Arsenic in Rice May Also Affect Dog Food
The recent discovery by the FDA of high levels of arsenic in rice makes it likely we’ll soon be hearing more about excessive levels of the same potentially hazardous substance
Sodium Selenite in Dog Food — Vital Nutrient or Dangerous Toxin?
Sodium selenite can be controversial substance when it’s used in a dog food recipe. That’s because although the mineral is essential for normal cell function in all animals, selenium can
China-Free Dog Food? Don’t Count On It
These days, I keep reading around the Internet about how this or that dog food is completely free of Chinese ingredients. And frankly, I’m puzzled. After all, there are so
The Truth About Animal By-Products in Dog Food
Article Updated 7/27/21 Animal by-products — what could be more controversial to dog food shoppers than animal by-products? These common pet food ingredients are loathed by many. Yet they’re accepted…
Xylitol — Popular Sweetener That Can Be Deadly to Your Dog
Xylitol is a popular artificial sweetener that can be deadly to your dog. It can also be listed as “birch sugar” on a food product label. According to the Food
Blood Meal and Blood Products in Dog Food
It’s not unusual to find blood meal and other blood products on a dog food label. These ingredients can include: Animal plasma Blood meal Dried blood Although blood products are
What Is TBHQ… and Is It Safe for Your Dog?
Here we go again.Ā Another controversial and mysterious dog food ingredient… TBHQ. What is it? And why is it used in dog food? TBHQ is an acronym for the word tertiary
Ethoxyquin — Controversial Dog Food Additive
Ethoxyquin is a fat preservative sometimes used in dog food that has garnered a controversial reputation. It appears much of the fear of ethoxyquin in pet food may be related
The Controversy Over Menadione in Dog Food
Some call menadione a dog food necessity. Yet others reject it as a dangerous toxin. So, what exactly is menadione?Ā And why is it being used in some dog food recipes
These 6 Dog Food Preservatives Could Be Toxic to Your Pet
When fed daily for a lifetime, synthetic dog food preservatives could be toxic to your pet. Why Preservatives Are Needed Although animal fats are a crucial part of every dog