Cat and dog food (wet, dry, treats) are classified as complete or complementary. In most countries, it is mandatory to indicate the food as either complete or complementary. Complete food A complete meal contains all the nutrients required by a cat or dog to stay healthy. If a cat or dog eats only one type complete meal, it will get all the nutrients required to stay alive and healthy. The formulation needs to meet stands to qualify as a complete food. The two most common sta

Carrageenan is derived from red seaweed and is used in human food products and in pet wet food as a thickener, stabiliser and emulsifier. There are 2 types of carrageenan; degraded (aka poligeenan) and undegraded. Degraded carrageenan is not approved for use in human food while undegraded carrageenan is approved for use in human food. However, the European Union (EU) has banned carrageenan in infant food. Carrageenan has no nutritional value serving a technical and aesthetic

Pet households needs disinfectants to keep the home safe for humans and animals. However, many household disinfectants are not formulated for pet households contains phenol. What is phenol a concern? Phenol is a concern to cats, dogs, rabbit and small animals because it can cause burns, affect major organs and even cause death. Pets can come into contact with phenol through ingestion, contact on skin or through the paws. Symptoms include irritation or burns of the mouth an