Roadkill and Restaurant Grease in Pet Food

Grade D-4 ptsThe Dark Side of the Industry

What It Is

"Permitted in rendering under current rules."

Health Impact

Roadkill is legally renderable into pet food. Restaurant waste — grease traps, expired meat, used cooking oil — is also permitted. None of this is required to be disclosed on a label. The concern is the accumulation of environmental contaminants, heavy metals, and unknown drug residues from animals with unknown medical histories.

Why This Grade

A meaningful red flag: an unnamed source, heavy processing into a by-product or digest form, or documented regulatory scrutiny in at least one country. -4 pts deducted.

Sources & Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roadkill and Restaurant Grease safe for dogs and cats?

Rated D (-4 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. Roadkill is legally renderable into pet food. Restaurant waste — grease traps, expired meat, used cooking oil — is also permitted. None of this is required to be disclosed on a label. The concern is the accumulation of environmental contaminants, heavy metals, and unknown drug residues from animals with unknown medical histories.

What is Roadkill and Restaurant Grease in pet food?

Permitted in rendering under current rules.

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Sources: FDA, AAFCO Official Publication, National Toxicology Program,
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines, Journal of Animal Science.

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