Is the rice arsenic free??? I did see on other sites to check and see how much rice was in your dogs food for there is arsenic in the rice????
327414
I went on Google to see what I could find out. The highest concentration of Arsenic is in brown rice. All rice has Arsenic in it. I don't know what kind of Rice is in this dog food. Other dog foods contain potato but even peeled potatoes contain huge amounts of pesticides unless they are Organic. I read what other people were saying and many are saying they will cotinue to feed this food to their dogs until the FDA comes up with some final answers. Blue Buffalo has a grain free food so you may conisder that one. I just know what I see in my dogs since switching to the Lamb and Rice food. They did better on this one than the Chicken and Rice. With all the issues in our food supplies it's pretty hard to get away from all the toxins. According to what I read the Arsenic levels in this dog food was about 4% which is well below maximum allowed. There are two other brands that have excellent ratings and are sold here on Amazon one is Orijen and the other is Acana. I believe they are grain free and I know Blue Buffalo also has grain free dog food. The Orijen and Acana are very expensive, I can't afford them but if you can you may want to give them a try. I hope this helps you!
327415
I have no idea about arsenic in this dog food. Contact the company at http://www.bluebuffalo.com/
2257701
Sorry, I don't have any of the containers anymore ... doesn't it say on the site? If not, call the company that makes it. That's what I did to make sure it was safe to give my dog and what the dosage should be.
761024
Norm. I took 3 bottles of this product. After I finish the first one I was already 90 to 95% cured. I took the second one to finish Healing process and third one just in case. Nowhere in the labels packaging or paperwork in the box say anything about ARSENIC. It's been almost a year since my breakout and I am having a happy healthy life right now. And to be honest I do NOT believe anything USDA has to say anyway. USDA is just a huge market.
541585
It relates to the presence of arsenic in rice... do a search for arsenic and rice to find out more, or visit http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodContaminantsAdulteration/Metals/ucm319948.htm
1336878
Hi JoAnne , I would ask another vet !? My vet doubles the price well almost tripped ? He said buy here too ? I brought them in after I read this and he shows me his and they even have the same marks ion the tabs ? I'm happy I can get them so inexpensive as I know my dogs do better in them and a life time user and never a problem oh my dog got sick one had a sensitive stomach and so I give with food ? Other than that nothing but hep ?
480173
Btw wanted to add my experience with this food. I had been feeding my babies another brand that was actually more expensive. One of my boys had sores all over him. I read it could be a food allergy and did some research, changed their diet and now all of his sores are gone and they are much healthier and much more active. While this food is great for them it's not as exciting as a mix they can dig through and choose what they want so what I do is mix this food with blocks, dried banana chips, trail mix, yogurt covered cranberries, and roasted peanuts (unsalted) and any other healthy snacks I find at the grocery store. They love it and it is much better for them. While this sounds expensive it's really not because I buy all these things and mix batches when needed in a large tupperware bowl and it last quite awhile. And I have 8 rats. I also make sure to give them veggies and cereal for their grains etc. Hope this helps for those that are looking for a good rat food. Please stay away from mixes containing dried corn--it contains traces of a type of mold which is toxic over time and can cause different problems such as allergic reactions, tumors and cancers. Wish my vet had told me this many years ago.
1591999
Not that I've seen. I feed my dogs the salmon/sweet potato grain-free food because of my oldest dog's allergies. Using my dog's skin and coat as indicators tells me the quality is consistently good.
1123638
Mine is a French Bulldog, I have tried every imaginable dog food out there and was at one time cooking duck for her. But her all time favorite food is Mighty Dog. I haven't seen any crystals since using this product, I highly recommend it.
194081
It is a brown rice and hemp protein. No ground up animal bones or preservatives. Most importantly for me, no metals or arsenic.
1702925
Go online to now supplements and ask them. I have a lot of trust in their products. But if they are sourcing it from the Pacific ocean I would worry about more than arsenic.After the Japanese meltdown there is probably a lot to consider. Thanks for asking the question.
761025
I believe it used to contain a small amount of arsenic, but has since changed its formula to omit it. I found that somewhere on the internet when I did my research before buying.
750398
The bag does not list the source of the ingredients. There's an excellent premium dog food that list the source of their ingredients. Champion Pet Foods makes two separate brands of dry dog food (that I know of). One is Orijen (my dogs did not like it), and the other is Acana (this is the one that I bought for my dogs). However, I do not know if they make a low calorie food, which is what my dogs need (one of them is pleasantly plump :-). If your dogs do not have a weight problem, I would strongly suggest that you give Acana a try. It is very rich in protein, which is excellent for young dogs, but not for older ones, as they do not need as much protein and can gain weight as a result. Good luck! The bag does not list the source of the ingredients. There's an excellent premium dog food that list the source of their ingredients. Champion Pet Foods makes two separate brands of dry dog food (that I know of). One is Orijen (my dogs did not like it), and the other is Acana (this is the one that I bought for my dogs). However, I do not know if they make a low calorie food, which is what my dogs need (one of them is pleasantly plump :-). If your dogs do not have a weight problem, I would strongly suggest that you give Acana a try. It is very rich in protein, which is excellent for young... » Read More The bag does not list the source of the ingredients. There's an excellent premium dog food that list the source of their ingredients. Champion Pet Foods makes two separate brands of dry dog food (that I know of). One is Orijen (my dogs did not like it), and the other is Acana (this is the one that I bought for my dogs). However, I do not know if they make a low calorie food, which is what my dogs need (one of them is pleasantly plump :-). If your dogs do not have a weight problem, I would strongly suggest that you give Acana a try. It is very rich in protein, which is excellent for young dogs, but not for older ones, as they do not need as much protein and can gain weight as a result. Good luck! « Show Less
1598555
STRONGLY AGREE.Why do you think dogs and cats have 35 - 40x higher cancer rates than the scandalously high rate for humans?$1 reason is the cheap filler crap in dog food with pretty "all natural" labels and 99% do not read ingredient labels for themselves, and never for their pets.
519338
I agree with Book fan, it is not on the ingredients list. I know that when I started feeding my dogs this particular mix, their coats became shinier, they "smiled" more, they love to play more . . . . even my dog (now at The Bridge) who was 11 when I started feeding her this lasted another six years, and I believe it is due to her diet. At 11, she began playing more (and she was blind!). Argh I answered more than your question, but this is truly a great dog food and highly recommended by someone who is very picky about what goes into her dogs (who are family, after all!)
1054007
I am not sure. I have used the other dog food they have and changed to this grain-free and have had no problems. Or rather my dogs have had no problems with the swithch. When our vet realized we fed our 2 dogs this dog food he said to keep it up. Our dogs are not fat and do not get sick!
941401
I spike with someone at Purina in 2007. They told me that their dog food contain product from China. Not sure about this item. Just wanted you to be aware.
724494
Sorry, I do not use rice bran any more because of recent arsenic concerns. B.D.