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Would you feed your pet diseased or rotting meat?

Would you give your pet a food that contained
 chemicals linked to cancer?

Would you give your pet a food that contained
ingredients from China?

You might be right now and not even know it.


The Truth...

The FDA.FDA Can Pet Food
The FDA has established "Compliance Policies" which directs FDA field representatives on how to enforce the laws that govern pet food. The particular Compliance Policy pictured here to the right, is in reference to canned pet food. This states...(bold added)...

"POLICY: Pet food consisting of material from diseased animals or animals which have died otherwise than by slaughter, which is in violation of 402(a)(5) will not ordinarily be actionable, if it is not otherwise in violation of the law. It will be considered fit for animal consumption."

This means that some pet food ingredients are sourced from diseased animals or euthanized animals. There are many more FDA Compliance Policies that allow filth contaminated ingredients, rodent or bird feces contaminated ingredients, and even chemical contaminated ingredients into pet foods. Click Here to learn more about FDA Compliance Policies.

Do you know if your pet's food contains these ingredients?

 

China.

In 2007, thousands of dogs and cats in the U.S. died due to contaminated pet food ingredients sourced from China. In just the past year and a half, the FDA has received reports on the death of more than 300 pets linked to Chinese imported jerky treats.

You'd think that pet food manufacturers would be avoiding ingredients sourced from China - but that's not true. Actually, dog food and cat food (and pet food ingredients) imports from China have increased by more than30 million pounds in just five years! (Source: Food and Water Watch)

Do you know if your pet's food contains ingredients sourced from China?

 

Misleading Advertising.

Pet food labels or television commercials can show images of fresh meat and fresh vegetables.  But, because of numerous FDA Compliance Policies (675.100, 675.200, 675.400, 690.300)...

 The label shows this...

Human Grade

The pet food really contains this...

Pet Grade 

 fresh meat

 

rotting meat

 fresh vegetables

 moldy carrots

Do you know if your pet's food is made from human grade or pet grade ingredients? 

 

"This is AWESOME information, Susan—thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the diligence and hard work and effort you put in to ensure we are able to make the healthiest decisions for our pets." 

Melanie B. subscriber to “Petsumer Report”

 

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A full one year subscription of Petsumer Report™ Online will cost you less than $1.50 per month (less than the cost of one premium cup of coffee a month).  As of September 2012, there are over 2,500 pet foods and treats reviewed.

$17.95 for a one year online subscription.

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Satisfaction Guarantee: You have my 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. New subscribers have a full 60 days to look it over. If you don't like it or think it's not worth your money - I'll give you a complete refund. No questions asked.

 

Walk into any pet store and you find hundreds of choices in a variety of price ranges.  How do you decide?

You simply cannot decide on a dog food or cat food by looking at the front of the bag or can; this is marketing, it is not the truth about what's inside the pet food.  Actually, the front of a pet food bag is legally allowed to lie to you.  Pet food regulations state a pet food label can contain "unqualified claims, either directly or indirectly".  Unqualified claims mean a pet food label can claim 'Premium' or 'Choice Ingredients' when the truth is far from premium or choice.

The next challenge pet owners are up against...Pet food regulations ALSO do NOT allow a pet food manufacturer to make any statements to quality or grade of ingredients on their label.  Some pet foods use the same quality of meat you'd purchase in the grocery for any other member of your family.  Problem is, these pet foods are NOT allowed to tell you this (yes, I know - it's ridiculous; rules allow them to make unqualified claims, but the same rules say they can't be honest).  A quality minded pet food manufacturer, who uses the same quality of meat that you would purchase in the grocery for your family is NOT allowed to tell you that.  (Association of American Feed Control Officials model regulations.)

Some pet foods contain chemicals and dyes linked to cancer and serious illness.  Some canned pet foods have a lining inside the can that contains BPA, a chemical scientifically linked to cancer. 

Petsumer Report reviews tells you which Pet Food Manufacturers use human quality ingredients, BPA lined cans, and who uses risky chemicals and dyes.

 

 "Thank you so much for all this great information! I've been a member for a couple months I guess, and I find I'm always in here double checking a food or treat for my dogs and cats. Thank you for helping me make informed decisions about the food I'm feeding my animals. Several years ago, I lost a my dog and cat due to pet food contamination. It was the most devastating loss and I never want to experience that again, or carry the guilt over feeding them the very thing that claimed their lives."

