The commercial pet food industry has a secret to hide — and Ann Martin wants to make sure you know it. Her research reveals some startling facts: that the pet food industry conducts animal testing in order to improve their product, and includes euthanized cats and dogs in the mix to heighten protein content. In this revised and updated edition, Martin continues to explore the shocking processes by which commercial pet foods are produced. She offers alternative recipes for feeding pets, nutritional advice, and an exploration of "Pet Peeves," in which she explores several scams aimed at pet owners. This groundbreaking book gives us a glimpse into exactly what we are doing when we buy pet food. "The commercial pet food industry has a secret to hide -- and Ann Martin wants to make sure you know it. Her research reveals some startling facts: that the pet food industry conducts animal testing in order to improve their product, and includes euthanized cats and dogs in the mix to heighten protein content. In this revised and updated edition, Martin continues to explore the shocking processes by which commercial pet foods are produced. She offers alternative recipes for feeding pets, nutritional advice, and an exploration of "Pet Peeves," in which she explores several scams aimed at pet owners. This groundbreaking book gives us a glimpse into exactly what we are doing when we buy pet food."--Publisher description The commercial pet food industry has a secret to hide #x97; and Ann Martin wants to make sure you know it. Her research reveals some startling facts: that the pet food industry conducts animal testing in order to improve their product, and includes euthanized cats and dogs in the mix to heighten protein content. In this revised and updated edition, Martin continues to explore the shocking processes by which commercial pet foods are produced. She offers alternative recipes for feeding pets, nutritional advice, and an exploration of ""Pet Peeves, "" in which she explores several scams aimed at pet ow The Case Against Commercial Pet Food -- Companion Animals In Pet Food -- Mad Cow Disease And How It Relates To Our Pets -- Sources Of Meat, Carbohydrates, And Fiber -- Hidden Hazards In Pet Food: Drugs, Heavy Metals, Pesticides, And Pathogens -- Pet Food Regulations In The United States And Canada -- Recipes And Other Helpful Hints For A Healthy Pet -- Resources For Consumer Action. Ann N. Martin. Includes Bibliographical References ( P. 137) And Index. Presents an investigation of the pet food industry, arguing that the content of commercial pet food and the methods used by the companies can be harmful to pets, and includes recipes for homemade cat and dog food. Television commercials and magazine advertisements for pet food would have us believe that the meats, grains, and fats used could grace our own dining tables.
