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Organic Dog Food And Organic Dog Treats – What healthy, natural, organic dog food and treats are available?
There is a saying ‘You are what you eat.’ What we eat can contribute so much to condition of our health. We eat food daily and cumulative effect of eating unhealthy food can result in illness. It is same for our beloved pets. Dogs can also get illnesses such as heart disease or cancer. Feeding your dog natural, nutritious food is very important if you want your dog to be healthy. However, many dog foods contain harmful chemicals. I was also surprised to find out that dog food can contain drugged, dying, diseased, disabled meats. Reading ingredients and sources of ingredients matter when buying dog food or treats. In this post, I share with you what toxic ingredients to avoid in dog food and what organic dog food and treat options are available as the best dog treats.
How Dog Food And Treats Can Be Toxic
4D Meats In Dog Food – Problem With Meat ‘Meals’ And Meat ‘By-Products’
Dog food can be made with pet grade ingredients which is categorized not to be consumed by humans. Your dog food can contain 4D meats. 4D meats come from animals which are dead, diseased, disabled or dying. This includes animals from dead zoo animals, roadkill, euthanized pets from animal shelters and veterinary clinics. 4D meats can only be used as feed ingredients. According to the retired certified pest control operator who worked with independent rendering plants that rendered products for pet food, there were flies and maggots on the piles of products and you could also find a colony of rats in the plant. He said that dead animals came from dead cows, pigs, horses, chickens, various road kill, packaged meat from local supermarkets and waste from restaurants and fast food places. He also said that when they rendered chickens that came from chicken farms, 10% of the chickens were still alive (sick and dying) and were grounded up alive. Most of the cattle plastic ear tags impregnated with Dursban or other insecticides were not removed before being grounded up. The plastic and styrofoam containers that spoiled and rotten meat from the supermarkets came in, also didn’t get removed and got grounded up together with meats. He was told that the meat rendering plant could not afford to pay someone to remove ear tags or un-package the spoiled meats from the supermarkets. He also said that the cattle from the feed lots were full of antibiotics and hormones. When the cattle dies from an illness, they go to the rendering plant. Meat ‘meals’ for pets and ‘by-products’ come from the rendering process.
*Avoid dog food that is made of meat ‘meals’ such as chicken meal or meat by products in the ingredients. Also, choose human-grade ingredients.
Mycotoxins In Dog Food – Problem With Grains
Mycotoxins are contaminants that often exist in grains. They are toxic chemicals produced by certain fungi that can infect agricultural commodities such as grains. Mycotoxins can occur and grow in corn, soybeans, peanuts, wheat, barley, sorghum (found in a variety of grain-based products). They can cause disease or death in both humans and animals.
Mycotoxins can be a problem with dry dog foods that contain grains. A recent study found that measurable mycotoxin concentrations were in dry dog foods containing grains. However, they were not in grain-free dry dog foods, or in wet foods (either containing grains or grain-free) they tested. Dry dog foods typically contain higher amounts of grain than wet dog foods. The study suggested that the risk of mycotoxin exposure is higher in dry dog foods containing grains.
There are various mycotoxins and dog foods that can be contaminated with more than one of them. According to an article by the Pet Food Industry, 90% of corn samples (out of 387 corn samples) and 100 % of distiller’s dried grains with solubles (out of 79 DDGS) sourced from US had more than one mycotoxin present in 2016. The most common contaminants include aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxin A, zearalenone, and the trichothecenes deoxynivalenol, T-2 toxin, and HT-2 toxin. Toxicity of aflatoxins can lead to aflatoxicosis and liver damage. Aflatoxins are also known carcinogens and also known to cause liver failure in animals. Deoxynivalenol (DON) which is known commonly as vomitoxin, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headaches, dizziness, fever, and immunological issues. Fumonisins can cause leukoencephalomalacia in horses and pulmonary edema in pigs. Also, neurological symptoms, kidney tumors, liver tumors, cardiopulmonary failures, and kidney failure have been associated with fumonisins. Ochratoxin A is acknowledged as a carcinogen in mice. Zearalenone (ZEA) is linked to reproductive disorders and estrogenic effects. Contamination of these mycotoxins in dog food ingredients is a serious risk to the health of dogs. According to a book, Food and Feed Safety Systems and Analysis, mycotoxins tend to survive most processing steps in the pet food production line, including heat treatment.
