Low Value of Plant Protein to Carnivores

Low Value of Plant Protein to Carnivores

When it comes to evaluating the quality of cat food ingredients, we’e all heard that protein is important. Beyond that, however, it’s vital to know the actual source of that protein.

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Life Stage Foods Folly

Life Stage Foods Folly

A good deal of the narrative about “life stage” foods for cats is based more on marketing imperatives than actual nutritional science. Here are a few basics to keep in mind.

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Ditching Blind Faith in ‘Prescription’ Diets

Ditching Blind Faith in ‘Prescription’ Diets

Many or most vet clinics feature and sell cat food with “prescription” labels. This creates the dangerous mis impression that these diets are closely scrutinized and tested the way human prescription medications are.

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AAFCO Doesn’t Regulate or Certify Pet Foods

AAFCO Doesn’t Regulate or Certify Pet Foods

Many of us have been conditioned to take comfort in pet foods that meet “AAFCO industry standards.” Once you know what those standards are, you may not be taking so much comfort in that.

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