Comparing pet food quality is not as simple as looking at the label.
Some are amazed with their pets because even after eating things that would normally be considered inedible, such as food that has been dropped on the ground, dead fish, and garbage, they seem to survive just fine.
The use of antioxidants in dry foods is essential. Without them, all fats, oils and fat soluble micro-nutrients would rapidly deteriorate and the food would become rancid.
Mycotoxins are metabolic byproducts of fungi that are toxic to both animals and humans.
The amount of catnip inside most toys will likely have no effect, as the amount of plant material contained in a typical cat toy should not interfere with digestion.
Pigs' ears have a high fat content and can lead to obesity. Because they are high in fat, they can irritate the pancreas, causing pancreatitis in susceptible dogs.