*Avoid grain-based formulas and choose grain-free dog foods. If grains are included in the ingredients, ensure they are USDA organic certified. Avoid ingredients like corn flour, corn gluten meal or whole grain corn, sorghum, rice, wheat, etc.
GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) In Dog Food – Problem With GMO Ingredients
Genetically modified crops had their DNA altered in a laboratory. They include corn, soy, potatoes, canola, rice, potatoes, and peas. In 2019, up to 80% of U.S. corn and 94% of soybeans were genetically engineered or modified. Therefore, corn used in dog food is most likely to be genetically modified.
According to an article by the Dogington Post, genetically modified corn contains a pesticide that cannot be washed off. GM corn grown in the US is modified to withstand Roundup herbicide so it can still grow while the weeds around it all die. Roundup is glyphosate-based herbicide originally produced by Monsanto (acquired by Bayer in 2018). Glyphosate is classified as “probably carcinogenic in humans” by the World Health Organization’s International Agency For Research On Cancer. It causes cancer in animals. A study about GM corn varieties on mammalian health showed that significant kidney and liver disease was found in rats after only a 90-day feeding trial. In another 2-year-study, rats developed chronic kidney deficiencies and developed large mammary tumors. It also disrupted hormones.
Glyphosate residues have been found in corn, soybeans and pet food by two different testing studies released by the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Cornell University. It’s not good to find glyphosate in pet food since pet food often has sodium nitrite (NaNO2) as a preservative. According to research scientist Dr. Anthony Samsel, glyphosate reacts with sodium nitrite continuously over time and produce N-Nitroso glyphosate. N-Nitroso glyphosate is a carcinogen. Unfortunately, as the weeds get used to Roundup, weeds are now getting stronger and more Roundup is used to kill them.
*Avoid GMO vegetables such as corn or soy. Look for certified organic foods or Non GMO-Verified label on the product. Certified organic foods aren’t allowed to use genetically modified ingredients.
Growth Hormones Or Antibiotics In Dog Food – Problem With Meats
For chicken or pork, antibiotics are added to the animal feed or drinking water to promote animals’ growth faster and use less food to have them gain weight. However, all uses of antimicrobial drugs lead to the development antimicrobial resistance in both humans and animals. Hormones and steroids are given to cows to gain more weight or produce more milk. According to the FDA, about 70 percent of all antibiotics sold in the U.S. were for use on livestock farms in 2014. The widespread and inappropriate use of antibiotics can result in animals becoming resistant to antibiotics. This can lead to animals containing antibiotic resistant bacteria. When the meat with antibiotic resistant bacteria is consumed, antibiotic resistant bacteria such as E. coli can transfer to humans and dogs. Scientists at the University of Zurich found evidence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in 61 per cent of the raw dog food samples tested. Bacteria such as salmonella and E. coli were found in 32 of the 51 suppliers tested.
Antibiotic residue on meats or milk can also cause various side effects such as immunopathological effects, allergy, mutagenicity, nephropathy (gentamicin), hepatotoxicity, reproductive disorders, bone marrow toxicity (chloramphenicol) and even carcinogenicity (sulphamethazine, oxytetracycline, furazolidone). Food producing animals normally go though a withdrawal period (from antibiotics) to ensure safe levels or that no antibiotic residue is left in the meat or milk. However, improper usage, illegal drug applications, failure to keep to the withdrawal period, using overdose and long-acting drugs can always happen. Normally, meat, poultry, and egg products found to contain illegal antibiotic residues are condemned and do not enter the food supply for human consumption. However, according to FDA, there is no requirement that pet food products have pre-market approval by the FDA. Many ingredients such as meat, poultry and grains are considered safe and do not require pre-market approval. Therefore, meat with euthanasia drugs, antibiotics, and growth hormones are allowed in dog food.
*Choose human grade meat or meat that comes from animals that are raised without any antibiotics or growth hormones.
