Endangered sharks found in cat and dog food, DNA study shows

Description of ingredient as ‘ocean fish’ means owners are unwittingly giving their pets vulnerable species for dinner

Pet food containing endangered sharks is being fed to cats and dogs by unwitting owners, a study has revealed.

Scientists found that several brands contained endangered species but listed only vague ingredients such as “ocean fish”, meaning that consumers are often oblivious.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/04/endangered-sharks-found-in-cat-and-dog-food-dna-study-shows

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