Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Dog Treats Made In USA Are The Safest Choice

By Brittney Swanson


Only dog treats made in USA will ensure a healthy dog. Many people may be tempted to purchase pet food imported from other countries in order to save a few dollars. This is a very bad idea that could have dire consequences. Just as what we put into our own bodies is important, it is equally important for our pets to eat only the healthiest foods.

The United States food and drug administration oversees the handling of food intended for animals as well as people. Accurate ingredient listing, proper processing and handling procedures, and accurate labeling are taken very seriously. At the present time the FDA is working towards the implementation of mandates that comply with standards set out by American feed control officials who also oversee guidelines for feeding livestock.

It is not uncommon to find filler included as an ingredient in many pet foods. Flour, corn, and rice are examples of safe foods that may be used to help bind ingredients together while adding to their bulk. These may not add much if any additional nutritional value, but are safe for most pets to consume. They will help him to stay full without any danger of making him ill. All fillers however, are not the same.

Back in two thousand seven there was a huge pet food scare. In fact, it was much more than a scare. Rather it was an epidemic of otherwise healthy animals dying from disease without an understandable cause. It was a mystery. The mystery continued as not only animals, but also people, including many small children and even infants became seriously ill. Many of these animals and children died. The saddest part of all is that it could have been completely avoided.

Foods that are imported from other nations do not necessarily undergo the same scrutiny they do in the U. S. This is the case whether they are intended for animals or humans. The cause of the two thousand seven mystery illness was solved, when it was found that Chinese companies had added melamine to their milk supply. They did this is order to give a false suggestion of a higher protein content. For anyone who is unaware, melamine is used in the making of plastic!

Milk is a common ingredient found in many food products, including baby formula and pet food. The result of consuming melamine in these foods led to kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, renal failure, and death. These are not common conditions in otherwise healthy young children or dogs. Since the discovery of this tainted milk, the Chinese government has taken steps to eliminate it from use. However, as recently as two thousand eleven it was still being discovered in eggs, meat, and a variety of food products. This as the result of animals continuing to be fed animal feed that included "high protein" melamine.

Keeping pets healthy and happy means providing them with a variety of high nutrition foods. Just as we would not always choose junk food as a snack, neither should our four legged friends. Remember, we are what we eat, and so is Fido...

Always offer the family pet plenty of fresh water, lots of play time and exercise, and wholesome food. Remember to reward him with safe dog treats made in USA, and he will be a best friend for many years to come.




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