Avoid Toxic Cat Feeds: Russian Authorities Identify Harmful Brands of Pet Food
Feed Your Feline Friend, Not a Factory Machination
Dishing out the top dollar for cat chow, but ending up with shoddy metal scraps instead of a sleek, purring companion? Yep, it's no laughing matter. Roskachestvo, the Russian quality control organization, did a whopping test of 25 popular kitty grubs, and boy, their findings couldn't be more jaw-dropping.
Meet the Mischief in the Meal
Steel shards cropped up in "Crunchy" and "ZooGourmet". Not the sort of iron that boosts those whiskers, but sharp bits that could send those delicate intestines reeling.
Mycotoxin B1 turned up in 8 foods, even the touted "Purrfect Meal". This sneaky toxin slowly corrodes the kidneys, leaving your furry friend in a pickle.
Mock meat - "85% chicken" in "MeowPremium" and "RoyalWhiskers" turned out to be 45% meat flour with a phony "fried chicken" aroma. Sounds more like cheap sausages - the scent's there, but the substance's not.
Veteran Switches
While these "top-shelf" brands serve up handfuls of surprises, tried and true favorites like "Whiskas" and "Our Mark" aced the test with feline flying colors. Yep, they lack a smidgen of micronutrients, but they're free from toxins. As the old saying goes, simple porridge beats a tummy ache from that golden gourmet gruel.
Doc's Orders
Get a gander at the label: If it reads "zootechnical products" instead of specific meats, tread carefully. It's like "meat product" in sausages.
Don't trust the digits: Those numbers on the package aren't guarantees of meat—sometimes they're just marketing hype.
Keep an eye for the logo: The "Roskachestvo" mark is about the only reliable emblem on cat chow, for now.
Next Steps
Examine what you're doling out to your cat. If it's on the "naughty list", send it packing.Take a pause: Switch to home-cooked grub like boiled chicken and some veggies for a week.Start reading labels, do the research - pet food perfection isn't always what it seems on TV.
On the Radar
"Yandex.Lavka" swapped its meat supplier"Best Dinner" added pumpkin to its food (claims it's a detox)Even "Auchan" pledged to reassess its "Every Day" cat food formula.
Final Thoughts
Your feline friend doesn't care about the brand's grandiloquent title. What matters is a healthy tummy, with metal scraps safely on the factory floor, not in the bowl, the source* concludes.
The shocking discovery of metal shards in 'Crunchy' and 'ZooGourmet' cat foods is a grim reminder of the need for quality control.
Mycotoxin B1, found in 8 foods including 'Purrfect Meal', can had Gradually damage a cat's kidneys over time, making it a significant health concern.
'MeowPremium' and 'RoyalWhiskers', marketed as '85% chicken', were found to contain only 45% actual meat, raising questions about the authenticity of marketed contents.
Traditional favorites like 'Whiskas' and 'Our Mark' scored well in the test, being free from toxins despite their minor deficiencies in micronutrients.
Reading labels carefully is crucial, avoiding products labeled as 'zootechnical products' instead of specific meats, as they could contain unknown substances.
Numbers on the package should not be trusted as guarantees of meat content, as they can sometimes be just marketing gimmicks.
The 'Roskachestvo' mark on cat food is a reliable sign of quality, for now.
Examine your cat's food, consider switching to homemade food or brands that have committed to improvements, and stay informed about updates in pet food manufacturing.
