Americans love their pets. In fact, it is estimated that, across the country, we have some 70 million dogs and 86 million cats. That pet population supports a massive pet food industry. However, most people don’t give a lot of thought to the pet food they buy, often making purchases based on advertising or price. The consequences of doing this can be dire for pets. The more one knows about pet food, the better off they will be in helping to keep their animals healthy.
“People love their pets, yet they don’t realize that they are often feeding them junk food,” explains Will Post, president of Hound & Gatos Pet Food Corporation. “They often don’t realize what is in the food and, when they do find out, they are surprised and make the switch. Feeding pets healthy food that is closer to their true nature is going to help them live longer, happier lives.”