Is Dog Food Safe for Humans? A Surprising Truth!
Why Eat Dog Food?
In certain extreme situations, dog food can indeed serve as a means of sustenance, and in some cases, it might even save your life in a lifethreatening emergency. However, it is not advisable to emulate those socalled "dog food challenges" that some people attempt. If you take the time to read on, you'll understand that these stunts are likely nothing more than a show.
ShortTerm Consumption
Any pet owner who has researched the ingredients in dog food knows that each brand offers a unique blend of nutrients. Yet, regardless of the brand, these foods are formulated specifically for dogs, not for humans, and the potential consequences of human consumption are not considered.
Shortterm consumption of dog food is generally harmless, but longterm use can lead to health issues due to the imbalance of certain nutrients.
Vitamin K
Dogs require vitamin K, but for humans, it's unnecessary. While vitamin K is safe for dogs, longterm intake for humans can lead to toxicity.
Vitamin C
Dogs can produce vitamin C internally, whereas humans must obtain it from their diet. Dog food does not contain vitamin C, and a deficiency in humans can lead to scurvy, among other health problems.
And most importantly, food safety
Some may argue that imported dog food is safer than the food we consume. Indeed, many believed this before the outbreak of the recent pandemic, thinking that everything foreign was superior.
However, the pandemic has shown us that things aren't always as rosy abroad as we might think. For instance, an often overlooked fact is that the FDA almost monthly issues recalls for contaminated dog food. This is because the manufacturing process for dog food does not adhere to the safety standards for human consumption. Dog food has its own set of manufacturing standards, and this is true both domestically and internationally.
Therefore, anyone who equates the safety of imported dog food with human food safety at home is either naive or dishonest.
