Many of us bring intention and care to our own diets and wellness routines. It makes sense that we want the same level of clarity and confidence when it comes to what our dogs consume and how we support their long-term health.

A recent independent analysis by Clean Label Project found that many commercial dog foods, especially highly processed dry kibble, may contain higher levels of heavy metals and processing-related contaminants compared to fresher food options. Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury were detected in some products. These findings highlight the importance of looking beyond marketing claims and thinking about cumulative exposure over a dog’s lifetime.

The study also noted that less processed and fresher food options tended to show lower contaminant levels overall. For health conscious pet owners, this reinforces the importance of paying attention to ingredient sourcing, transparency, and overall wellness support.

What this means for you:

• Daily exposure matters and small choices add up over time
• Not all contaminants appear on ingredient labels
• Supporting your dog’s overall health and resilience is just as important as evaluating their food

At Sustenance Herbs, our focus is on helping pet owners take proactive steps toward whole body wellness through natural herbal supplements that support digestion, immune balance, mobility, and long term vitality. Even when you cannot control every aspect of your dog’s diet, you can still support their health from the inside out.

If you are already taking a more intentional approach to your pet’s wellness, explore our natural supplement line and start building a daily foundation that helps support long term health and resilience.