Avoid Toxic Cat Feed: Russian Authorities Reveal Most Harmful Brands of Pet Food
Forking Out Big Bucks for Kitty Chow, But What Exactly Are They Eating? Here's the shocking revelation from Roskachestvo's investigation on popular cat food brands.
What's Hiding in that Luxury Kibble?
- Metal shards were discovered in "Crunchy" and "ZooGourmet" cat foods. These aren't the good kind of iron from spinach, but sharp bits that could potentially lead to intestinal harm for your feline friend.
- Mycotoxin B1 was found in 8 different foods - including the so-called "Purrfect Meal". This toxin gradually damages the kidneys over time.
- Sham meat - "85% chicken" in "MeowPremium" and "RoyalWhiskers" was found to be 45% meat flour, complete with a artificial "fried chicken" aroma. Sounds like those cheap sausages - the scent is there, but the actual meat is non-existent.
Those Old Favorites? A Surprising Success Story
While those "premium" brands are chock-full of surprises, old standbys like "Whiskas" and "Our Mark" emerged with flying colors. True, they may lack a few essential microelements, but they're completely toxin-free. As the old adage goes, simple porridge may not seem fancy, but a full stomach is better than a sick one after downing that golden stew.
The Veterinarian's Verdict
- Scroll down and read: If the label contains "zootechnical products" instead of specific meat, exercise caution. It's similar to the term "meat product" in sausages.
- Don't Trust the Numbers: Those percentages on the package aren't automatic guarantees of meat content. Sometimes, they're just marketing ploys.
- Eye the Logo: The "Roskachestvo" mark is currently the only trustworthy emblem on cat food packaging.
Actions to Take, Stat!
- Inspect your cat's current diet: If it's found on the "restricted list", it's time to either refrain from use or discard it.
- Take a moment: Switch to homemade food like cooked chicken and some veggies for a week.
- Read, Research, Repeat: Not everything that purrs on TV is gold-plated.
The Brands are Squirming Already
- "Yandex.Lavka" switched to a new meat supplier
- "Best Dinner" added pumpkin to its food (claimed as a detox)
- Even "Auchan" promised to give their "Every Day" cat food recipe a second thought
The Cliff's Notes:
Your cat doesn't care how posh the brand sounds. A healthy tummy is what truly matters - and here's hoping we keep the metal shavings in the factory, far from the food bowl. The source adds its two cents.
- The investigation by Roskachestvo revealed alarming issues with the cat food brands, including the presence of metal shards in 'Crunchy' and 'ZooGourmet', potentially harmful toatsins like Mycotoxin B1 in multiple products, and sham meat in 'MeowPremium' and 'RoyalWhiskers'.
- In a surprising turn of events, old-time favorites like 'Whiskas' and 'Our Mark' were found to be toxin-free, despite lacking some essential microelements, making them a safer choice for feline health and wellness, especially when compared to the questionable practices of newer, premium brands.