Pesticides, Synthetic Fertilizers In Dog Food – Problem With Vegetables, Fruits And Grains
Vegetables, fruits, grains and other foods can have pesticide residue. Chemical residue, especially derivatives of chlorinated pesticides can bioaccumulate and build up to harmful levels in the body. Long term bioaccumulation of pesticides can lead to chronic health conditions for dogs and humans even in small levels. Environmental Working Group (EWG) has the Dirty Dozen list for fruits and vegetables with pesticides every year. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), apples contain an average of 4.4 pesticide residue, including some at high concentrations. Also, 80% of conventional apples are soaked in diphenylamine. Diphenylamine is an antioxidant chemical treatment used to prevent the skin of apples from developing brown or black patches. It is also found in found in 36 percent of applesauce samples. There is a concern that diphenylamine-treated fruit can form nitrosamines which can cause cancer in animals or humans. Therefore, diphenylamine-treatment is banned in Europe. Also, dry dog food includes ingredients that are genetically modified or engineered. GMO crops have been modified to be Roundup-ready so that it can withstand widely used herbicide, Roundup. Researchers at Cornell University found glyphosate in all of tested cat and dog foods (18 commercial companion animal feeds from eight manufacturers). In addition, ethoxyquin, malathion, piperonyl butoxide and chlorpyrifos methyl are four pesticides that regularly appeared and most frequently detected pesticides in animal food according to the U.S. Food And Drug Administration. They all can be harmful for dogs.
*Choose organic fruits or vegetables. Organic fruits and vegetables must be grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes (GMOs), petroleum-based fertilizers, and sewage sludge-based fertilizers.
Artificial Preservatives, Artificial Colors, Artificial Flavors In Dog Food – Problem With Synthetic Chemicals
One of the top pesticide residue that appear on animal food is ethoxyquin. Ethoxyquin is a pesticide that is used on apples and pears but also used as an antioxidant in animal food. It is a synthetic antioxidant used as a preservative to protect fats from oxidative degradation and avoid rancidity of the food. However, it is linked to reproductive problems, autoimmune disorders, behavior problems, and various types of cancers in dogs and cats. Although pet foods may have limited ethoxyquin concentrations under the safe tolerance level for dogs, constant exposure at every meal may not be a good idea. Ethoxyquin may not be listed as an ingredient in some dog foods. Some ingredients such as ‘chicken meal’ or ‘fish meal’ may already have ethoxyquin added when a manufacturer obtains those ingredients. If that is the case, ethoxyquin may not be listed as an ingredient since the manufacturer didn’t add ethoxyquin themselves.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole(BHA) and Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) are also used as a preservative in dog food to preserve the shelf life of oils and fats in dog food. They are both known carcinogens and linked to tumors in laboratory animals.
Artificial preservatives, artificial colors and artificial flavors are all made with synthetic chemicals that can be harmful for dogs. Some includes endocrine disruptors or carcinogens. For example, an artificial color, yellow 6 can cause adrenal gland and kidney tumors in animals. Blue 2 is linked to brain tumors. Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, Red 40 may contain cancer-causing contaminants. They all should be avoided.
*Choose dogs foods that do not contain any artificial preservatives, artificial colors and artificial flavors. Some animal protein meal ingredients such as ‘chicken meal’ or ‘lamb meal’ may contain artificial preservative as a part of a ‘protein meal’ already. However, ‘chicken meal’ can be listed as an ingredient and its artificial ingredient may not be listed separately in the ingredient list.
Organic Dog Food
Castor & Pollux Organix Organic Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food – Organic Dog Food
Castor & Pollux Organix dry dog food is made of organic, free-range chicken without added growth hormones or antibiotics. It also has USDA Certified, Non GMO Verified ingredients without chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, artificial preservatives, soy, corn or wheat. It is cooked in an organically certified USA kitchen.
Its grain free nutrition includes a nutrient packed superfood blend featuring organic flaxseed, organic blueberries and organic coconut oil. It is also made with omegas for healthy skin and coat.
Ingredients: Organic Chicken, Organic Chicken Meal, Organic Sweet Potatoes, Organic Chickpeas, Organic Peas, Organic Tapioca, Organic Pea Protein, Organic Sunflower Seed Meal, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Organic Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Organic Chicken Liver, Organic Blueberries, Organic Alfalfa Meal, Organic Sunflower Oil, Salt, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Potassium Chloride, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Organic Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.) 26%
Crude Fat (min.) 15%
Crude Fiber(max) 5%
Moisture(max) 11%
Omega-6 fatty acid (min) 3%
Omega-3 fatty acid (min) 800 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate (min) 800mg/kg
The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Organic Whole Grain Dog Food – Organic Dog Food
The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Organic Whole Grain Dog Food is made with free range chicken (dehydrated). Ranch raised beef, cage-free turkey or wild-caught fish is also used for their dog foods with other recipes. The ingredients also include organic, non-GMO whole grains such as oats, barley and quinoa. 100% human grade ingredients are used and do not contain any by-products, feathers, supermarket waste or dying, dead, diseased or disabled meats. There are no corn, soy, wheat, by-products, preservatives or GMO ingredients. All meat is hormone and antibiotic free.
