The first type: dog food with added cat food ingredients
In order to reduce costs, some dog food brands will add cat food ingredients to the raw materials. Some brands even add some ingredients that are harmful to dogs, such as chlorine. Aminopyrimidine, melamine, etc. Long-term consumption of these substances can cause great harm to dogs’ health. Chloramidine can easily cause liver and kidney damage and immune system abnormalities in dogs, while melamine can form stones in the body of dogs, leading to the occurrence of many diseases.
Therefore, pet owners must carefully check the ingredient list when choosing dog food, and do not blindly follow the trend in pursuit of low prices to avoid unnecessary harm to their pets.
The second type: dog food with added pigments
In order to increase appetite and Beautiful, some unscrupulous businesses will add artificial colorings to dog food to dye the dog food in various bright colors. These pigments often contain carcinogens such as benzoic acid and amphotericin, which can cause great harm to the dog’s liver, stomach and other organs. Pigments that are too thick can block small arteries, cause poor liver function, and even lead to acute hepatitis and liver cancer.
Therefore, when buying dog food, pet owners should choose brands that do not add colorings, or choose dog food that adds natural colorings to ensure that their pets eat healthy food.
Third type: dog food with added hormones
In order to make dogs fatter in a short period of time, some unscrupulous manufacturers will add hormones to dog food to promote the dog’s weight increase. However, these hormones have serious side effects and can lead to obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other diseases in dogs.
Therefore, pet owners must pay more attention when choosing dog food, choose brands with reliable quality, and follow the principle of "act according to one's ability and eat in moderation" when feeding to ensure the health of the dog.
