Comments on: Ethoxyquin

By: Foods with and without Ethoxyquin - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:52:32 +0000

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By: Melodie S

Melodie S — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:57:53 +0000

Here are Iams/Eukanuba rep EukanubaEmily comments/replies on ethoxyquin …

http://www.goldenretrieverforum.com/showthread.php?t=66752&page=13

http://www.goldenretrieverforum.com/showthread.php?t=66752&page=14

By: Ethoxyquin poison and in most dog foods - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:30:29 +0000

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By: Dana Montero, RVT, Dip. ACNS

Dana Montero, RVT, Dip. ACNS — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:53:41 +0000

The study was done in 1998 and only a few varieties and lot numbers/batches were tested. Not all varieties were tested so I can not confirm or deny presence of sodium pentobarbital trace in untested foods. However in nearly every sample tested that contained “beef tallow” the presence of trace sodium pentobarbital was detected. Beef tallow was listed as the 6th ingredient in ProPlan Beef & Rice Puppy – confirmed trace of sodium pentobarbital (in every batch tested), and beef tallow was listed as the 5th ingredient on bags of Beef & Rice adult – of the 2 bags sampled, one tested positive, the other negative, confirming also that samples are not consistent and that nutrients and ingredients and most importantly, protein and meat sources vary from bag to bag.

http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CVM/CVMFOIAElectronicReadingRoom/ucm129131.htm

Please note that the FDA insists that no dog or cat protein was detected, however, forensic science has already shown that DNA breaks down at high temperatures (such as that used for the cooking and extrusion process) and it is impossible to run a DNA profile on dog food with any degree of accuracy. Not only that – they DO say that the presence of pentobarbital is likely from euthanized cows, horses, and other farm animals – however the FDA’s own regulations prohibit animals euthanized with sodium pentobarbital from being used in the human or pet food chains… Sodium pentobarbital is a complete other subject than that this blog was referring to and I would be happy to provide more information upon request in a separate article.

By: NancyO

NancyO — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:31:53 +0000

Hi Dana,

Can you tell me how long ago the sodium pentobarbital was found in Pro Plan foods? Was it in all varieties (canned and dry). I feed Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach dry food. Was it in that one?

Thanks,
Nancy

By: Jane Galik

Jane Galik — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:49:51 +0000

Wow! What an eye opener! I had no idea. I’m going to be weaning over to Blue Buffalo. He seems to like that.

Thank you so much for your quick response!

Jane

By: Dana Montero, RVT, Dip. ACNS

Dana Montero, RVT, Dip. ACNS — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:13:18 +0000

Purina Pro Plan suppliers use Ethoxyquin to preserve their fish meals, and all Purina formulas contain menadione, another substance banned by the FDA for use in human food that causes kidney and liver failure. Purina Pro Plan products were also revealed to contain traces of sodium pentobarbital, also known as Euthasol, a drug used to euthanize pets. It also contains unnamed “animal fat” which by legal definition could be from ANY animal, including euthanized pets.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:20 +0000

I feed my Swissy the dry Purina Pro Plan salmon formula because my dog has dry skin and loose stools if he doesn’t have that as his base. I also mix in a can of wet food for each meal. I’ve been using Nutro and Purina Pro Plan but have just started to use Blue Buffalo. I don’t see Purina Pro Plan on the list. Do you know if that contains E?
Tks,
Jane

By: Dana Montero, RVT, Dip. ACNS

Dana Montero, RVT, Dip. ACNS — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:40:46 +0000

Hi Jenifer,

In fact the call was made a little over a week ago. I did indeed see your website prior to making that call. I am however confused as to why your employees need extensive training in the use of a chemical preservative that you now claim as a result of negative publicity that you do not use? If you can provide me with a copy of your recent product testing showing less than 5ppm of ethoxyquin, considered as the industry standard for true trace testing to prove no ethoxyquin residual, I would be happy to rescind my comments. However I should note that unfortunately, as a Nutrition Consultant, I still can not recommend any of your products to my clients, based on a myriad of other factors.

Thank you for your time!

By: Jenifer RVT

Jenifer RVT — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:49:53 +0000

Hi Dana!

I am so happy that you reached out to us, was it a recent call? We have extensive training in the use of Ethoxyquin and I am more than happy to work with you on any questions you may have.

Just for clarification, none of our Iams or Eukanuba over the counter products contain Ethoxyquin.

Here is a link to our website regarding Ethoxyquin: http://www.iams.com/iams/pet-health-advice/pet-questions.jsp

Please feel free to contact me via email or call 1-800-525-4267 I am more than happy to help you in any way I can!

Thank you and have a great weekend~

Jenifer RVT
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