[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by AddieLove

That I can't speak to. I'm by no means an expert on Ethoxyquin in dog food. I read on here that TOTW has Ethoxyquin in it but didn't do any further research with the brand since Addie isn't on it.

The chemical is used for preservation. This doesn't just include fish. It can be used to preserve spices to help maintain their colour as well. But it seems for dog food, the chemical is mainly used in the preservation of fish meal because of current laws.
As far as finding out the suppliers of your dog food, I would think you would have to contact the company or maybe just do a Google search.

This got me to thinking so I did a little research on this. I received an email from TOTW today that stated this:

Thank you for your inquiry.

Taste of the Wild Pet Foods does not add ethoxyquin to any of the formulas.

Fish meal is required by law to be preserved with ethoxyquin. Ethoxyquin is most effective at preventing rancidity in the highly volatile fish meal. Rancidity in ingredients can lead to severe illness.

Most of the ethoxyquin is destroyed in the cooking process, requiring other preservatives to be used. Tests for ethoxyquin are run routinely on Taste of the Wild products. The results are typically less than 5ppm. The amount allowed, and considered to be safe, by the FDA is 75ppm.

Fish meal is an important ingredient that provides quality amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients are important for all aspects of a healthy life, including great skin and coat, control of inflammation and a strong immune system.

Sincerely,
Dr. Brookshire

Funny the things I will research to find about for my girl, but don't even think twice about for myself. LOL