Acrylamide: Another Reason Why Dry Pet Foods May Be Harming Your Pets

Researchers in Sweden have determined that baked and fried foods contain high levels of a substance called acrylamide.  Acrylamide is a chemical compound used in the manufacture of dyes and plastics, and is known to be carcinogenic to animals.  It seems the higher the temperatures used in processing the starchy foods, the higher the levels of acrylamide.

Of course this story is meant to "warn" us humans to watch our intake of french fries, crackers, cereal, and potato chips.  BUT, what about our pets?  What about the high heat processing used in the manufacture of dry pet foods?  Might there be a link here, that could help explain the alarming increase of cancer in our dogs and cats?

Just a bit more "food for thought."  Here is the link to the ABC news item, for those who would like to read more: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/living/DailyNews/WHO_acrylamide020625.html

Article written by J. Boniface, (c) Copyright 2002, all rights reserved.

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