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Meta © 2022 POWDERED CELLULOSEWhen you buy a bag of premium dog food, the last thing you expect to find in it is ground up pine trees. It might come as a surprise to some, but not to me. If you see the term ‘derivatives of vegetable origin’ (sometimes listed as ‘vegetable protein extracts’) on a bag of commercial dog food or on a packet of dog treats, one of those derivatives/extracts is likely to be cellulose. That cellulose will be powdered cellulose otherwise known as wood pulp. A material obtained by either chemically or mechanically separating cellulose fibres from wood. Yes, there really is sawdust in dog food! SAWDUSTAll dogs need fibre in their diet. When you make homemade food for your dog as I do for mine, you’ll add ingredients such as leafy greens, kale, rolled oats, peas and carrots to provide fibre. There are any number of natural ingredients which will help keep your dog regular. And these provide nutrients as well as fibre. But when you’re a commercial dog food manufacturer, you’re hell-bent on maximising profits at any cost. So you’ll use sawdust for fibre because it’s cheap. Notwithstanding the fact that research indicates that the insoluble fibre in cellulose could actually be detrimental for a dog. That it could be making it more difficult for your dog to digest and assimilate the nutrients in its food. EXTRA CRUNCHTo add insult to injury, one premium brand dog food manufacturer even proudly boasts on its website that powdered cellulose gives its food an extra crunch. What else would it do? It started life as a piece of wood. It’s sawdust. At the same time dog food manufacturers are telling you not to feed dogs people food because it’s bad for them, they’re feeding your dog powdered conifer and bragging about it! CHEAP FILLEROf all the questionable ingredients in commercial dog food, the use of powdered pine tree is considered the most controversial. Yes, with proper preparation, parts of the pine tree can be eaten by those with extreme survival skills. Especially to sustain life when no other source of food is available. But here we’re talking about an ingredient in the dog food unwitting pet parents are choosing to feed their best friend every day of its life. Believing they are doing their best for their beloved pet. And besides, when it comes to the commercial processing of pine trees, once the pine bark has gone through the chemical or mechanical processes necessary to separate out the fibre from the wood, there’s hardly likely to be any goodness left anyway. Which just about makes this particular ingredient nothing more than cheap filler. Why else would you put sawdust in dog food?  I was reading some homemade dog food recipes when I came across an article suggesting that everyone should switch to meat sawdust as an alternative to quality meat. There was a time when I had thought of sticking to this option, but something happened one day that made me realize that going for cheaper alternatives isn't always the best idea and may often lead to tragic consequences. What is Meat Sawdust?But first, what is this meat sawdust? What's the big deal about it, and why do many Facebook dog owners recommend it? Meat sawdust is a combination of ground pork and ground beef. Other grocery and meat shops mix it with variants such as ground chicken, ox, or fish. You might hear some Filipinos call it "pinag-tabasan" because generally, these are the "wastes" from cutting meats that are re-packed straight from their machines (and chopping boards) and sold for a very affordable price. Sounds healthy, right? Well, that's what I thought. Jordan - The Senior Black Labrador Retriever
Someone gave us Jordan - a senior black labrador retriever, three years ago. His 1st owner could no longer take care of him. He was severely malnourished that I could easily see his ribs. He couldn't walk straight because he had been chained almost his entire life. He didn't want to eat kibbles, so we fed him homemade dog food during his first four months in our care. We were spending more or less Php 500 daily for his food only. His health and energy improved, but he was still underweight. We had to add a little more protein to his diet, but since I was already seven months pregnant then (not to mention that I was having a high-risk pregnancy and was spending at least Php 20,000 for my meds and follow-up check-ups) and I could only do so much, we knew we had to think of other options. Our Experience with Meat Sawdust
