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Let’s dive into a topic that’s close to our fur babies’ tummies, Treats! My social media post made me realize how many people did not know that there are both feed-grade and human grade pet foods and treats. I will admit I did not know so many treat brands existed until I started researching them for my list of human grade pet treats.
I believe pet treats should have the same quality practices and ingredients as we want our food. That said, I spent many hours over the last few months researching pet treat companies and their ingredients.
The difference between feed-grade pet treats and human grade pet treats
Feed-grade pet treats and food are not regulated strictly and the type of ingredients allowed into them may not be legally allowed in food designed for people. For example, it can include chemicals, blood, fillers, and meat from 4D animals. I won’t go into details about what 4d meats are to spare you the disgusting details.
With human-grade cat or dog treats, you know exactly what’s in it—no sketchy fillers or mystery meats that you may find in feed grade. It’s made to human standards with ingredients you’d find in your kitchen—quality meats, veggies and fruit.
Human grade pet treats made in the USA: a step to improving pet health
These treats will not contain meat byproducts, or synthetic ingredients like propylene glycol, ethoxyquin, nitrates, preservatives, colors, flavors, or additives.
Human grade pet treats also have the potential for fewer allergens because Human-grade dog treats and cat treats typically avoid common allergens and fillers found in lower-grade options.
This can be a game-changer in treats for dogs with allergies or sensitive stomachs.
Types of Human Grade pet treats
- Dog cookies or biscuits
- Single-ingredient treats made from vegetables
- Single-ingredient treats made from meat
- Treats made with novel proteins.
Human grade pet treats for your pet’s health issue or lifestyle
The types of treats that you will find are:
- Organic Dog treats
- Gluten Free dog treats
- Gluten-free dog biscuits
- Dog treats made with Oats
- GF treats made with Sorghum
- GMO free dog treats
- Sustainably made dog treats
- Single ingredient cat treats
- Vegan pet treats
- Dog and cat treats made from coconut
- Ethically sourced cat treats
- Humanely raised cat treats
- Pet treats that support Fair Trade
Ready to get some human grade treats
You can purchase my human grade pet treat list for dogs and cats. It is a pdf.
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