17/06/2026
For years, I’ve encouraged pet parents to ask themselves an important question when feeding their pets: What is this food doing to my pet’s body over time? A newly published study tested multiple brands of commercial pet foods and found mycotoxins, phytoestrogens, and other biologically active compounds in nearly every sample.
Cats appeared more vulnerable than dogs 😿. This is why I’m so passionate about rotating many brands and flavors/proteins of fresh, human grade pet foods. Most animals won’t suddenly become ill from eating one bag of food or one meal, but what’s happening meal after meal, year after year? Nutritional variety is not only crucial for a healthy microbiome, it reduces recurrent exposure of unwanted tagalongs from one brand’s supply chain, reducing the risks of repeated low grade contaminants from the same source.
In my latest article, I’ll show you why certain ingredients are more prone to contamination, the history of some major pet food recalls, and simple steps you can take to reduce your pet’s toxic burden and support lifelong health. Check out the link in comments 🐾💚
