Originally Posted by khyorkies (Post 2106899)

It looked really good! It looked almost good enough for me to eat ~LOL~

I didn't see anything bad for them in it..it is made with real meat and have real veggies and pasta in it. Here are the ingredients!

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

Crude Protein (Min) 11.0% Crude Fiber (Max) 1.5%
Crude Fat (Min) 2.0% Moisture (Max) 78.0%
INGREDIENTS
Water sufficient for processing, chicken, wheat gluten, liver, white rice, green beans, meat by-products, corn starch-modified, carrots, wild rice, artificial and natural flavors, calcium phosphate, salt, soy flour, potassium chloride, added color, tricalcium phosphate, zinc sulfate, choline chloride, Vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, Vitamin A supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, potassium iodide, Vitamin D-3 supplement, folic acid, sodium selenite, biotin.

Originally Posted by magsy17 (Post 2106924)

meat by-products which includes feathers, beaks and other things I won't mention.

Originally Posted by khyorkies (Post 2106899)

It looked really good! It looked almost good enough for me to eat ~LOL~

I didn't see anything bad for them in it..it is made with real meat and have real veggies and pasta in it. Here are the ingredients!

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

Crude Protein (Min) 11.0% Crude Fiber (Max) 1.5%
Crude Fat (Min) 2.0% Moisture (Max) 78.0%
INGREDIENTS
Water sufficient for processing, chicken, wheat gluten, liver, white rice, green beans, meat by-products, corn starch-modified, carrots, wild rice, artificial and natural flavors, calcium phosphate, salt, soy flour, potassium chloride, added color, tricalcium phosphate, zinc sulfate, choline chloride, Vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, Vitamin A supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, potassium iodide, Vitamin D-3 supplement, folic acid, sodium selenite, biotin.

Originally Posted by fufufashions (Post 2106945)

I hate to tell you...but that food is not healthy...it has wheat gluten, which was the cause of many of the pet deaths last year. It also lists water as the first ingredient...that means it is mostly water with very little nutrients. Corn and soy are known allergens and are of no nutritional value. The by-products are the parts of the animals that isn't fit for consumptions. These include the beaks, feet and feathers of chickens. It says meat, but it doesn't say what kind of meat. That can be cow parts or even rendered pets picked up from vets offices that have been euthanized and diseased. It is also what the meat packing plants scrap off the floor from what is left over. Sounds yummy to me!!:(
Please find a different food for your furbabies. They depend on use to provide them the best and healthiest diet. Whatever you decide on, please read the ingredients.. Make sure there is no corn, no wheat or soy, and absolutely NO BY-PRODUCTS!!

Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi (Post 2107077)

Everybody who's posted is absolutely correct.

If you look in the health/diet forum, there are a TON of options. Also, dogfoodanalysis.com lists many of the wonderful foods! 4-6 star foods are best. Anything lower is really not good. The main thing to look at is the first few ingredients in the list.

Innova, Canidae, Wellness, are all commonly used by YTers with good ratings :thumbup:

Just wanted to add one more thing, you won't be able to find quality foods at Petco or Petsmart, Wal-mart, etc...you'll need to find a pet boutique or distributor. Luckily, most of these companies have a "store locator" option online so you can find a store near you!

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy (Post 2107318)

I can tell you that the nutrition expert that spoke to us at the meet-up in KC said there should never be "meat by-products" of any kind. This could literally be ANY type of meat and is usually what is discarded by other processing. Wheat gluten should be steered clear of, especially since all the dog food recalls had issues with it. A pure meat should always be the first ingredient listed. Anything "modified" is not good and there are a ton of artificial ingredients in the list of ingredients. The expert also said that if you actually counted the number of vegetables really in the stew you would laugh that it was even listed as an ingredient as that meal probably does not contain enough carrot to make up a very small baby carrot. Many times the "meat" and "vegetables" are actually other processed ingredients made to look like real stuff.

And last, but not least, most commercial dog foods such a Purina and Hills (only to name a few) include lots of added sugar buried in with other ingredients which is why it is so difficult to get an animal that has only been fed basic crap to switch to good stuff.

Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi (Post 2107077)

Just wanted to add one more thing, you won't be able to find quality foods at Petco or Petsmart, Wal-mart, etc...you'll need to find a pet boutique or distributor.

