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contain higher levels of fl uoride than shorter-lived animals like chickens, calves and lambs. In his article “Fluoride in Pet Food: A Serious Health Risk for Both Dogs and Cats?” he writes: “Fluorides accumulate in farmed animals over time from phosphate fertilizers, phosphate supplements, bone meal and fi sh meal supplements and pesticide and industrial-pollution- contaminated pastures and animal feed. The bones, fi ns, gills and scales of fi sh are often high in fl uoride.” He recommends raw food diets that avoid ground bone from older animals like beef cattle and adult sheep.


Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).


Fluoride-Free Feeding Tips


n In homemade food preparation, avoid Tefl on-coated pans, which may increase the fl uoride levels in food.


n Avoid cooking with fl uoridated water, which concentrates fl uoride in the food.


n Avoid toothpaste or oral rinses intended for humans, to brush canine teeth. Dental health products made for pets are fl uoride-free.


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