Re:Pet ownership is an overlooked driver of carbon emissions
by mrpopo on Monday March 09, 2020 @02:14AM
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> I don't think a ribeye steak from a grass fed, free range, antibiotic-free animal is particularly unhealthy.
It's unhealthy as in "not bringing enough diversity in nutrients". Kidney, liver meat are much richer sources of nutrients. Nothing wrong with indulging with a nice steak once a week, as long as you're having lots of plants/seeds/fruits-based meals as well.
Same goes for pets, but since you can't feed almonds to your cat, it's better off eating a mix of muscle, liver, bone marrow, etc.
I wouldn't worry too much about the cleanliness of pet food - it's been thoroughly cooked and processed to guarantee a long shelf life.
As far as I can tell, what the article means by "lower quality" is "processed as by-products instead of as primary food". Which means they're going to be less healthy because they're not processed with the same level of care and attention to cleanliness and other important factors. That's the issue I have. (Well, that and the issue of what the animals that will supply the products are fed on--see below.)
> A ribeye-steak is very high-grade protein, but it doesn't mean it's healthy
I don't think a ribeye steak from a grass fed, free range, antibiotic-free animal is particularly unhealthy. But it's probably not easy to find such in many grocery stores, at least in the US.