Kelly Q.

Sara and Georgie



Subscribe to Petsumer Report

A full one year subscription of Petsumer Report™ Online will cost you less than $1.50 per month (less than the cost of one premium cup of coffee a month). As of September 2012, there are over 2,500 pet foods and treats reviewed.

$17.95 for a one year online subscription.

Click Here to subscribe

Satisfaction Guarantee: You have my 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. New subscribers have a full 60 days to look it over. If you don't like it or think it's not worth your money - I'll give you a complete refund. No questions asked. 

 

What is Petsumer Report?

Petsumer Report is an online pet food information database providing subscribers with vital information on over 2,500 dog foods, cat foods, and pet treats (new products added each month).  Subscribers have 24/7 access to information the pet food label does not provide.

Do I have to download the reviews to my computer?

No, all the reviews are hosted online.  Simply login and click on the dog food or cat food brand you'd like more information on.  It's quick and easy to compare thousands of pet foods and treats.

What kind of information does Petsumer Report provide?

Petsumer Report gives subscribers alerts to risky ingredients, ingredient country of origin (U.S. only or imports), grade or quality of meat ingredients, list of health promoting ingredients, recall history, and much more!  (See example below.)  Plus, Petsumer Report actually teaches subscribers how to select/review a pet food on their own!  Reviews include a "To Learn More" section providing detailed information on regulations, scientific studies, and/or ingredient definitions. 

Who subscribes to Petsumer Report?

Thousands have subscribed from all over the world.  Although the reviews in Petsumer Report only apply to foods sold in the U.S. and Canada, pet owners from countries all over the world have subscribed (Amsterdam, UK, Tailand, Israel, South Africa, China, Denmark, Germany, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Canada, U.S., and counting).  Pet owners, breeders, shelters, rescue groups, pet store owners, veterinarians and even pet food marketing professionals (checking out the competition) have subscribed to Petsumer Report.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, you have a full 60 days to look over Petsumer Report.  If for ANY reason you are not satisfied, I'll refund your money no questions asked.

What Petsumer Report is NOT...

Petsumer Report is NOT an endorsement of ANY pet food.

Petsumer Report does NOT guarantee any food will not be recalled; even the best company can make a mistake.

Petsumer Report does NOT pick/choose a pet food for you.  Each pet is different, each pet food consumer is different. 

 

Petsumer Report simply provides you with the information that the dog food or cat food label does not or can not tell you in order to make an informed decision of what to feed your dog or cat.  And don't expect state-of-the-art website design either; Petsumer Report is a simple design (easy to read).

Petsumer Report saves you the time consuming job of calling the manufacturer and learning details about the food.  Petsumer Report makes it easy for you to compare brands with access to the pertinent information. 

 

"Dear Susan, today I re-upped my petsumer report subscription. I didn't realize it had expired. I've been making my own raw dog food and organic veggie at home here for about 8 months so actually I'm not using the petsumer report much. So why did I pay for it again.  A number of reasons Susan and I want you to know what they are. I admire so much your spirit of creating for yourself an income doing something so beneficial for so many. I don't know if you got a grant to start your site or just began, and I have no idea if the $17.95 per year times your subscribers, keeps you afloat but I hope it does and will continue to grow. I certainly want to contribute my $17.95 toward your livelihood. Certainly a small sum for all the good I've gotten. And I've been able to scare one relative and 2 neighbors into feeding better quality food in this past year.  My favorite line is........." pay some money now into the front end of this dog or pay the vet after the dog has done all the suffering, your choice." And because I've been able to look up their dog foods and report to them that there were 'NO PAWS', all three were shamed into classing up their food choice and one of them became a subscriber of yours. So, good for me to have that info at hand, good for them to get educated and good for you. See why I still need my subscription?"

Connie S.

 

Example Petsumer Report Review

The manufacturer page (screen shot image)...

