The Truth About Australian Pet Food

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The Truth About Australian Pet Food
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63 of Australian Households Have a Cat or Dog.

• The RSPCA statistics say that about 63 of
  Australian households have a cat or a dog. The
  dog is the most popular, with 19 dogs for every
  100 people and 15 cats for every 100 people.
• If you are one of the lucky owners of a cat or
  dog here in Australia, have you ever stopped to
  think about what is in the pet food you buy? If
  you do stop to read the label, you may see a
  little-known ingredient by the name of sulphite
  or hidden under preservative code 220 to 228.

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• So much of our pet food on the supermarket shelf
  and even our local pet store has high amounts of
  preservatives added to give it a longer shelf
  life.
• While preservatives in small quantities are not
  particularly harmful, studies have shown that in
  many processed pet foods these levels are much
  higher. Sulphite preservative induced Thiamine
  (Vitamin B1) deficiency has been frequently
  recognised by the Australian Veterinary
  profession.

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• Consistently feeding your pet a diet containing
  sulphite preservatives may cause severe
  neurological symptoms and can be fatal.
• The other commonly used preservative in
  Australian pet food is Sodium benzoate (E211)
  this preservative used in a range of pet food
  products can be toxic to cats. While the
  statistics can be quite alarming, the great news
  is that there is a better option for your beloved
  pet.

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Preservative free food for your cat or dog is
easily available.

• At Raw and Natural Pet Supplies, we provide not
  just natural and preservative free food, but
  vitamin enriched pet food with ingredients that
  promote healthy digestion and nutrition in your
  furry friend. Using the highest quality whole
  foods infused with vegetables and superfoods,
  this grain free alternative gives your pet the
  best diet that you can trust. For a pet owner,
  this is great news!

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• When you next visit your pet food store ask them
  which of their products are preservative free and
  always read the labels of pet food rolls, pet
  meats/minces and dry foods. You may get a big
  surprise. Look for a pet food store that source
  their pet meats and minces from human grade
  suppliers this will lessen the risk of feeding
  your best friend any of these harmful
  preservatives.

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• Or even easier still, visit our online store at
  Raw and Natural Pet Supplies for a stress-free
  order with daily deliveries available.
• And of course, if you are concerned about your
  pets health please consult a veterinarian
  practitioner.