A while ago I bought some cat food and when I got the packet home, I noticed that on the back of the packet there was a warning saying that this food is not safe for human consumption, I threw them away immediately. Luckily I read it before I gave my babies the treats. For to me if it is not safe for us to eat then why put it on the shelves and expect us to feed them to our cats.
So I was wondering if anyone else felt the same way. And if there is anyway to petition against this?
2007-03-21 13:54:20 · 24 answers · asked by crushed butterfly 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have owned cats and other animals for over 20yrs. And I am well aware that a cat has different needs regarding their digestion, and vitamins. And I know that cat food is for cats and not humans. I was only asking people if they would do this. Also I do feed my cat 'human' food like cooked meats, scrabbled eggs, and yes they even like pizza just one mouthful. Everytime I go to the vet she always comments on how shiny my cats fur is and when I tell her what I feed her she says that the leftovers I give her is the reason why she is so fit and well.
To everyone that gave me useful info, thanks.
2007-03-21 20:53:54 · update #1
Not a chance. I will only feed the very best to my girls.
Unfortunately, many people - and vets - are simply ignorant of the facts. I was too once - it was only since spending time out here that I learned about cat nutrition.
I can only hope that this recent tragedy will help to educate the masses about proper feeding of their darling little carnivores!
EDIT: It appears that some clarification is in order. Of course we understand that cats can eat things we cannot. Such as raw meat. Nor am I going to catch and eat mice. The point we are making is that we want our babies to get GOOD QUALITY FOOD.
I worked in a butcher shop. After hacking a chunk off the side of beef and trimming it up to become a lovely sirloin to put in the case, the scraps that were removed were tossed into a special barrel which were collected by a special company (Anamax). These barrels would sit outside in the sun, rotting and covered with flies.
It's these rancid leftovers that have been known to go to pet food companies. Yep, that's meat all right. And I guess chicken feet could be described as chicken.
That may be an extreme example - but the point is - I'd rather feed the sirloin than the scraps to my cat.
2007-03-22 02:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please, nothing a cat eats is fit for human's. their system is nothing like ours. You feed cats food that would kill a dog. Cats have the ability to consume almost anything, well that is anything except for whatever it is that is in that plant that comes from South America that is currently in all the cans that are being recalled. There was no need to throw away that bag that you did, you are not a cat. Your cat doesn't eat what you eat. Does your cat eat the same dinner you eat. I bet it isn't thrilled with pizza or bread, or probably not cooked meat. Don't look at your cat as if it were a human, it's an animal, no matter how much you love it, it's not a human and it's food needs are different than yours.
2007-03-21 18:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by lochmessy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That was the cat lobby. They want it all for themselves...:) CATS DON'T SHARE. Seriously, it's probably to avoid lawsuits from idiots who eat the stuff and then get sick. If it's labled "not for human consumption", the cat food company is protected. If not, a jury might actually award REAL MONEY to a human cat food consumer. BELIEVE IT OR NOT.
2016-03-28 22:55:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its scary what they put into pet food nowadays... I did some major research when I started to work for a mobile vet. She was great and really cared about what and how the pets were.. go to this link you will be shocked...
her main page is http://www.carinrennings.com
I am the one standing beside her in front of the truck.... she is a great vet and has some great info on her website..go check it out..smile
EDIT:this is a research paper I found for her while I was working for her that tells exactly what your pets are eating and why its not fit for human consumption..not that it has different vitamins in it its because they put rendered meats, road kill and some really bad stuff in it... they are allowed a % of unknown type stuff...please read this article it was written by someone other than me and is a published paper!!:
http://www.carinrennings.com/homevet/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/food-facts.pdf
EDIT: dont be haters and give thumbs down until you actually do some research as to what goes into pet food... I have done the research and it is scary....but the world does not get this knowledge because of the huge companies that own pet foods... research please..and quit the hating!!!
2007-03-21 13:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by marnibrown1 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not have any cats , I have dogs, but the same principal applies; I adore my pets and I want them to live long and healthy lives. They certainly won`t be able to do that if I feed them rubbish food. Whilst we all know that cat food is meant for cats and not people, the fact that the manufacturers find it necessary to state this on the tin puzzles me just a little.If it is healthy food for the cat it should not do harm (in small quantities) to a human.So this immediately makes me wonder exactly what is in the contents of the tin. If it is not fit for me to eat, I certainly would not give it to my pets.
2007-03-21 14:25:56 · answer #5 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A cat will refuse to eat anything that is bad or off. You did right throwing it away but cat/dog food is taste tested regularly by humans before being sold anyway. i think the law says it must be fit for human consumption to be sold in this country. Might have a trading standards issue here !
2007-03-21 14:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by j_clarke2 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because cats require a different balance of nutrients than we do - they're also not troubled with certain bacteria that trouble humans. There's also the whole 'what cat food is made of' which is mostly meat products left over from the production of human food.
Cats are animals that have different digestion than humans thus they can eat things we can't. Personally, I wouldn't groom myself the way my cat does. Loosen up.
2007-03-21 13:59:20 · answer #7 · answered by Heather 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you feed cats or dogs you should know something about them.
Dogs have peculiarities about their food make up.
Cats have certain special needs in their food and saying they (cats eat anything) has not taken into account they have certain critical needs nutritionally.
2014-01-14 19:13:42 · answer #8 · answered by Yahoouser 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say, but alot of food that humans eat, whhich are not fit for Pet Consumption. Onions are not good for dogs, Rich foods(that humans love) and chocolate are bad for both cats and dogs. A lot of pet foods have extra fats which we don't need but some animals who are kept inside don't have access to them in their diet We won't eat a half decayed mouse or bird , but a Dog/Cat would.
2007-03-21 14:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by jacthedog 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think there was a time when the mad cow disease got into pet food because of recycling of animal parts. But I believe that is no longer the case.
No, I'd feed my cat that, unless it was spoiled. It seems like my cat's favorite seasoning is dirt.
2007-03-21 19:12:37 · answer #10 · answered by rann_georgia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