JohnInKansas ... "I can attest that the "rendering plants" that will dispose of agricultural animals in my present area generally refuse to accept small animals of any kind."

True ... but the word "generally" should be noted.

Anyway ... I appreciate your posts John ... and I agree somewhat. But as I mentioned before it's all business, and as in business there are those that will go to the extreme to make a profit ... as consumers we should be aware of this and choose what we feed our pets with some scrutiny.

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