Testing is VERY expensive. So expensive that smaller and medium size companies are FAR less likely to test their foods for ANYTHING (although some actually DO).
Heck, even the FDA doesn’t test most dog foods (unless they receive a formal complaint).
So, if you’d like to test the foods yourself, be prepared to spend some serious money.
In general, the larger the company, the more a dog food is likely to be tested for the BIG 4:
- Nutrient content
- Pathogens (disease-causing bacteria)
- Mold toxins
- Chemical contaminants
So far, my opinion of the company and website you mentioned in your comment is that there is much they conclude to be skeptical about.
For example, here’s what Forbes Magazine had to say about the same company that needlessly frightened young mothers in 2017 with a similar misleading report about baby food.
Here’s another revealing article about the questionable nature of these same dubious findings.
And yet another from Whole Dog Journal.
Here’s my take…
Keep in mind, the Internet is awash with rumors, marketing hype, lawsuits and unproven “studies”… much of it masquerading as helpful advice.
Disinformation that’s then picked up and sensationalized by other websites known for benefiting from creating fear, uncertainty and doubt among innocent pet lovers.
So, it’s difficult for any well-meaning dog owner to know what to believe.
And what to ignore.
My advice… stick to pet and human food companies and brands you know and trust.
Hope this helps.
