Unfortunately the animal proteins used in most commercial pet foods are diseased meat, road kill, contaminated material from slaughterhouses, fecal matter and poultry feathers all rendered together. The US government agency which regulates animal food, AAFCO (Association of American Food Control Officials) has an official publication which states that there are no restrictions on the type of animals which can be used in "meals", "digests", etc. ANY kind of animal can be used. Given that most pets are consuming these ingredients day in and out it is not surprising that younger animals today are experiencing severe nutritional imbalances contributing to crippling or debilitating chronic illnesses including skin/ear problems, hormonal disorders, periodontal/ intestinal diseases, arthritis and cancer.

The good news is that now you can make a real difference on your pet's health and longevity and cut down on those large veterinary bills for these chronic pet plagues. The answer: Prepare your pet's foods at home utilizing a variety of meats, dairy products grains and vegetables. My clients who have made the transition from commercial pet foods to home‑made over the years have seen amazing results in their pets, which no drug could ever achieve. Even pets with terminal cancer enjoy a renewed vigor and energy which truly ease their final days. Among the vast benefits enjoyed by dog and cat owners include: a more well‑defined body structure and better weight control, glossier and thicker fur with dramatically less shedding, reduced hot spots, pads of paws lose their rusty color and odor: black "gunk" and discharges disappear from their eyes and ears; behavior returns to "kitten" or "puppy"‑like indiscriminate eating habits of gross things stops and they suffer much less from internal or external parasites including fleas (and without the expense or toxicity of chemical flea control methods). I have listed 2 sample recipes from the book Dr. Pitcairn's Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. For those of you with a hectic schedules you can still significantly improve your pet's health by simply adding the ingredients of Dr. Pitcairn's "healthy powder" to their commercial pet food. The healthy powder includes 2 cups nutritional (torula) yeast, I cup lecithin granules, 1/4 cup kelp powder, 1/4 cup bone-meal and 1,000 mg (ground) vitamin C or 1/4 teaspoon sodium ascorbate powders which can all be mixed together in a I quart container and refrigerated.
A cat or small dog would get 1‑2 teaspoons daily; 2‑3 teaspoons per day for medium sized dogs and 1‑2 tablespoons daily for largo dogs. Most natural food stores carry all of these ingredients.