Can Pet Food Be Eaten by Humans? This is what the experts say

Animal food contains many nutrients needed by their developing bodies. However, can animal food be eaten by humans and is it safe?

According to assistant professor kadlecmichal Dana Hunnes of the Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the short answer is that pet food can be dangerous to humans if contaminated.

“Because we are often not careful in storing pet food, eating your pet’s food can pose a greater risk of contamination,” he explained, as reported by Live Science.

Foodborne germs such as Salmonella and E. coli can also contaminate pet food, just like human food.

That’s why it’s important to follow pet food storage guidelines properly and correctly. For example, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends storing dry and canned pet food in a cool, dry place, with a temperature of no more than 26.6 degrees Celsius.

So, uncontaminated pet food is still safe, at least in the short term. However, it should be understood that most pet food coktoto consists of food scraps and by-products.

While these ingredients may not be very appetizing, pet food comes from the same sources as human food.

“So it’s basically non-toxic, and safe to try if you want to know, or even decide to eat it in a food shortage emergency,” continued Hunnes.

However, don’t eat it in excessive amounts. For example, dog food containing vitamin K can be toxic to humans if consumed in high amounts.