{"id":1325,"date":"2019-05-08T10:14:40","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T17:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1325"},"modified":"2019-05-08T10:14:40","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T17:14:40","slug":"the-real-deal-on-safe-pet-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/the-real-deal-on-safe-pet-products\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real Deal on Safe Pet Products"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1008981422.jpg\" alt=\"A terrier puppy with its stuffie\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1008981422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1008981422-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety is important to pet owners and is something we keep in mind when purchasing food and toys for our pets. Most of us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/pets-and-people-food-2\/\">feel secure<\/a> when we purchase something from a pet supply store \u2013 after all, they wouldn\u2019t be selling it if it wasn\u2019t ok for our pets, right?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not necessarily. Like most of the products in our modern world, the majority of pet toys, chews, and even food products come from China. In light of recent allegations of lead and other contaminants in Chinese-made pet products, the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\">Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital<\/a> wants to make sure pet owners understand the importance of safe pet products and how to find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Label Confusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Figuring out which pet food to purchase can be challenging. Labels that say \u201cMade In The USA\u201d don\u2019t guarantee that ingredients were sourced in the United States. In many cases, pet food companies purchase ingredients from overseas; as long as the food is packaged in the U.S., companies are allowed to use the label.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be extremely difficult to figure out where pet food manufacturers are sourcing their ingredients. The FDA doesn\u2019t test every batch of pet food (not even close), so the only way to know where each ingredient comes from is to call the manufacturer and ask. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe Pet Products?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2007, thousands of pets have fallen ill and many have died as a result of consuming chicken, duck, and vegetable jerky treats from China. Additionally, independent testing from several reputable laboratories has revealed higher-than-acceptable levels of lead and other toxins in some pet toys made in China. Petco and PetSmart have also stopped selling toys and treats from China. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for companies that sell safe pet products, consider products from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westpaw.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westpaw<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/titanpetproducts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Titan<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here for You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As pet owners become more educated and more selective, pet food and pet product manufacturers are slowly taking notice. Keep doing your research, and don\u2019t be afraid to call companies and ask questions. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/contact-us\/\">contact the team<\/a> at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital with any concerns you have about safe pet products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safety is important to pet owners and is something we keep in mind when purchasing food and toys for our pets. Most of us feel secure when we purchase something from a pet supply store \u2013 after all, they wouldn\u2019t be selling it if it wasn\u2019t ok for our pets, right? Not necessarily. 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