Dried and canned foods for pets seem like a “gift from God” for many pet owners as they are convenient and claim that they are “balanced”. These foods give us the comforting feeling that by “feeding XYZ brand, our pet stays healthy for life”.

However, all it takes is to stop for a minute or two and read the labels of pet foods. Most of them (including “premium” brands) consist of ingredients that are not natural to dogs and cats and some of the stuff isn’t even edible (and would definitely not be eaten by anyone who had a choice). It’s not surprising that very few pets live up to the advertising on pet food labels.