.Food Dyes (Blue 2, Red 40, Yellow 5 and 6, 4-MIE)PG (Propylene Glycol)Rendered fat.Pet Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Healthy | PetSafe®

Are there any pet food recalls?

There have been no 2022 dog food recalls so far. See below for important recall information from 2021.

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