Just because a pet food is labeled as "natural," doesn't necessarily mean it's healthy (or even safe!) for your animal. We've seen many products that claim to be natural despite being made with questionable ingredients. So why are these products even allowed to be labeled as "natural?" It turns out that the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)’s interpretation of "natural" leaves a lot of room for interpretation:
At our July Meetup, we got together and talked about vaccines. For many, this is a hot button issue because of the recent controversy floating around and people on both sides of the issue being attacked. Here at The Pet Beastro, we believe in being informed and making decisions based on knowledge, not fear. If you are ready to learn more about your options, then keep on reading!
What does "high-quality" mean in the pet food industry?
Absolutely Nothing.
The words “high-quality,” “wholesome,” “holistic,” “natural,” “organic,” and “nutrient rich” can be used by any company (or in the case of “organic,” any company willing to pay) to describe their foods. These words are simply marketing tools used to appeal to customers as the “holistic” craze widens and pet food becomes the new focus.
