Its effect on the environment proved to be so negative that it is no longer used for that purpose. The chemical cocktail does not end there, either. To prevent rancidity, a fat stabilizer is added to the finished product. Some European countries prohibit the use and importation of these preservatives. Another fat stabilizer often used is Ethoxyquin, suspected of being a cancer-causing agent.
Most vets agree that food allergies and toxic conditions are on the rise in modern day pets.
It's an unfortunate fact that at many North American Veterinary schools, pet nutrition is touched on only briefly, usually during lectures that are presented by the major pet food companies. Veterinarians gain legitimacy and privileges as guardians of the public welfare in respect to animal health. The profession has failed badly in its duties. Little wonder that so many vets remain painfully unaware of the possible toxins our pets ingest every day, not from their environment, but from the very food we shop so diligently for. Learning to decipher labels is a good beginning for those of us who wish to discover just what exactly we are feeding our pets.