Comments on: The Dangerous World of Dog Food Preservatives http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/red-flag-ingredients/dog-food-preservatives/ Saving Good Dogs from Bad Dog Food Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: teresa http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/red-flag-ingredients/dog-food-preservatives/comment-page-1/#comment-38645 teresa Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:51:54 +0000 http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/?p=61#comment-38645 I got two poodles 2 months ago and didn't know what to feed them that was the best so I searched the internet on all dog food ingredients and what they meant. It's really terrible what is on the market to feed our dogs. The very best I have found so far is (BLUE) which I am feeding to my dogs right now. Pet Botanics Healthy Omega is another good one. In these are no grains, fillers, by-products, artificial colors, synthetic preservatives and some of the other ingredients that I have research are not in them also. Since my poodles needs some weight gain and so they will eat their food better, I also put some meat from Pet Botanics that's in the roll in their dish and they eat every bite then. I also found out every treat I was giving to them have terrible ingredients that I didn't know about until my research. So I also cut up the meat and give them as a snack because I know its not bad for them. This dog roll are ideal for delivering a full canine diet where the majority of protein is derived from real meat. I also give them (blue) snacks, not the meat but with fruits and yogurt in them. All this food and snacks are more expensive but my PETS are worth a little bit more for their health and the love they give back to me in return. Here are a list of things to look for in dog food ingredients that I have found to be very bad for them and will eventually kill them. MENADIONE, CHELATED, PROPLENGLYCOL, ETHOXYQUIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE, BHA-PUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BHT- BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUNENE, ETHOXYQUIN, TBHQ,TOCOPHEROLS, TOMATO POMACE is a by-product. These have been known to cause different cancers in animals especially liver and kidney. Some of the are even pesticides. Avoid artificial preservatives and colors, corn, soybeans- these are a by-products which is a no no, cereal grain - product, animal fat, corn gluten meal, poultry-by-product-meal. I'm sure there are so much more as I learn more about this that I will be letting pet owners be aware of. Here's hoping for the best for our little ones and a life time of happiness. I got two poodles 2 months ago and didn’t know what to feed them that was the best so I searched the internet on all dog food ingredients and what they meant. It’s really terrible what is on the market to feed our dogs. The very best I have found so far is (BLUE) which I am feeding to my dogs right now. Pet Botanics Healthy Omega is another good one. In these are no grains, fillers, by-products, artificial colors, synthetic preservatives and some of the other ingredients that I have research are not in them also. Since my poodles needs some weight gain and so they will eat their food better, I also put some meat from Pet Botanics that’s in the roll in their dish and they eat every bite then.
I also found out every treat I was giving to them have terrible ingredients that I didn’t know about until my research. So I also cut up the meat and give them as a snack because I know its not bad for them. This dog roll are ideal for delivering a full canine diet where the majority of protein is derived from real meat. I also give them (blue) snacks, not the meat but with fruits and yogurt in them.
All this food and snacks are more expensive but my PETS are worth a little bit more for their health and the love they give back to me in return.
Here are a list of things to look for in dog food ingredients that I have found to be very bad for them and will eventually kill them.
MENADIONE, CHELATED, PROPLENGLYCOL, ETHOXYQUIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE, BHA-PUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BHT- BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUNENE, ETHOXYQUIN, TBHQ,TOCOPHEROLS, TOMATO POMACE is a by-product. These have been known to cause different cancers in animals especially liver and kidney. Some of the are even pesticides.
Avoid artificial preservatives and colors, corn, soybeans- these are a by-products which is a no no, cereal grain – product, animal fat, corn gluten meal, poultry-by-product-meal.
I’m sure there are so much more as I learn more about this that I will be letting pet owners be aware of.
Here’s hoping for the best for our little ones and a life time of happiness.