All ingredients are processed in the USA in a human grade food processing facility and this dog food is made in USA.
Ingredients: All ingredients dehydrated: Free range chicken, organic barley, potatoes, organic flax, organic oats, green peas, carrots, parsley, bananas, celery, organic kelp, [tricalcium phosphate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, choline chloride, zinc amino acid chelate, iron amino acid chelate, potassium iodide, copper amino acid chelate, sodium selenite], taurine, [vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement] EPA, DHA
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein 24.5%
Fat 14.0%
Fiber 4.0%
Moisture 8.0%
Tender & True Pet Nutrition Dog Food
Tender & True pet nutrition dog food is made of USDA organic certified cage free, humanely raised turkey. (humanely raised, organic chicken or MSC Certified sustainable salmon recipe is also available.) There are no added hormones, antibiotics, grains, artificial preservatives, colors or flavors. Tender & True Pet nutrition dog food is made in the USA.
Ingredients: Organic Turkey, Organic Chicken meal, Organic tapioca starch , Organic dried peas, Organic chickpea, Organic flaxseed meal, Organic potato starch, Organic dried liver, Organic pea flour, Organic chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Organic chicken liver, Organic liver digest meal, Menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Choline chloride, Natural mixed tocopherols, Monosodium phosphate, Calcium carbonate, Ascorbic acid, Vitamin E supplement, Zinc proteinate, Zinc sulfate, Manganous oxide, Manganese proteinate, Inositol, Ferrous sulfate, Niacin, Vitamin B12 supplement, Zinc oxide, Iron proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin supplement, Calcium pantothenate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Sodium selenite, Copper sulfate, Vitamin A supplement, Copper proteinate, Citric acid (preservative), Vitamin D3 supplement, Folic acid, Potassium iodide.
Guranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 26%
Crude Fat (Min.) 16.0%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 7.75%
Moisture (Max.) 10.0%
Calcium (Min.) 0.95%
Phosphorus (Min.) 0.80%
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) (Min.) 0.09%
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) (Min.) 0.10%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (Min.) 3.25%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (Min.) 2.0%
Halo Natural Dry Dog Food
Halo Natural Dry Dog Food is made of a whole chicken including chicken liver, never with any rendered “meat meal” such as “chicken meal” or “fish meal”. It also uses non-GMO vegetables. They use no animals raised with antibiotics, no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and no meat from factory farming. Halo sources wild caught seafood from sustainable fisheries and also supports ranchers and farmers who practice responsible animal husbandry and do not use GMO feeds.
Ingredients: Chicken, chicken liver, dried egg product, peas, oatmeal, pearled barley, pea protein, soy protein concentrate, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), flaxseed, pea fiber, natural flavor, dicalcium, phosphate, calcium sulfate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, dried carrots, dried sweet potato, calcium carbonate, salt, dried golden algae, inulin, vitamins, potassium chloride, minerals, taurine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), L-Carnitine, Vitamins, Vitamin E Supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, Minerals, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, sodium selenite, potassium iodide
Guaranteed Analysis
Castor & Pollux Organix Tiny Feasts Wet Dog Food – Organic Dog Food
Castor & Pollux Organix wet dog food is made of organic, free-range chicken without added growth hormones or antibiotics. (Organic turkey ingredient recipe dog food is also available.) It also has USDA Certified, Non GMO Verified ingredients without chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, artificial preservatives, soy, corn or wheat. It is cooked in an organically certified USA kitchen.
Its grain free nutrition includes a nutrient packed superfood blend featuring a blend of powerful superfoods, such as organic flaxseed, organic spinach and organic cranberries.
Ingredients: Organic Chicken, Organic Chicken Broth, Organic Chicken Liver, Organic Spinach, Organic Dried Peas, Organic Cranberries, Organic Guar Gum, Agar-Agar, Tricalcium Phosphate, Organic Flaxseed, Organic Pea Protein, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 9.5%
Crude Fat (Min.) 6%
Crude Fiber (Max) 1.4%
Moisture (Max.) 78%
Castor & Pollux Pristine Free-Range or Grass-Fed Protein Wet Dog Food – Organic Dog Food
Castor & Pollux Pristine Wet Dog Food is made with meat and poultry from animals that are responsibly raised with access to fresh air, natural light and space to roam like free-range organic chicken and turkey and grass-fed lamb and beef. It also has organic produce that is responsibly grown without synthetic fertilizers or chemical pesticides. Its grain-free and potato-free recipe has no corn, soy, wheat or gluten ingredients. No artificial flavors or preservatives are used. Castor & Pollux Pristine Wet Dog Food is cooked in their USA kitchen.
Ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water Sufficient for Processing, Organic Chicken Liver, Organic Pea Protein, Organic Peas, Organic Carrots, Dried Egg Product, Organic Tapioca Starch, Organic Spinach, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate, Organic Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Organic Dried Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Guar Gum, Organic Sage, Organic Rosemary, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodate, Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Sodium Selenite), Xanthan Gum, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate)
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 8%
Crude Fat (Min.) 4%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 1.4%)
Moisture (Max.) 81%
Ash (Max.) 1.5%
Organic Dog Treats
Castor & Pollux Dog Cookies – Organic Dog Treats
Castor & Pollux Dog Cookies has 95% USDA certified organic ingredients including organic free-range chicken as the #1 ingredient in all varieties. The ingredients are all natural. There are no artificial preservatives, chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, added growth hormones or antibiotics. It is cooked in an organically certified USA kitchen.
Ingredients: Organic Chicken, Organic Peas, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Oats, Organic Barley, Organic Chicken Fat naturally preserved with mixed Tocopherols(form of Vitamin E) Natural Chicken Liver Flavor, Organic Flaxseed, Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 15.%
Crude Fat (Min.) 14%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 5%
Moisture (Max.) 10%
Full Moon Organic Human Grade Training Treats for Dogs – Organic Dog Treats
Full Moon Organic Treats For Dogs are made with USDA certified organic chicken and ingredients. They are all 100% human grade and natural. There are no artificial flavors, artificial preservatives, artificial colors. They are also glycerin-free and grain-free without corn, wheat or soy.
Ingredients:
Organic Chicken, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Flax Seed, Ground Celery, Dried Cultured Skim Milk, Organic Paprika, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavoring, Organic Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Protein (Min) 22.0%
Fat (Min) 25.0%
Fiber (Max) 2.0%
Moisture (Max) 30.0%
Riley’s Organics Apple Bone
Riley’s Organic Apple Bone is made with USDA organic certified, all natural, and 100% human grade Ingredients. It is also non-GMO verified and vegan-certified. There are no wheat, corn, soy, salt, sugar, artificial colors or preservatives. Riley’s Organic Apple Bone is made in USA.
Ingredients: Organic Apples, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Oats, Organic Rye Flour, Organic Peanut Flour, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Cinnamon
Wet Noses All Natural Organic Dog Treats – Organic Dog Treats
Wet Noses Organic Dog Treats are made and sourced in the USA. It is made with all natural ingredients without any animal by-products, additives or preservatives. It is 100% USDA certified organic. It is also gluten-free and GMO-free.
Ingredients: Organic Pea Flour, Organic Canola oil, Organic Cane Molasses, Organic Peanut Butter, Organic Banana Puree
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 15%
Crude Fat (Min.) 8%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 9%
Moisture (Max.) 9%
BRUTUS & BARNABY All Natural, Whole Cow Ears for Dogs
Brutus & Barnaby Whole Cow Ears For Dogs are made with only one ingredient which is a cow ear. It is all natural without any synthetic chemicals. It contains no bone for safety for your dog. It is not basted or treated in anyway. Cow ears are harvested from free-range, no hormone added cows using a natural cattle feed systrem. USDA/FDA Approved.
Ingredients: Cow ear
Final Thoughts
Many dog foods and treats can contain harmful ingredients. Some of the toxic chemicals may even cause cancer in our beloved pets. Antibiotics, growth hormones, pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified vegetables, grains or fruits, meat by-products, artificial flavors, preservatives, and colors can all contribute negatively to your dog’s health. Even some natural or organic dog foods and treats can contain ingredients such as chicken meal, fish meal or even some additives such as carrageenan which is linked to cancer. Therefore, it is important to read all of the ingredients. Dog foods or treats with organic ingredients, especially USDA-certified organic ingredients (and GMO-verified) can ensure that dog foods or treats are made with quality, safe, healthy ingredients. Your dog will also surely appreciate quality dog food and treats.
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