In a time when society is becoming increasingly sensitive about using artificial chemicals for what can be accomplished naturally, it is easy for us to assume BHA, BHT, and ethoxiquin, among other things, do not belong in pet food. At the same time we are quick to complain about the inclusions of carageenan and guar gum, which come from plants (red seaweed and guar beans). Should we assume natural is always better? Is it possible a synthetic ingredient could be safer than a natural one? Or does safety depend on low amounts whether something is natural or not?