The largest problem I've heard about from my Vet(s) is that they don't have to report things like salt (which can lead to kidney issues and death in cats).
There is definitely fudging going on in what they list as ingredients.

After going to one of the web sites and seeing that Fancy Feast had very little of what they were testing for - I was baffled - because they are one of the very worst salt offenders.

I'm glad your friends were able to clarify the "dead pets' issue. @Sciencebiker

I've researched pet food since I've had pets and it's very hard to make a good determination with the facts we have. I think staying away from canned products in supermarkets or WalMart/Target - probably helps a lot.

Great ,i would boycott any company that used them. Do you know who they are so we can start a movement?

how did I not know about this?

And why didn't I even just figure as much, knowing the mercenary a**hats who run the corporate world?

OK, I did not realise dogs and cats were used in pet food. Very very dangerous to use any carnivore as food for animals.
Remember mad cow disease?

Dear God, I had no idea that was happening. Walmart will have to pull Ol'Roy

Um - considering the stuff they use to euthanize animals - I don't believe this.

[snopes.com]

Most likely urban legend.

I must be naive but if pets are being put in dog food why don't we boycott it? I am ill thinking about it.

Good for Ohio!