How The "system" Works Against Pet Food Consumers

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Not sure if anyone else has read this article but I found it quite interesting. I always knew there were intricate relationships between the pet food industry, the FDA, AAFCO, and veterinarians, but never knew quite how involved they were. Thought I would share.

How the 'System' Works Against Pet Food Consumers
 
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It's really very troubling the extent to which the pet food companies control literally everything and essentially regulate themselves.

It's why I personally chose to reject it entirely and go down the raw food route.
 

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I initially turned to raw food because of the damage that commercial food had done to one of my cats.
But when I realized that most veterinary schools are not only subsidized with very large donations from the large pet food companies, but that those "donations" often came with strings (like a seat on the board and/or curriculum influence) attached... that is when I turned my back on commercial food for good.
Going on 10 years now
Never looked back.
 
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