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What if the biggest health risk in your cat's bowl isn't what's listed on the label… but what's created during processing?
In this eye-opening episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss explores the potential dangers of charred kibble and what those dark, burnt bits could mean for your cat's long-term health. High-heat processing methods used to make dry food can create harmful compounds like heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and advanced glycation end products (AGEs)—both linked to cancer and chronic disease.
Molly breaks down the science behind how these compounds form, what research is revealing about their presence in pet diets, and why cats may be especially vulnerable due to their unique biology and eating habits.
If you've ever wondered whether dry food is truly safe—or if there's more to the story—this episode will change the way you look at your cat's bowl.
By Molly DeVoss and Dewey Vaughn4.4
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What if the biggest health risk in your cat's bowl isn't what's listed on the label… but what's created during processing?
In this eye-opening episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss explores the potential dangers of charred kibble and what those dark, burnt bits could mean for your cat's long-term health. High-heat processing methods used to make dry food can create harmful compounds like heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and advanced glycation end products (AGEs)—both linked to cancer and chronic disease.
Molly breaks down the science behind how these compounds form, what research is revealing about their presence in pet diets, and why cats may be especially vulnerable due to their unique biology and eating habits.
If you've ever wondered whether dry food is truly safe—or if there's more to the story—this episode will change the way you look at your cat's bowl.

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