Originally Posted by grandmatoall (Post 2108172)

I also was worried about what to feed my babies. The more I researched.. the more confused I got. One of the wonderful YT ladies gave me this list. I emailed them and told them of the confusion and asked them to send samples so I could see what my babies would eat..

I started getting the samples about 3 days ago.. The food is wonderful and they love it! One of the companies sent me coupons because they were out of samples. I try just one at a time.. so I know if they like it and if there are any ill effects.. Here is the list. I think her name is on the bottom. good luck
Super Premium Pet Foods List - Ask for FREE samples
I compiled a list of the most commonly mentioned super premium pet foods (6 and 5 star rated by www.dogfoodanalysis.com) on YT. Most (if not all) will send FREE SAMPLES if you contact them. Hope this helps everyone!

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Originally Posted by khyorkies (Post 2108287)

Thank you that is exactly what I was wanting to know!!!:)

Originally Posted by Woogie Man (Post 2108551)

Here's an example of what can (and does) constitute meat by-products.......Every day in the United States more than one hundred million pounds of dead animals and animal parts are shipped to rendering plants.

These plants are in the business of disposing of millions of pounds of dead dogs and other animals. The end product is then sold to manufacturers for use in their product formulas.

The dead animal parts to be rendered include but may not be limited to bones, feathers, undeveloped eggs, blood, tails, grease, spines, hooves, heads, stomachs and small intestines of dead animals.

There is also a category known as Dead, Dying, Diseased or Decayed animals. These also are rendered for use.

And some smaller rendering plants are not satisfied with this ingredient menu.

These plants have found a steady source of “material” to render in euthanized dogs from dog shelters.
These dogs have been killed and arrive at the rendering plant in a plastic bag, often with their collar and tag intact.

All of the “ingredients” listed above, including the euthanized dogs are used by minor and major commercial dog food manufacturers to be part of your dog’s daily diet.

In Los Angeles alone, two hundred tons of euthanized animals including dogs are delivered to rendering plants on a monthly basis. Almost seven million dogs and cats are killed in dog pounds each year. Many of these end up at rendering plants.

Having been injected with Phenobarbital to kill them, this toxic chemical remains in the dog as her carcass is rendered for addition to commercial dog food brands found in many large retail chains and markets.

So your dog will be eating other dogs when you fill her bowl with kibble or canned dog food. Not only is she eating her own so to speak, but she is also getting a daily dose of diseased animal parts and Phenobarbital, a euthanizing agent.

Is it any wonder that the average life expectancy of dogs in the United States is only 10 years but would increase to 24 years or more if their dog food was really healthy, and not a toxic poison!

Originally Posted by Woogie Man (Post 2108551)

Here's an example of what can (and does) constitute meat by-products.......Every day in the United States more than one hundred million pounds of dead animals and animal parts are shipped to rendering plants.

These plants are in the business of disposing of millions of pounds of dead dogs and other animals. The end product is then sold to manufacturers for use in their product formulas.

The dead animal parts to be rendered include but may not be limited to bones, feathers, undeveloped eggs, blood, tails, grease, spines, hooves, heads, stomachs and small intestines of dead animals.

There is also a category known as Dead, Dying, Diseased or Decayed animals. These also are rendered for use.

And some smaller rendering plants are not satisfied with this ingredient menu.

These plants have found a steady source of “material” to render in euthanized dogs from dog shelters.
These dogs have been killed and arrive at the rendering plant in a plastic bag, often with their collar and tag intact.

All of the “ingredients” listed above, including the euthanized dogs are used by minor and major commercial dog food manufacturers to be part of your dog’s daily diet.

In Los Angeles alone, two hundred tons of euthanized animals including dogs are delivered to rendering plants on a monthly basis. Almost seven million dogs and cats are killed in dog pounds each year. Many of these end up at rendering plants.

Having been injected with Phenobarbital to kill them, this toxic chemical remains in the dog as her carcass is rendered for addition to commercial dog food brands found in many large retail chains and markets.

So your dog will be eating other dogs when you fill her bowl with kibble or canned dog food. Not only is she eating her own so to speak, but she is also getting a daily dose of diseased animal parts and Phenobarbital, a euthanizing agent.

Is it any wonder that the average life expectancy of dogs in the United States is only 10 years but would increase to 24 years or more if their dog food was really healthy, and not a toxic poison!