]]> By: Sandi http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/red-flag-ingredients/dog-food-preservatives/comment-page-1/#comment-33008 Sandi Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:02:24 +0000 http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/?p=61#comment-33008 Australia - sulphur dioxide in pet foods http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/pet-food-laced-with-dangerously-high-levels-of-sulphur-dioxode-tests-reveal/story-e6freoof-1226095928053 http://www.petfoodindustry.com/5246.html Australia – sulphur dioxide in pet foods

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/pet-food-laced-with-dangerously-high-levels-of-sulphur-dioxode-tests-reveal/story-e6freoof-1226095928053

http://www.petfoodindustry.com/5246.html

]]> By: Tina Summerell http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/red-flag-ingredients/dog-food-preservatives/comment-page-1/#comment-27307 Tina Summerell Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:13:35 +0000 http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/?p=61#comment-27307 This website has been extremely helpful when searching for the best can and dry food for my precious dogs. I recently adopted two adorable kittens. Is there a similar website for cats/kitten food? Thanks! This website has been extremely helpful when searching for the best can and dry food for my precious dogs. I recently adopted two adorable kittens. Is there a similar website for cats/kitten food? Thanks!

]]> By: Ashleah Vogel http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/red-flag-ingredients/dog-food-preservatives/comment-page-1/#comment-16718 Ashleah Vogel Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:28:08 +0000 http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/?p=61#comment-16718 I appreciate all the information here, here are a few "safe brands" that I gladly recommend to anyone. Precise, First Mate, and Evangers. Precise is one of the only dog food companies that tests their ingredients as they come in to be processed, and when they're finished to check that they are still balanced in the final product. First Mate is out of Canada and there are few stores that carry it, but it's an excellent brand. Evangers is relatively popular and isn't grain free but no corn, soy or wheat is used and it tends to do very well for most dogs. First Mate has a grain free line and Precise should be coming out with one with in the next year, hope this is helpful for recommendations! Ashleah I appreciate all the information here, here are a few “safe brands” that I gladly recommend to anyone. Precise, First Mate, and Evangers. Precise is one of the only dog food companies that tests their ingredients as they come in to be processed, and when they’re finished to check that they are still balanced in the final product. First Mate is out of Canada and there are few stores that carry it, but it’s an excellent brand. Evangers is relatively popular and isn’t grain free but no corn, soy or wheat is used and it tends to do very well for most dogs. First Mate has a grain free line and Precise should be coming out with one with in the next year, hope this is helpful for recommendations!

Ashleah

]]> By: Mike Sagman http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/red-flag-ingredients/dog-food-preservatives/comment-page-1/#comment-9883 Mike Sagman Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:15:01 +0000 http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/?p=61#comment-9883 Hi Marcy... According to Diamond Pet, (makers of Canidae), these foods do not contain ethoxyquin. Here's a copy of the letter I received from the company's staff veterinarian on July 7, 2010... <blockquote>"We are now using naturally preserved fish mean in all of our products. Even prior to the transition to natural mixed tocopherols (vitamin E), there were absolutely no health risks involved with feeding any of these foods. The switch to mixed tocopherols to preserve our fish meal was a response to customer demand. Fortunately, we were able to secure a supply of naturally preserved fish meal and shelf life studies have proven that we are able to maintain the product’s freshness throughout the shelf life of the product. "Homeland security does outline preservation using ethoxyquin, however alternative methods of preservation are available by special request. Our supplier has obtained all the required permits in order to use the natural preservative instead of ethoxyquin." Janet L. Rettenmaier, DVM, MS Director of Veterinary Services</blockquote> According to a follow-up call with Diamond, the company made the switch to ethoxyquin-free fish meals in all of their products (Canidae, Kirkland, Diamond, TOTW, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul and others) as of May 2010. Hope this helps. Hi Marcy… According to Diamond Pet, (makers of Canidae), these foods do not contain ethoxyquin. Here’s a copy of the letter I received from the company’s staff veterinarian on July 7, 2010…

“We are now using naturally preserved fish mean in all of our products. Even prior to the transition to natural mixed tocopherols (vitamin E), there were absolutely no health risks involved with feeding any of these foods. The switch to mixed tocopherols to preserve our fish meal was a response to customer demand. Fortunately, we were able to secure a supply of naturally preserved fish meal and shelf life studies have proven that we are able to maintain the product’s freshness throughout the shelf life of the product.

“Homeland security does outline preservation using ethoxyquin, however alternative methods of preservation are available by special request. Our supplier has obtained all the required permits in order to use the natural preservative instead of ethoxyquin.”

Janet L. Rettenmaier, DVM, MS
Director of Veterinary Services

According to a follow-up call with Diamond, the company made the switch to ethoxyquin-free fish meals in all of their products (Canidae, Kirkland, Diamond, TOTW, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul and others) as of May 2010. Hope this helps.

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