Rachael Ray launches dog food

[cindybell]

Tomatoes (plant and fruit) contain tomatine, an alkaloid related to solanine. As the fruit ripens, the tomatine is metabolized. Therefore, ripe tomatoes are less likely to be problematic for animals. Clinical signs of poisoning include lethargy, drooling, difficulty breathing, colic, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, widely-dilated pupils, paralysis, cardiac effects, central nervous system signs (e.g., ataxia, muscle weakness, tremors, seizures), resulting from cholinesterase inhibition, coma and death. (This information comes from veterinarians, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.) (All parts of the plant except the tomato itself are poisonous to humans, although some people are sensitive to the ripe fruit also.)
Tomatoes also contain atropine, which can cause dilated pupils, tremors, and heart arrhythmias. The highest concentration of atropine is found in the leaves and stems of tomato plants, with less in unripe (green) tomatoes, and even less in ripe (red) tomatoes.

Maybe the quantity they put in dog food is low, so it won't be harmful?
Cindy & Coco

[sweetneas]

Well, I hope so, because I was under the impression Wellness was a good food and it has tomatoes listed in the ingredients.

[PrincessDiana]

I think it's funny how the website says "No junk or fillers" but then you see:

Beef, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Corn Meal, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Corn Gluten Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Dried Peas, Dried Tomatoes, Dried Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Olive Oil, Iron Oxide, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Dried Parsley, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Mixed Tocopherols, Niacin, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K activity), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Sulfate, Folic Acid

[Wylie's Mom]

It contains MENADIONE!!! Which is really all we need to know.

The Dog Food Project - Menadione (Vitamin K3)

[brunosmom]

Originally Posted by sweetneas

Tomatoes are bad?? I just bought Wellness Just for Puppy and it has tomatoes listed in the ingredients. I thought Wellness was supposed be an excellent food??

Same here. We prob. got it at the same petco!! I have to drive all the way to Sherman for our Wellness food!!

[AngelWorks]

Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

I think it's funny how the website says "No junk or fillers" but then you see:

Beef, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Corn Meal, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Corn Gluten Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Dried Peas, Dried Tomatoes, Dried Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Olive Oil, Iron Oxide, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Dried Parsley, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Mixed Tocopherols, Niacin, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K activity), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Sulfate, Folic Acid

Wow, that's a lot of actual non-food!

Yeah, I'm pretty sure she did not come up with this recipe.

The rescue thingy--- brillant---- the food, not so much.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

It contains MENADIONE!!! Which is really all we need to know.

The Dog Food Project - Menadione (Vitamin K3)

On the link you gave, the studies sited were all German studies, and it's impossible for me to read them, but others have suggested that the studies are not comparable. For example in one study MENADIONE was injected at 100 times the amount found in dog food. As you are aware, supplements injected react differently than those ingested. Some people have said that the alarm over MENADIONE is a lot of hype put out by the manufacturers of holistic foods to suit their purposes. How would you answer these critics? Are there any American studies that say MENADIONE is harmful?

On a side note, it does seem like Rachel Ray's human recipes are extremely unhealthy.

[PrincessDiana]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

On a side note, it does seem like Rachel Ray's human recipes are extremely unhealthy.

Oh they ARE but they are SO delicious!

[wishies]

i saw the treats at walmart.. i'm more into the no grain natural/organic food & treats for my little baby

[sweetneas]

Originally Posted by brunosmom

Same here. We prob. got it at the same petco!! I have to drive all the way to Sherman for our Wellness food!!

Yep, that is where I got it.

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Originally Posted by sweetneas

Tomatoes are bad?? I just bought Wellness Just for Puppy and it has tomatoes listed in the ingredients. I thought Wellness was supposed be an excellent food??

I don't think it's the tomatoes that are bad for our babies, it's the tomatoe plants. So don't let your babies nibble in the garden on the plants.

[romeos mommy]

i'm disappointed in her. she seems to pimp out any product these days.

[AVERYxo]

i'm surprised to an extent! it bothers me that someone could put their name on something that they don't know enough about.. with all the pet food recalls, and all the attention brought to feeding your dogs better food.. you would think someone who is launching a product and has endless resources would find the 'best of the best' to help this product be a great one! (especially coming from someone who cooks and works with food.. i would have thought she would have come up with a homecooking cook book for pets or something like that?) anyway.. what a bummer that it is so crappy! especially since she is doing it to help other doggies, etc.

and to the people(or person) who said they sent an email.. i think that is great! i am not into the ignorance of people behind a product.. when they have all means neccesary to research and have a knowledgable team help them with this!! i don't know about everyone else.. but i couldn't put my name on something that i don't truly stand behind & know enough about! Especially with the star factor that she has.. it's upsetting knowing many people won't ever learn because they trust the face on the box!

[HattonsMama]

I know this is kinda off topic, but it goes with the tomato question... I've heard that garlic is bad for dogs, but I've noticed it in a lot of homecooking recipes, in supplements, eye stain removers, dog food and treats. Just curious. Thanks!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by HattonsMama

I know this is kinda off topic, but it goes with the tomato question... I've heard that garlic is bad for dogs, but I've noticed it in a lot of homecooking recipes, in supplements, eye stain removers, dog food and treats. Just curious. Thanks!

I'm not sure why garlic is on some list, probably because it's related to the onion family and onions can be fatal. Large quantities of garlic are lethal, for example, if a dog were to eat a bottle of garlic powder, but the small amount in foods is fine, and its found in many dog foods.