That's when a friend advised us to feed him meat sawdust instead. There's a reputable meat shop a few blocks away from home, so we tried it immediately. Jordan liked the new food; it only took him less than 5 minutes to finish a large bowl of boiled meat sawdust mixed with rice. We also gave the same "special diet" to our picky-eaters, Mhershey and Archer. This continued for over two months until the meat shop suddenly closed, leaving us with no other option - to buy from the mall's grocery store. While the latter may sound harmless, many people from this city would probably agree that the meat from this "huge mall" grocery has a distinctive smell. It doesn't taste good either. However, we couldn't just change their diet immediately without undergoing a 3-day food transition, so we only bought a few packs. When I opened the package, I smelled something like a rotten egg. When I started washing the meat sawdust, I felt some strange tiny stuff. I thought they were just crushed bones, but my horror came true when I looked at them closely. They were staples! I also saw a few crystal-like stuff that was like broken glasses. Without any second thought, I put everything we bought in a garbage bag and dumped it outside. What if I didn't see these tiny killers? I couldn't imagine the possible scenario if I ignored the hard stuff I felt while washing it. Sometimes, my trust issues can be helpful too. I posted it on an online forum for dogs that night. Many members shared some similar experiences as well. We're talking about different sources here - not only about the grocery where I bought that last meat sawdust. Important Note to Dog Owners Who Feed Their Dogs Meat SawdustThis is a big lesson for me and all of us. Maybe some meat-sawdust fans haven't encountered a similar experience yet, but this should be your starting point to be more careful about feeding your dogs. If you still want to continue feeding sawdust, check for possible inedible items in the meat. Wash it more than twice. If it has a foul smell and if you felt something strange while washing it, dump it immediately. Most importantly, never feed your dog raw meat sawdust! I've seen some dog owners on Facebook providing this to their pets. One of the dogs I saw eating this got an infection called "Listeria" eventually. While raw feeding dogs has its benefits and risks, it only applies to quality and fresh raw meat, not the scraps taken from meat grinders or contaminated chopping boards. However, I wouldn't recommend this feeding since we haven't tried it yet. Alternatives to Meat SawdustAs responsible dog owners, we always want the best for them. Instead of feeding them meat sawdust, there are other healthier alternatives like chicken (and liver), turkey, beef, lamb, bison, etc. Some fruits and vegetables are good, too! If you like a cheaper alternative, I would personally recommend premium kibbles like Acana, Go Naturals, Taste of the Wild, or Orijen. These premium kibbles are made from high-quality and all-natural ingredients. We've already tried these four brands, and all showed positive results on our dogs' health, skin, and coat - especially Jordan, who transformed from a sad and traumatized dog to a happy and energetic senior dog a few weeks after sticking to this premium diet. 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Check this out on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: I am grateful to be of service and bring you content free of charge. Please note that when you click the links above, I will receive a referral commission. Your support in purchasing through these links enables me to keep my blog running and empower more people worldwide to blog with less worry and less hassle. Thank you! Is sawdust meat good for dogs?The problem with this: sawdust often contains small, sharp bones and they can cause severe internal injuries in your dog. It also does not contain enough protein as it is lacking meat. IF you feed sawdust, NEVER cook it as that makes the bones brittle and more dangerous.
What is sawdust meat made of?My butcher calls this 'Sawdust' and it is essentially raw meat comprised of beef, pork, veal, chicken, bone and fat in a granular form. It is literally the dust from the industrial meat saws they use. This is a terrific and inexpensive way to add some more calories to your dogs diet.
What is the cheapest way to make homemade dog food?Healthy and Cheap Dog Food. 1 ½ cups brown rice ($1.2). 1 tablespoon olive oil ($0.11). 3 pounds ground turkey ($5.94). 3 cups baby spinach, chopped ($ 4.68). 2 carrots, shredded ($0.36). 1 zucchini, shredded ($0.76). ½ cup peas, canned or frozen ($0.24). Is bone Dust good for dogs?The bone meal available at home and garden stores should never be mixed into dog food as it's not safe for animal consumption. This sort of meal resembles white flour in texture and is a form of slow-release phosphorus.
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