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Foods with and without Ethoxyquin I found this on a website and thought people could find it useful as I was looking to see if Pinnacle contained the chemical! Foods confirmed to be ethoxyquin-free: Innova Evo California Naturals Blue Buffalo By Nature Flint River Ranch Fromm Merrick Petcurean Timberwolf Wellness Orijen Acana Nature’s Variety Life’s Abundance Halo (Spot’s Stew) Horizon Pinnacle Canine Caviar Eagle Pack Evangers Castor & Pollux Evolve Nature’s Logic Grandma Mae’s Ziwi Peak Nature’s Logic Foods confirmed to use ethoxyquin (should be avoided): Diamond Canidae Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul Solid Gold Artemis Taste of the Wild Iams Eukanuba Natural Balance Hills Premium Edge Fosters & Smith Nutro Kirkland |
Can you post a link to the website, and confirm the date the information was provided? Some of the brands you list as being bad have supposedly been re-formulated. |
Yep here it is! It was posted in November 2009...I am not sure about the reformulated foods...but please fill in if you are aware of changes! Ethoxyquin | Swiss Lick Swissies (Scroll down for list) |
Great post. |
Great info! Life's Abundance has never let me down ;) |
I'm in the process of changing Sophie's diet over from Eukanuba to Wellness due to the ethoxyquin issue among other reasons. Sophie really likes it and I think it's healthier for her. |
Sorry, new here. What is Ethoxyquin? |
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Yep yep! Life's Abundance is on the no Ethoxyquin!! |
Now these foods to be avoided are ones w/fish meal, right? |
Hmmm...Orijen 6 fresh fish is :thumbup: |
I can't speak for all brands on the list, but I know Ethoxyquin is in a least a few. For example, Nature's Variety doesn't add it to their foods, but it is already in their fish flavors, which according to them, is federally mandated. So they essentially get a loop hole to say they they don't use it. |
This is an email from NB: Hello, Thank you for contacting Natural Balance regarding the concern you have with the fish products used in our diets. Natural Balance does not use ethoxyquin to stabilize any of our products. However, it is required by law (U.S. Coast Guards and FDA) that all fish meal being transported before processing contains ethoxyquin to prevent decay of the product. Once it has entered processing, heat dissipates the ethoxyquin. Some large pet food companies continue to add ethoxyquin to stabilize their products. Natural Balance DOES NOT. We use Naturox, a natural preservative, which contains citric acid and vitamin E. Natural Balance is committed to providing the finest quality food for our companion animals, and is taking all the steps necessary to insure that this happens. We also suggest that you take some time to look over our “Buy with Confidence Program” (www.naturalbalanceinc.com) in which we post ALL the testing that has been done on our products. Before our products ever leave for distribution they are tested for the following contaminates: aflatoxin, DON (Vomitoxin), melamine, cyanuric acid, ochratoxin, fumonisin, and zearalenone. Soon to be added to this group of testing is E-coli and salmonella. Further, the FDA recommends that ALL pet food companies test for vomitoxin, aflatoxin, zeralenone, ochratoxin, and fumonisin. At this time Natural Balance is the ONLY pet food company that is testing for these contaminates. Furthermore, potato fiber/protein is derived from white potatoes. In regards to the Sweet Potato & Bison formula, samples are not yet available. However, I will send you some coupons. Have a great day! Sincerely, Kristi Choy, B.S. Manager, Customer Service Animal Nutrition Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. 12924 Pierce Street Pacoima, CA 91331 Office l (800) 829-4493 Fax l (818) 897-4740 Website l www.naturalbalance.net |
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great post bc you just answerd one of my questions as I am in search for a good food for Pixie. |
I feed Acana, Nature's Variety Prairie and Nature's Variety Instinct. Good to know they are on the "good list" :thumbup::thumbup: BTW...Acana should be listed on the "Good List" it is made by the makers of Orijen (still grain free but just has less protein). |
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"Dear Bonny, Thanks for emailing! No, none of our diets or ingredients contain ethoxyquin. We have special agreements with our raw suppliers that they do not use ethoxyquin. Sincerely, Customer Service Nature's Variety www.naturesvariety.com " |
Taste of the Wild I am so confused, frustrated, and concerned. How does one get the "truth"? I just talked with a Customer Rep from Diamond Dog Food Company - makers of Taste of the Wild. I was assured that Taste of the Wild does not contain BHA or BHT and does not "add" any ethoxyquin. However she did say that some of the protein sources that they used did contain ethoxyquin but it was destroyed in the extrusion process. My dogs are doing well on the TOTW High Prairie Roasted Bison and Roasted Venison formula. I have buy kibble today and like each time I buy a bag, I worry myself sick. I tried the home cooking, but for 7 yorkies plus the boxer it just didn't work for me. |
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Does this substance have anything to do w/raw? I noticed that Primal was not on either list...I saw Natures Variety, but guessed that must have been their kibble? Anyone know? |
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NV customer responses contradict themselves then as one response says it is already in the food, and the other says they have special agreements. This is exactly why I home cook. |
Here are the two replies I got back from TOTW regarding ethoxyquin, BHT, and BHA. It seems like the problem is that the equoxyquin is added to the fish meal on board ships to prevent spoiling and is destroyed in the cooking process. This concurs with other information posted. So I guess I'll buy another bag of TOTW today :D Dear Cindy: Thank you for your inquiry. There is not any ethoxyquin added to the Taste of the Wild pet foods. Fish meal is preserved with ethoxyquin on the ships prior to entering port. Ethoxyquin is most effective at preventing rancidity in the highly volatile fish meal. Rancidity in ingredients can lead to severe illness. Fish meal is used in pet food formulas as an excellent quality source of amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3¹s are vital for a strong immune system, healthy skin and coat, controlling inflammation and even preventing certain types of cancer. 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. The results are typically less than 5ppm. This is equivalent to 0.0005% or 5 ten-thousandth¹s of a percent. This is a true trace level that many laboratories are unable to detect. The amount allowed, and considered to be safe, by the FDA is 75ppm. There is a small supply of ethoxyquin free fish meal available in the United States. However, this is not adequate to meet the supply demands for all pet food manufacturers that use fish meal. Also, the peroxide levels are much higher than we feel comfortable with. Peroxide is an indicator of oxidation. Peroxide can cause vomiting and may even cause damage to vital organs. Ethoxyquin is being used in scientific research as a cancer fighting antioxidant. When present in controlled amounts, it has never been shown to cause harmful effects. Sincerely, Melissa Brookshire, DVM Cindy: In response to your question about BHA and BHT, Taste of the Wild does not use these in their foods. Sincerely, Melissa Brookshire, DVM |
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If the product you are feeding has fish and/or fish meal I would assume that it may have ethoxyquin - but you may want to contact the raw food manufacturer directly for their input. |
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http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ght=ETHOXYQUIN |
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Nature's Variety's response to me was that their foods DO NOT contain ethoxyquin at all. I've read posts where several members have received this same reply from NV, I have never heard of any deviation from this answer until now. I have heard that Natural Balance products DO contain it but I have never fed this food and I've never contacted Natural Balance. |
Sorry: I was trying to quote this response... Originally Posted by 2dogsandachick I can't speak for all brands on the list, but I know Ethoxyquin is in a least a few. For example, Nature's Variety doesn't add it to their foods, but it is already in their fish flavors, which according to them, is federally mandated. Wasn't this what Natural Balance or Solid Gold said? I remember when someone posted the individual company responses here on YT. Natural Balance does have it in it. But they say "we do not add it". |
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