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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.
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November 01, 2009: If you truly love your pets, this is a real shocker about the pet food industry. Things I would have never dreamed of are going into our pet's food (and one section even mentions human farm raised fish). It's very shocking, and disgusting. And it's not just the cheaper brands. Some of the brands she mentions you would never have suspected. There are recipes for anyone who has time to "do it yourself", but also recommendations are given for some commercial pet foods that are acceptable. I have been in the process of switching my dog over to a different brand, for the last 3 weeks, and I can see a difference in his energy level and his coat already!!