For all lovers of cats and dogsThe Federal Consumer Prosecutor's Office (Profeco) reveals the worst foods that you can give to your pets, since it has been proven that certain brands of croquettes They can represent a risk to the health of your pets.
The Profeco has carried out a new study on the benefits associated with certain products and brands of croquettes in the market. Being that according to the analysis carried out and published in 2023 some food for dogs and cats They do not meet the necessary requirements or the required quality standards.
The worst brands of dog and cat croquettes according to Profeco
With regards to food for dogsthe Profeco carried out the analysis of 40 brands of croquettes on the market, of which 10 gave results with the worst rating for not meeting the appropriate percentage of proteins, fats or ashes. Likewise, an evaluation of the packaging was carried out, considering whether the labeling complies with the characteristics of the product or not.
As a result, the following brands of croquettes for dogs are the worst on the market due to their percentage of ashes, which according to the Profeco Consumer Magazine, contain the necessary minerals.
- Ke! Price: Does not comply with the percentages indicated on the labeling of the declared fiber, high percentage of fat, ash, carbohydrates, and less than the minimum of proteins that are advertised.
- Aurrera: Because it is low in fat and protein.
- Natdog: Contains sorghum that is not declared, and does not meet the maximum fiber and ash.
- Pet's Club: It does not have the declared minimum protein and maximum fiber.
- Grand Pet Cane Fresh and Natural Gourmet: They do not comply with the maximum ash and minimum fat declared.
Also the Profeco points out the brands that do meet the minimum and maximum required fats and nutrients, as well as those that obtained the best ratings in Consumer Magazine.
- Hill's Science Diet
- Royal Canin
- Whole Hearted Salmon and Chicken
- Canidae Pure Goodness Real Bison
As for the food for catsthe Profeco conducted a study in 2022 of the brands of croquettes that do not comply with what they mention on the labeling and packaging, which could cause confusion in the consumer when verifying its contents.
Being those listed, the worst marks of croquettes for cats, that according to the Profecoclaim to be made with meat, fish or vegetables, when in reality, most contain salmon, chicken or beef flour.
- Whiskas and Purina Félix for kittens: They show images that do not match their content.
- Kitek, Minino, Nuca, Cat Chow, Gatino, Purina Félix, Purina One and Whiskas for adult cats: They show images that do not match their content.
While the brands of food for cats that do comply with what is mentioned on the packaging are: Hill's Science Diet Adult, Kisa Gran Pet, Optimo Felino de Nupec, Pet's Club and Purina Pro Plan for adults. The Profeco provides this information in order to raise consumer awareness about the benefits and prejudices of food that they provide to their pets, since some of them may represent risks to animals. cats either dogs long-term.