Manufacturer page

 

The pet food review page (screen shot image)...

pet food review page

 

Pet Foods included in Petsumer Report
as of September 2012

Acana Pet Food
Addiction Pet Foods
Alpo Pet Foods
Answers Pet Foods
Artemis Pet Foods
AvoDerm Pet Foods
Azmira Pet Foods
Back to Basics Pet Foods
Beneful Pet Foods
BilJac Pet Foods
Blue Buffalo Pet Foods
Blue Seal Pet Foods
By Nature Pet Foods
California Naturals Pet Foods
Canidae Pet Foods
Canine Caviar Pet Foods
Carna4 Pet Foods
Castor Pollux Pet Foods
Cesar Pet Foods
Chef Michael Pet Foods
Chicken Soup for the
Pet Lover's Soul Pet Foods
Dad's Pet Foods
Darwins Pet Foods
Diamond Pet Foods
Doctors Foster & Smith Pet Food
Dogswell Pet Foods
Dynamite Pet Foods
Eagle Pack Pet Foods
Earthborn Holistics Pet Foods
Enhance Pet Foods
Eukanuba Pet Foods
Evangers Pet Foods
Evo Pet Foods
Evolve Pet Foods
Fancy Feast Pet Foods
Felidae Pet Foods
First Mate Pet Foods
Flint River Ranch Pet Foods
Frenchie's Kitchen Pet Foods
FreshFetch Pet Foods
FreshPet Pet Foods
Friskies Pet Foods
Fromm Family Pet Foods
Good Life Recipe Pet Foods
Halo Pet Foods
Happy Paws Pet Foods
Happy Tails Pet Foods
Holistic Select Pet Foods
The Honest Kitchen Pet Foods
Hound & Gatos Pet Foods
Iams Pet Foods
Innova Pet Foods
Just Food for Dogs Pet Foods
K9 Natural Pet Foods
K9 Premium Pet Foods
Karma Organic Pet Foods
Kibbles & Bits Pet Foods
Kumpi Dog Foods
Lassie Brand Pet Foods
Life's Abundance Pet Foods
Loyall Pet Foods
Lucky Dog Cuisine Pet Foods
Merrick Pet Foods
Mulligan Stew Pet Foods
My Perfect Pet Foods
Natural Balance Pet Food
Natural Life Pet Foods
Natural Planet Organics Pet Foods
Nature's Logic Pet Foods
Nature's Recipe Pet Foods
Nature's Select Pet Food
Nature's Variety Pet Food
Newman's Own Pet Foods
Nutram Pet Foods 
Nutrish Pet Foods
NutriSource Pet Foods
Nutro Pet Foods
Ol' Roy Pet Foods
Orijen Pet Foods
Party Animal Pet Foods
Pedigree Pet Foods
People Fud Pet Foods
Performatrin Pet Foods
Petsana Pet Foods
Pet Time Pet Foods
Petcurean Pet Foods
Pet Guard Organics Pet Food
Pinnacle Pet Foods
Precise Pet Food
Premium Edge Pet Food
Professional Pet Foods
Pure Vita Pet Foods
Purina Pet Foods
Purina One Pet Foods
Purina Pro Plan Pet Foods
RawHealth Pet Foods
Red Moon Pet Foods
Rotations Pet Foods
Royal Canin Pet Foods
Rudy Greens Pet Foods
Science Diet Pet Foods
Solid Gold Pet Foods
Stella and Chewy's Pet Foods
Taste of the Wild Pet Food
Timberwolf Pet Foods
TLC Pet Foods
Vets Choice Pet Foods
VF Pet Foods
Viand Pet Foods
Wellness Pet Foods
Weruva Cat Food
Wysong Pet Foods
ZiwiPeak Pet Food 

 

For each dog food and cat food review (over 2,500!)...

  1. Separate List of quality meat proteins.  Some foods provide zero - some foods provide six or more!
  2. Separate List of health promoting ingredients.  Flax seed, alfalfa, and kelp are known health promoting ingredients. Some foods have none of these - others have all three.
  3. Special Note if pet food contains controversial ingredients.  Example: Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex is a controversial pet food ingredients.  Some foods stay clear of the controversy - some don't.
  4. Special Note if pet food contains by-products, chemical preservatives, and animal fat (ingredient determined by the FDA to be most likely to contain euthanized animals).
  5. Special Note if pet food contains chelated or proteinated minerals (for best mineral absorption).
  6. Special Note if pet food contains probiotics (friendly bacteria that benefits the intestinal system and in turn the immune system of the pet), and if the company guarantees probiotics to be live and viable.
  7. Pet Food Company information; who and where the food is manufactured, any special safety or quality control certifications.
  8. History of pet food recall information; with link to FDA recall page.

