Threw up after eating Blue Bites salmon training treats...

[Princes mom]

Has anyone else had a problem with this product? Ian only ate half of the small square and threw it up almost immediately. He had the salmon one.

[kjc]

I don't feed anything (dog food) that contains fish meal... processed on the boats with Ethoxyquin.

[hugz4all4]

I was feeding my dogs blue canned food a few weeks ago and tucker threw up almost daily within the hour of eating it. It was only a small amount and it was just the canned food. I thought it was because he has a senstive stomach and couldnt tolerate the food, maybe they are having issues agian?? I took my dogs off it and they are back on totw dry and canned, tuck has been fine since.

[Princes mom]

I contacted Blue Buff by email regarding this issue. I'll post their reply. As soon as the streets are driveable, I'll return it to PetSmart.

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by kjc

I don't feed anything (dog food) that contains fish meal... processed on the boats with Ethoxyquin.

Ethoxyquin isn't listed as an ingredient, and I emailed them a while ago and was told that none of their products contain ethoxyquin. Is it under the guise of something else?


BLUE Bites Savory Salmon
Natural Soft-Moist Dog Treats
BLUE Bites™ are tender, tasty tokens of your affection for furry family members of all shapes and sizes. Moist and meaty, BLUE Bites are made with naturally healthy and delicious ingredients. Plus, BLUE Bites are the only moist dog treats with a unique blend of natural ingredients that help provide specific health benefits.
•Glucosamine & Chondroitin
To help promote healthy joints
•Taurine
To help support heart health
•Vitamins A, C and E
To help support the immune system
Ingredients
Deboned Salmon, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Maple Syrup, Vegetable Glycerine, Whole Ground Potato, Gelatin, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Salt, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Blueberries, Phosphoric Acid (an acidifier), Natural Smoke Flavor, Sorbic Acid (a natural preservative), Vitamin A, Calcium Ascorbate (a natural source of Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Citric Acid (a natural preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Rosemary.

Guaranteed Analysis (per treat):
Crude Protein 10.0% min
Crude Fat 4.0% min
Crude Fiber 2.0% max
Moisture 30.0% max
Glucosamine* 300mg max
Chondroitin* 50mg max

* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Feeding Guidelines
While your furry friend would probably love to eat the whole bag, BLUE Bites are healthy treats intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

I feed BB food/treats and actually that is the food/treats I went back to after trying The Honest Kitchen, Acana and Nature's Variety. It is the only thing that doesn't give her major diaherra... I do also have problems with Wellness treats as well. I have to be so careful with Taycie, even if the makeup of the food or treat seems somewhat similar to BB.

I don't know why, but it works for us and I am sorry you and little Ian have had issues with it. I guess it goes to show what works for some does doesn't work for all

I do know they are ethoxyquin free. I was worried about this as well as I did not see it on the food but it is stated on the website

Blue Buffalo - Our Nutritious Dog Food and Cat Food Philosophy

If you scroll down to the bottom of the link it states what is NOT in Blue.. (it says):

Preservatives like BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, propylene glycol provide no nutritional value and have been associated with possible toxic side effects. Some pet food brands resort to artificial colors and flavors in an attempt to make food look and taste better. We don’t.

I hope this helps! I am sorry I know how frusting this can be!

[kjc]

The rules are:

1. If the company does not add the ingredient it does not have to be listed on the label.

2. Any commercial fishing vessel in the U.S. that is catching fish to be supplied to the pet food market has to preserve the fish taken onboard with Ethyoxyquin.

Because Blue doesn't add it, they don't have to list it. Ethoxyquin is usually burned off in the food processing cycle, but they do not test for it, nor can they insure that it is completely gone from their product before it is offered for sale. What if someone turns the oven off early for a batch here and there? The only way to be sure you are not feeding it to your dog, is to not feed them anything that contains fish.

Ask them who they buy their fish from, and contact that company.

[yorkieusa]

I don't see anything in the ingredients that would be an obvious problem. I wonder if (1) he could be allergic to something there; (2) it went down too fast and came back up just as quickly?

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by kjc

The rules are:

1. If the company does not add the ingredient it does not have to be listed on the label.

2. Any commercial fishing vessel in the U.S. that is catching fish to be supplied to the pet food market has to preserve the fish taken onboard with Ethyoxyquin.

Because Blue doesn't add it, they don't have to list it. Ethoxyquin is usually burned off in the food processing cycle, but they do not test for it, nor can they insure that it is completely gone from their product before it is offered for sale. What if someone turns the oven off early for a batch here and there? The only way to be sure you are not feeding it to your dog, is to not feed them anything that contains fish.

Ask them who they buy their fish from, and contact that company.

Good information thanks!!

I've used Blue Buff for over four years with Prince, and since Dec. with Ian and have never had a problem, although Prince never had the Blue Bits and Ian just tried half of one. When we adopted Ian, I started feeding him the Blue Buff kibble with salmon and brown rice because he was having an issue with dry skin. The kibble, although it has salmon in it, never bothered him.
I wonder what other kibble is premium with omega 3s?

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I don't see anything in the ingredients that would be an obvious problem. I wonder if (1) he could be allergic to something there; (2) it went down too fast and came back up just as quickly?

That's a thought. The Blue Bits are soft, and I had broken the half into small pieces to be used for reinforcements. He didn't have a lot at one time...maybe he is allergic to something in there.

On my previous post I mentioned that Ian eats the Blue Buff kibble with salmon without any problem. This is so weird.

[kjc]

This article explains all the issues concerning Ethoyquin:

Problems With Artificial Preservatives in Dog Food - Whole Dog Journal Article

'If you are adamant about avoiding any amount of artificial preservative in your dog’s diet, you would be well-advised to switch to a diet that does not contain meat meals. Canned foods and frozen diets are generally made with fresh and frozen animal ingredients, which are not usually treated with preservatives. Of course, feeding your dog a well-planned home-prepared diet made of fresh ingredients is the only way to be absolutely certain of ingredient content and quality.'


As Blue Bites does not contain 'salmon meal' that may not be the problem... but glucosamine/chondroitin is made from shellfish and could be too rich for him or he may be allergic to shellfish.

[Princes mom]

Thank you for contacting us. I’m sorry to hear our salmon treats didn’t work out for your pet. Please know that BLUE has a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all our products. You can return the remaining treats to the retailer for a refund or exchange.



Regards,

Larissa



This is the email I received.

[Ringo1]

Lucy has certain treats that will make her vomit. They don't bother Ringo but they do her. I simply removed those treats from her menu and she has had no further problems.

[caw]

I feed Daisy Blue Buffalo Basics (the salmon and potato) and use the treats as well....and haven't ever had a problem. I also use the Wellness soft treats with salmon and lamb. I don't have any problems with that product either.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

Thank you for contacting us. I’m sorry to hear our salmon treats didn’t work out for your pet. Please know that BLUE has a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all our products. You can return the remaining treats to the retailer for a refund or exchange.



Regards,

Larissa



This is the email I received.

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