The safety of pets’ food should be taken as seriously as people’s. In fact, many pet owners don’t care enough and don’t even know that the food rations for cats and dogs can be divided into natural food and commercial food. The difference between the two lies in the added preservatives. Those without added preservatives are natural grains, while those with added preservatives are called commercial grains. Let’s talk about the advantages and disadvantages of both.

1. Definition of natural grains and commercial grains

1. The definition of natural food

(1) Definition of natural food

Natural food is a well-tested foreign-produced pet food. Their selection of materials does not have any by-products, including additives, and the meat comes from pollution-free, wild-raised farms.

(2) Natural food ingredients

Dog food that does not use harmful substances such as attractants and preservatives. Natural food is preserved with vitamin E. There are no elements in it that are harmful to cats and dogs. After long-term use, the hair and poop of cats and dogs will be brighter.

(3) Benefits of natural food

Organic and natural products have higher requirements and must come from organic farms. The meat quality and content are very different. In summary, natural food raw materials come from wild animals and plants and do not contain any food additives.

Cat and dog food

Cat and dog feed should be made without preservatives, which is healthier.

2. Definition of commercial grain

(1) Definition of commercial grain

The materials are mainly 4D ingredients and their by-products. 4D ingredients are the abbreviation of animals in the following four states: Dead, Diseased, Dying and Disabled. The by-products refer to their internal organs, fur, etc.

(2) Natural food ingredients

Although the ingredients of commercial food are not attractive to dogs, by adding a large amount of food attractants, it is generally more fragrant and most dogs love to eat it.

(3) Hazards of commercial grain

Dogs fed dog food made from 4D and by-products were in good health and developed very normally in the early stages. However, in the later stages, compared to dogs fed dog food made from pure natural products, their aging rate was more than 20% faster. Lifespan is 27% shorter.

Experts remind: People who eat commercial food have a higher disease rate than natural food, and are more likely to suffer from immune system disorders and degenerative diseases.

2. Advantages and disadvantages of natural grains and commercial grains

1. Low commodity grain prices

The price of commercial food is lower than that of natural food. It is a common and relatively cheap cat food on the market that contains additives and preservatives.

Expert explanation: Dogs prefer commercial food because it contains addedAdd food attractant to make the dog like to eat it.

2. Source of food raw materials

Natural food: organic agricultural production system or wild natural products, meat has not been contaminated.

Commercial grain: feed-fed livestock and poultry and products of processors. Low-end commercial grain is even processed using animal carcasses.

3. The difference between additives

Natural food: It is prohibited to use chemically synthesized agricultural vegetables, chemical fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics, food additives, etc. It is prohibited to use genetic engineering technology and the products of this technology and its derivatives.

Commercial food: Production and processing are relatively intensive. A large amount of grains are added to cat food, and artificial flavors are added to improve the taste.

3. Food value target

Natural grain: aiming at high protein, low fat and comprehensive nutrition.

Commercial grain: product function and palatability are the product goals.

4. Differences in food prices

Natural grains: slightly more expensive, but durable.

Commercial grain: mid- to low-end grain, usually cheaper.

3. Reasons to choose natural food for pets

1. Highly nutritious and easy to absorb

Natural food is made from fresh ingredients processed with scientific methods, retaining various nutrients and trace elements in the ingredients to the maximum extent, making it easier for cats to absorb.

2. Organic food is safer

In the natural food organic agricultural production system, the raw materials prohibit the use of chemically synthesized agricultural vegetables, chemical fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics, food additives, etc., and no preservatives and food flavors are added during the production process to ensure that cats are safer to eat.

3. Green is healthier

Natural food advocates maintaining the natural ingredients of the product, which is fresh and pollution-free, and contains more trace elements and vitamins. Cats eating natural food for a long time can improve their immunity, strengthen their physique, and extend their lifespan.

4. High health value

Some people think that natural food is expensive and are reluctant to buy it for their cats. They think that cheap cat food can also be eaten. In fact, this view is not correct. Cats that eat natural food are healthier and less likely to get sick.

5. Commercial grains are low in nutrients

Commercial grains have relatively few nutrients, especially protein and fat. Pets need to absorb enough nutrients, so they naturally eat a larger amount. Therefore, for the same amount of nutrients, the amount of food consumed when eating natural food is much lower than that of commercial food. Therefore, if there are two cat foods of the same weight, the natural food can last longer.