 

 

"Susan, I just wanted to let you know that I find Petsumer Report Online to be very easy to use. It is easy to move from subject to subject, I never get lost. It is very helpful being online, versus hard copy because I sometimes remember something I want to review from previous newsletters/reports and cannot seem to find my hard copy, but quickly can find Online and even print if I need to.  I thank you so much for all that you do to help educate the public to help our furry friends. Thank you"

Sonja


"Susan - I just wanted to say THANK YOU for offering such a resourceful website. I find your website easy to use and FULL of information. I just subscribed to Petsumer Reports today too and in less than an hour I was able to do all the research I needed to find the right food for my dog. He has been eating XXX but the high protein seems to be too rich for his stomach, so I was on the hunt for a new food. I am part of an animal rescue group in Phoenix, AZ called Lost Our Home Pet Foundation. Our mission is to take in foreclosure pets - animals that have been left behind when people move out of their house and abandon their pets. I foster kittens for the rescue group and I ALWAYS take the time to tell adopters about the high quality food I feed my kittens.  I often get people who go out of their way to find the same food - all because I took the extra time to mention the importance of it. Thank you for putting Petsumer Reports together - I'm excited to use it on a regular basis as I am always talking to people about their pet food. And I especially like the red font for the Red Flag ingredients, the gray font for the ingredients with no nutrional value, and the PawPrint rating - that really helps sort through the good and bad quickly."

Sincerely,
Wendy

 

Subscribe to Petsumer Report

A full one year subscription of Petsumer Report™ Online will cost you less than $1.50 per month (less than the cost of one premium cup of coffee a month). As of September 2012, there are over 2,500 pet foods and treats reviewed.

$17.95 for a one year online subscription.

Click Here to subscribe

Satisfaction Guarantee: You have my 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. New subscribers have a full 60 days to look it over. If you don't like it or think it's not worth your money - I'll give you a complete refund. No questions asked.

 

Want to learn more about common pet food ingredients?...
...about Canola Oil Click Here and/or Here

...about Carrageenan, Click Here and/or Here

...about caramel color Click Here

...about Food Dyes, Click Here

...about GM grains, Click Here and/or Here

...about Propylene Glycol, Click Here

....about Chicken or Chicken Meal, Click Here

...about Ethoxyquin preserved fish meal, Click Here

...about Wheat gluten meat, Click Here

...about BPA, Click Here and/or Here

...about Selenium, Click Here

...about By-product meal, meat and bone meal, or animal fat, Click Here

...about Menadione Sodium Bisulfite, Click Here

...about mycotoxins prone to develop on some grain ingredients, Click Here

...about by-products, Click Here

...about DL-Methionine Click Here 

 

The information provided in Petsumer Report is NOT proprietary information. Most of it is available to you by calling each pet food manufacturer and asking a few questions. Knowledge of the 'red flag' ingredients, natural or chemical preservatives, and health promoting ingredients comes from reading the AAFCO definitions of pet food ingredients and some research materials. Petsumer Report™ Online simply puts all of the information that SHOULD be on the label - in one place and does all the time consuming work for you.

 

What are you waiting for?
Subscribe to Petsumer Report

A full one year subscription of Petsumer Report™ Online will cost you less than $1.50 per month (less than the cost of one premium cup of coffee a month). As of September 2012, there are over 2,500 pet foods and treats reviewed.

$17.95 for a one year online subscription.

Click Here to subscribe

Satisfaction Guarantee: You have my 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. New subscribers have a full 60 days to look it over. If you don't like it or think it's not worth your money - I'll give you a complete refund. No questions asked.

 

"Susan, thank you for ALL that you do to help save our pets lives. Your research and tenacity to get the truth of what is right, good, and true, has saved many, many thousands of lives and I really appreciate your efforts!"

Jamie D.

 

"Thank you for all you do - I appreciate your hard work and research more than I can say."

Pat C.