Do you give treats to your pets? We all do, right? Some pet owners even prefer to make their own treats at home. After all, there are a lot of DIY dog and cat treat recipes you can find online. But not all of us have the time to bake and prepare those yummy treats, so some of us would just opt to buy from the store.
The bad thing about store-bought treats is that we can never be sure of what chemicals they contain. Which is why we are vigilant in informing our readers when pet food companies issue recalls for their products.
We also found this video about the top 5 popular dog treats that you should never buy (or be extra cautious in buying). Check it out!
Posted by Planet Paws on Tuesday, March 22, 2016
So What Treats Should You Feed Your Dog? We’ve Put Together a Few Resources Below
► Why Freeze Dried Dog Treats Are Becoming So Popular
► Our Picks for the 7 Best Dog Treats
► The Kinda Gross Thing You Should Consider Giving Your Dog As a Treat
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**UPDATE: The Milk-Bone company gave their response to this video saying that they would like to debunk the myth of Milk Bones. Read more of their statement below.**
This video has been shared thousands of times on Facebook, and one of our readers sent us a website post regarding the Milk-Bone company response to this video. On the said post at Snopes.com, this is what the Milk-Bone company said,
“Thank you for contacting us as we also would like to debunk the myth surrounding the video and BHA. We are a company of pet lovers, so we certainly take claims like this seriously. Let me assure you that all of the ingredients in our treats are completely safe for our consumer’s pets. As you’re likely aware, standards for pet food ingredient safety are set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Association of American Feed Control Officials, and all of our ingredients meet or exceed these standards. We add a very small amount of BHA to our treats as an anti-oxidant that helps to preserve fats and protect against staleness. At these trace amounts, it is completely harmless. We hope this information helps put your reader’s minds at ease.“
You can read more details regarding Milk Bones and BHA at http://www.snopes.com/milk-bone-facebook-warning
We urge every pet owner to read labels, be cautious, and be extra careful of what you give your pets. If in doubt, you can always ask your vet for any advice and suggestions.
Please share this video with your fellow pet lovers to spread awareness.
