 Soy is a lousy protein choice in cat food. The phytoestrogens have a very negative effect on a cat's endocrine system (think: hyperthyroidism).
Dr. Jean Dodds has a very good blog about the issue detailing the many problems with soy. FOLLOW us on Facebook to get these Bites in your news feed.
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 1. The moisture in canned or home-prepared food is absolutely vital to your cat's urinary tract health 2. Most dry foods rely on grain-based proteins that have low biological value for obligate carnivores (cats) 3. The carbohydrates in dry food are high and harm a cat's blood sugar and insulin balance 4. Many dry foods contain ingredients that are allergenic to cats 5. Many dry foods contain soy ingredients that can harm a cat's thyroid gland FOLLOW us on Facebook to get these Bites in your news feed.  Soy contains plant estrogens (phytoestrogens), which may cause harm to a cat's thyroid gland. Many pet food manufacturers use soy to add bulk and a relatively inexpensive source of protein. According to Dr. Lisa Pierson, "Given how common hyperthyroidism is in the cat, soy has no business being in cat food."
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