Mysterious Genetic Material Found in 6 Brands of Pet Food

Purchased on Chewy.com, these six foods were analyzed using whole genome sequencing. And what this team found hidden in all six products was appalling: undeclared species of both animals and plants. Not only do these pet foods not meet label claims, they pose a potential risk to health.

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

Oct 15, 2023 • 5 min read

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A recent study examining genetic material in six dog food brands revealed the presence of undeclared species of both animals and plants
Undeclared inclusions/ingredients in pet food mean that not only is the marketing and labeling of such products false, but more importantly, their presence has the potential to compromise the health of pets who are fed the diets
According to earlier studies, pet food is commonly mislabeled, containing ingredients not on the label and/or not containing ingredients listed on the label
If you’re fed up with Big Pet Food, there’s no time like the present to begin providing your furry family member with a safe, nutritionally balanced, species-specific fresh diet

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bark & whiskers disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor. Dr. Karen Becker cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make medical recommendations for your pet without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Your pet's medical protocol should be given by your holistic veterinarian.

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