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followthebluebell:

good job, guys, we’re killing the shitty pet food industry this time.  it can’t POSSIBLY be that we just recognized Gravy Train or Kibbles and Bits for being piss poor food choices; no, we’re just treating our pets too nicely. 

110% behind millennials killing the low-quality pet food industry

It’s funny — when I consulted with a local pet store that only sells top-quality, nutritious food and switched my cat’s food to a FAR better product for her health, my parents couldn’t believe it.

“You spend $20 on one bag of food for her?!”
I immediately told them, “Fuck yes I do!” 

Even if you take away the obvious fact that as a domesticated animal, Nova relies on me for proper nutrition, healthy food, and clean water, AND if you take away all the RIGHT reasons I switched her food — if you look at what only general assholes care about, which is the “brass tax,” healthy and better food choices for your pets actually SAVES YOU MONEY. 

*GASPS* How can this be? you ask. Well, listen up, buttercup. 

Point One — Nova is a healthier cat because the more expensive food provides her with nutrients not found in corn-meal based Purina and other cheap food products. She gets what her body needs out of it, which betters her health. Her weight is proper for her size. She doesn’t throw up as much (can’t blame it all on hairballs, Mom. Nova now ONLY pukes hairballs, not from gorging on bad food). Nova’s coat is shiny, her eyes are bright, her fur is soft, and she is super energetic. All GOOD SIGNS OF HEALTH. So what does this mean?
I DON’T TAKE HER TO THE VET AS OFTEN. 

Other than her regular check ups and needed shots, Nova doesn’t get sick. She’s not prone to colds, or stomach issues. I save money because she’s in good health. 

Point Two, which I’ve mentioned a bit already — Nova doesn’t gorge herself on the more expensive food. Cheap food is based off corn meal. Corn meal fills up animals, yes, but it doesn’t provide her the proteins, the nutrients, the vitamins, and other things her body needs to make her feel full in a good way. 

Cheap pet food lovers don’t want to accept one important fact: Corn meal = empty nutrient food. I know, it’s hard to swallow, but it’s the truth. 

So, my expensive food is $20 compared to the $10 Purina bag (Yeah, Purina has jumped their prices, naysayers can’t get around that). But where I was buying the same size bag at least every 10 days … I now only buy one bag every 30 days. Yeah, you read that right. EVERY 30 DAYS.

“But you’re just saving $10 bucks!” 

In a month, yeah. But … um, over a year? That’s fucking $120, plus hardly any vet visits for illness… 

Come the fuck on, seriously. lol 

I mean, even if you are an asshole to not consider the health of your pet, if you only care about your bottom line PROPER HEALTHY FOOD FOR YOUR PET SAVES YOU MONEY.

But I much rather do it because it makes Nova happy, healthy, and live longer. 

Millennials are treating pets like ‘their firstborn child,’ and it’s reportedly causing problems for some of the best-known pet food brands