cerned that it may cause impaired nutrient uptake harmful especially to young and old animals and be a significant factor in the rising incidence of inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhea, dysbiosis and various digestive and other related health problems, including allergies and skin disorders in the cat and dog populations across the U.S., and in other countries where the multinational pet food industry markets its carrageenan-infused canned cat and dog foods.
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5. Jean Hofve (2013) Is This Sneaky Ingredient Sickening Your Pet? | Rodale News www.rodalenews.com/carrageenan-pet-food
6. Cornucopia Institute (2013) How a Natural Food Additive is Making Us Sick (March )
A list of carrageenan-free cat foods is also available, see Carrageenan-free cat food list – Parenting-Furkids
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