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I got a tweet this week that really caught my eye: Top Worst Cat Food Brands. Naturally, I was curious after doing so much of my own research on the subject of pet food that I had to click over and take a peek.
After a thorough discussion on the poor and toxic quality of pet food ingredients, and the fact that so much is biologically inappropriate for any pet to eat, much less cats, it went on to list the products and their ingredients list. This is VERY powerful to see visually! Chances are, even if you read my three part series on reading cat food labels, you may still have yet to go actually READ your cat food labels. You’re probably thinking”I’ll get to that later,” or “Surely my brand is good…after all, it’s made by X company,” or “I get my cat’s food from my vet’s office, so it has to be ok.” Right? Wrong! In fact, the truth is very upsetting.
When I actually read the list of products that made this “Top Worst” list I was upset. VERY upset. My first thought was, “How do the executives of these companies sleep at night?” The realization is that they sleep very well knowing their large bank accounts are growing daily at the expense of your cat’s health.
Keep in mind–we are all a by-product of what we eat, both humans and pets. If we eat processed foods and things that are filled with toxic ingredients, chemicals, preservatives, food dyes, synthetic ingredients, GMOs, etc, we are creating an environment inside our bodies for illness and disease to grow and flourish. On the other hand, if we prepare and eat food that is as close to it’s natural state, from the earth, as possible, leaving out the above list of offenders, our bodies and our cats’ bodies will thrive!
Are you ready for the list? You’d better sit down…
These are just the kibble foods. You probably recognize most of these brands, right? Yep, they can be found at your vet’s clinic and in your favorite grocery store aisle.
Here are a few reminders to keep in mind:
Now for a bit of good news! Even if you are unable to purchase some great, high quality cat food where you live, you can find lots to choose from in The Boutique for Cats! This includes some of the very best options for your cat, including raw, freeze-dried, and premium canned foods that I actually feel good about and trust. Many of these brands are small companies who truly care about the ingredients they use and want only the best for your cat. They understand that cats are carnivores and need a meat-based diet. Take a quick peek at some of the brands you’ll find:
Do you have any stories or challenges to share about your cat’s food? I’d love to hear from you!
You can read the full ingredients list of the above offender brands here.
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Do you have an opinion regarding Natural Balance pouches? Thanks. Oh, great article!
My main concern regarding Natural Balance pouches would be the canola oil (most likely GMO) and pea products in some of the SKUs. However, because it’s a wet food the ratio of carbohydrates is under 7% which is good.