Bark & Whiskers gives you the most updated information on species-appropriate pet nutrition and care.

It's nature's special gift to you — and highly valuable for your animal companions too. Plays a key role in longevity. A 7-year study of 90 old to very old kitties links it to less disease, higher muscle mass, better body weight, better quality of life and significantly longer life span.

This is truly one of the worst, yet it's common in commercial foods. Not only is it a powerfully allergenic food that's difficult for many animals to digest, it also can harbor mycotoxins that can make your pet very ill and even cause cancer. Avoid it like the plague in both treats and foods.