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ladyjane · 08-08-2013, 01:58 PM

Pet owners blame Blue Buffalo for their animals' illnesses; FDA expresses concern about continuing pet food issues

Yorkiemom1 · 08-08-2013, 03:27 PM

Thanks for posting this! Perhaps the FDA will get involved with production and quality control and quality management, as well as companies that promote their food using key words and phrases that trigger the pet owners preferences, like "holistic" and "organic".....

Lovetodream88 · 08-08-2013, 04:07 PM

Ugh not that I feed BB anymore used to over a year or two ago it seems home cooking is the only thing slightly safe.

ladyjane · 08-08-2013, 04:15 PM

No, I refuse to believe that home cooking is the only safe way to feed our pups.

Britster · 08-08-2013, 04:43 PM

Yes, I have read this before, quite scary... I have never been a fan of BB. Always hear of GI issues. It's also produced in like 5 or 6 different plants. Way over priced for what it is also.

ladyjane · 08-08-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Thanks for posting this! Perhaps the FDA will get involved with production and quality control and quality management, as well as companies that promote their food using key words and phrases that trigger the pet owners preferences, like "holistic" and "organic".....

I certainly hope so!

AllDogBoots · 08-08-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

No, I refuse to believe that home cooking is the only safe way to feed our pups.

I'm in agreement. Linda, what do you feed your dogs?

theporkieyorkie · 08-08-2013, 06:43 PM

Ughhh...and Blue Buffalo is always getting super high ratings on the dog food rating sites!! It seems like there's something wrong every kind of commercial food. It's really frustrating.

I wish I could feed my dogs home cooked food....but because of health issues, I can't do it. Sadly, because my dogs are used to the processed, bland commercial foods, human food is a total shock to their digestive system and it upsets my older males gall bladder and pancreas

ladyjane · 08-08-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I'm in agreement. Linda, what do you feed your dogs?

I home cook for two because of health issues and I have a couple on RX foods. The others are on Hill's Ideal Balance. To me, the company comes first and ingredients second.

AllDogBoots · 08-08-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I home cook for two because of health issues and I have a couple on RX foods. The others are on Hill's Ideal Balance. To me, the company comes first and ingredients second.

Yes definitely. My boys eat Fromm and it is my understanding that the food has never been recalled.

ladyjane · 08-08-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Yes definitely. My boys eat Fromm and it is my understanding that the food has never been recalled.

I honestly don't know. When I decided to find a food that was safe, I contacted a vet nutrionist at A&M and he explained things to me that helped me in my choice. After reading what he sent me, I made up my mind I would go with a company that did feeding trials. I was down to a couple of companies...ended up going with Hill's. Works for me and my pups. I think we each have to do what works best.

Ellie May · 08-08-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Ugh not that I feed BB anymore used to over a year or two ago it seems home cooking is the only thing slightly safe.

I sort of agree.
I believe some companies are much safer than others and both humans and dogs can live long lives on processed food. But I just don't believe a chicken/rice/veg diet dried out into kibble form then sat on a shelf for six months will ever be safer and heatlthier than a properly made homecooked diet. JMO.

I'm lazy and prefer not to cook. E can't really have it anyway. i'd probably make her food still if given the choice.

pdtalker · 08-08-2013, 08:28 PM

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Blue Sake · 08-08-2013, 08:28 PM

I was shocked when I read that Proctor and Gamble bought BB when I came back to the YT. I've been googling for a different dog food but i couldn't find anything I am comfortable with. I don't cook so I probably would make my dogs sick if I dare to cook for them! It is so frustrating. I kept hearing how great Orijen is but I am not too sure about the company. Don't ask why. Now this.. ugh, I need to take my dogs off from it ASAP.

pdtalker · 08-08-2013, 08:30 PM

I feed my morkie puppy a Taste of the wild its a Grain free diet smoked salmon I hope its good she loves it and has had not reaction to it. I have posted the ingredients
can someone tell me if you have tried this and if you have had good luck with it. I get it from naturally unleashed .

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Blue Sake Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 472	I was shocked when I read that Proctor and Gamble bought BB when I came back to the YT. I've been googling for a different dog food but i couldn't find anything I am comfortable with. I don't cook so I probably would make my dogs sick if I dare to cook for them! It is so frustrating. I kept hearing how great Orijen is but I am not too sure about the company. Don't ask why. Now this.. ugh, I need to take my dogs off from it ASAP. __________________ ·.·★ Blue Sake, Beau, Pearl, Zia ★·.· & Les

08-08-2013, 03:27 PM	#2
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	Thanks for posting this! Perhaps the FDA will get involved with production and quality control and quality management, as well as companies that promote their food using key words and phrases that trigger the pet owners preferences, like "holistic" and "organic".....

08-08-2013, 06:43 PM	#8
theporkieyorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: dearborn heights Posts: 1,148	Ughhh...and Blue Buffalo is always getting super high ratings on the dog food rating sites!! It seems like there's something wrong every kind of commercial food. It's really frustrating. I wish I could feed my dogs home cooked food....but because of health issues, I can't do it. Sadly, because my dogs are used to the processed, bland commercial foods, human food is a total shock to their digestive system and it upsets my older males gall bladder and pancreas

08-08-2013, 08:28 PM	#13
pdtalker Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: fay,nc cumberland Posts: 30	with Smoked Salmon Grain-Free Salmon & Ocean Fish Meal Omega Fatty Acid Blend Antioxidants Digestive Support System DHA Berry Blend Tomatoes No Corn, No Soy Chelated Minerals This grain-free formula provides digestible energy and excellent nutrition for your growing puppy. Made with a blend of fish protein sources, this hearty formula offers a taste sensation like no other. Fruits and vegetables deliver natural antioxidants to help support a healthy lifestyle. Your puppy craves a taste of the wild. Go ahead and give him one. Protein: 27% Minimum, Fat: 15% Minimum Calcium: 1.4%, as-fed; Phosphorus: 1.0%, as-fed Calories: 3,600 kcal/kg (360 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy Available in 5lb, 15lb, and 30lb bags Ingredients Salmon, ocean fish meal, sweet potatoes, potatoes, peas, pea protein, canola oil, tomato pomace, smoked salmon, salmon meal, natural flavor, salmon oil (a source of DHA), salt, choline chloride, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), dried chicory root, yucca schidigera extract, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin

08-08-2013, 08:30 PM	#15
pdtalker Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: fay,nc cumberland Posts: 30	I feed my morkie puppy a Taste of the wild its a Grain free diet smoked salmon I hope its good she loves it and has had not reaction to it. I have posted the ingredients can someone tell me if you have tried this and if you have had good luck with it. I get it from naturally unleashed .