Connection Between Grains in Dog Food and Canine Health Issues (Part 2)

In the previous segment, we delved into how potential contaminants in inferior quality products may play a role in chronic canine allergies.

For example, insects, mites, and molds.

Furthermore, we explored how these undesirable infestations tend to thrive in inexpensive, substandard grain sources.

Moreover, when grain mites and insects coexist, they facilitate the spread of spores from extremely hazardous molds.

It’s essential to note the term “hazardous” is appropriate as these molds can manufacture some of the most lethal natural toxins worldwide.

Risks of Low-Quality Grains Infected with Dangerous Molds

Similar to mushrooms and yeasts, molds belong to the fungi family, yet they are not visible to the naked eye. These organisms reproduce by releasing minuscule spores, enabling them to spread easily through the air or hitch rides on insects like mites and weevils.

Contamination can swiftly engulf an entire storage container of cereal grains, making them unfit for consumption. Due to their affordability, lower quality dog food products are at a higher risk of containing these tainted grains.

Grain Molds and Their Harmful Substances

Similar to humans, dogs can have sensitivities to the molds and spores present in their food.

However, the real danger lies in the toxins produced by these molds, known as mycotoxins.

There are numerous mycotoxins known today, some of the common ones that can impact various animals, including dogs, are…

Mycotoxin Poisoning Can Result in a Severe and Painful End

If a dog consumes commercial pet food tainted with a harmful level of aflatoxin, the outcome could be fatal.³

Symptoms of acute aflatoxin poisoning include…

Considered a rare illness? Not exactly.

These are the identical symptoms that led to the sickness and death of numerous dogs in 2005, prompting an immediate product recall.

That was the year Diamond Pet Foods of Gaston, South Carolina produced and distributed a significant batch of aflatoxin-contaminated dog food.⁴

An isolated incident? Far from it.

Diamond Pet Foods sent out the contaminated products across the United States and to 29 other nations worldwide⁵.

A truly tragic and fatal occurrence.

However, another significant risk looms for unsuspecting consumers.

No Antidote — No Cure

Even a minimal ingestion of aflatoxin can pose a significant threat to dogs, causing harm to the liver cells without showing immediate acute toxicity symptoms. Unfortunately, once aflatoxin enters a dog’s system, it can lead to severe liver damage with no available antidote or cure.

Furthermore, continuous exposure to even small traces of aflatoxin can eventually trigger a fatal type of liver cancer. Therefore, we advocate for the strictest possible limit on aflatoxin levels in all commercial dog food, ideally aiming for virtually zero tolerance.

Additional Unfortunate Information

Despite the fact that cooking can eliminate mites and molds, it does not have any impact on the poison itself. The mycotoxins remain highly dangerous even after being cooked into the final product of Best Dog Foodz.

To add to the concern, simply leaving a package of pet food open can lead to a disturbing infestation without any outside help.

This is due to the ease with which dog food can become contaminated with insects, mites, and mold right in your own household. All it takes is a solitary insect introducing a lone mold spore into an open bag of kibble.

At that moment, your dog becomes vulnerable to various risks.

Ensuring Your Dog’s Safety

Discover five easy tips to safeguard your furry friend…

Advocate for Health — Make a Difference

It’s crucial to recognize that grain ingredients in dog food are often overlooked as a potential cause of severe illnesses in otherwise healthy dogs.

Therefore, take action. Spread awareness about the impact of grains in dog food. Inform all dog owners you know who deeply care for their pets.

Your advocacy could be the key to saving a precious life.