[ltret0294]

Originally Posted by Ellie May http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ima...s/viewpost.gif
I really like NB. Can't explain it...I just "feel" good about it. The same goes for Innova. I'd probably stay away from the kinds with fish meal, but I don't think they would even be an issue. I hate ethoxyquin, but I don't know the amount that the ends up containing when the cooking process is over? The thing is, I think somebody isn't telling the absolute truth somewhere. If NB's suppliers ahve to use E, then don't all US fish suppliers? So then that is every dog food that contains fish in the US... But then do other US dog food companies that use fish have the same story about it being required? So then we are stuck with Canadian dog foods if we want them to be fish based (nothing wrong with that...just shouldn't have to feed a food made in another country...)???

So very confusing and really a hard decision...
"Maybe somebody could ask NB how many ppm end up in the food after cooking (and maybe before cooking to compare)"?

Originally Posted by ltret0294

I will ask NB that question and post it on this thread when I get their reply.

Natural Balance's response

All our products come from the human food chain and are therefore in compliance with the FDA/USDA regulations. The safe levels for pet foods established by the governing agencies is at 150 ppm. We have tested our products for ethoxyquin levels. Ethoyquin in Natural Balance products are dependent on the particular variety and range at less than 5ppm. These amounts are much lower than the safe level established by the governing agencies for pet foods. Have a great day!

I do not if they actually answered the question suggested by Ellie May.