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When it comes to our family pet are we doing as much as we can about the most recent spotlight on the pet food and health issues of our beloved animals? Maybe we should take a closer look at how we, as custodians of our pets, need to take new issue with the dangers that come with the commercial preparation of our pet's food.
We as a society are greatly concerned about the safety of the food we eat. We all like to think we are doing the best for our family, so we check out all the ingredient labels, thoroughly read all the warning labels, and teach ourselves how to read and understand the nutrition charts. Our families are, without a doubt, healthier and happier for it. We are good custodians of our family.
But what about the other family members that do not eat from our tables, but can only sit under and beg for some scraps or wait for the pity droppings or carelessness of young fingers? Do you know and understand what they are being fed in processed commercial pet foods? Do you know what their nutrition needs are? If we tell others our pets are like members of our family, can we, in good conscience, say we are doing the best when it comes to the healthy nutrition of our pets?
In most cases the answer to this is no. Unless we take the advice of our veterinarian to heart and learn as much about animal nutrition as we learn about the human dietary needs, then we are not doing right by these trusting and loving creatures. The problem is that can they never tell you if there is a problem. You have to know your pet well enough and pay enough attention to their daily activities and problematic symptoms to know when something is amiss. One of the most recent problems with pet health comes in the form of commercial pet foods that are not good for your pets. It has been discovered that some of the bagged, boxed, and canned foods we feed our animals may be slowly killing them. And it is not a very peaceful death.
The pet food companies list the ingredients that they themselves put into the pet food. But the basic ingredients that are put into the pet foods are obtained from elsewhere, and they do not have to list what these scraps, renderings, and leftover bits and pieces have for ingredients. As long as their basic governmental guidelines are followed, they can put into the finishing product whatever base they obtain. If you consider the amount of hormones, antibiotics, and other drugs injected into the chickens, pigs, and cattle (among other components) it becomes clear that your pet is ingesting many more things than is natural for the species. The buildup of these ingredients, especially long-term, can be devastating to your pet.
As one example, most all dry pet foods contain the preservative, EQ (ethoxyquin). It is one of the most powerful of all preservatives and also the most toxic. Long term effects can be spleen, liver, and stomach cancers, immune deficiency disorders, and because of the many other illnesses it can cause, one of the most critical signs you should watch out for is a major behavior change. If your passive dog suddenly becomes aggressive for no identifiable reason, you should check the pet food, then check with the veterinarian about your pet food and health issues. It is such a potent preservative that factory workers who regularly work with the chemical have shown the same symptoms and health problems that have been proven to be caused by Agent Orange. Can we afford to take such a chance with the pets we love so dearly?
The bottom line is, you need to learn all you can about the problems with commercial pet foods. You need to establish with your veterinarian a clear plan to follow to keep you own family pet happy and healthy. Pets need more than daily exercise, love, and a pat on the head. They need a champion that will take care of them and their pet food and health issues. That's what you're there for. Please be a good guardian to those who cannot do it on their own.
Learning how to properly care for a pet should be a priority for anyone wanting to be owned by a family animal. Not only is it important to keep your pet veterinarian checked regularly, but you need to give them love, exercise, and food that is actually good for them. This may take some new learning, but visit http://pethealthreviews.blogspot.com It may help you keep your pet happy and healthy longer, for the enjoyment of the entire family!
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