10/22/2025
What's Really in the Bag
Pop quiz: What's actually inside that bag of "premium" dog food?
If you said chicken, rice, and vegetables... you're not wrong. But you're also not getting the full picture.
Here's the thing: pet food labels are designed to make you feel good about what you're buying. But the ingredients listed? They're not always what you think they are.
"Chicken" might mean chicken meal (rendered, processed by-products). "Natural flavors" could be... well, a lot of things. And those beautiful veggies on the front of the bag? Often present in amounts so small they're basically decorative.
I'm not saying this to scare you. I'm saying it because you deserve clarity–not marketing spin.
In Episode 3 of Dr. Pam Unleashed, I break down What's Really in the Bag: how ingredients are sourced, what the labels actually mean, and why "complete and balanced" doesn't always mean optimal.
It's an 8-minute reality check that'll change the way you read every pet food label from now on.
Ever read a pet food label and think "wait, WHAT is actually in this?" Comment below.
🎧 Listen on Hiro.fm (https://DrPamUnleashed.com). Finish the episode, and it's yours to keep forever–plus you'll unlock Dr. Pam's Pocket Guide at the end.