Jill,
I have posted this information previously to the Cavalier "L" list, but am
reposting to CavaliersNatuarally for those who may not have seen it.
This is from the Year 2000 and it includes some foods that WDJ does NOT
RECOMMEND as well(!). I will also post the list for 2001.
Enjoy!
Susan
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Here is the Whole Dog Journal's list of the best dry dog food. The folks at
WDJ base their selections on a review of the ingredients and Guaranteed
Analysis on the food label. They do not conduct lab tests to make sure the
Guaranteed Analysis printed on the label accurately reflects the contents
(this is the job of the state feed control officials and way beyond the
scope of their resourses). They do ,however, make every effort to tack down
products made by companies that make (or claim to make) "premium" or
"natural" products and then scrutinize the ingredients and Guaranteed
Analysis for each.
A few things that high quality foods should NOT contain ,according to the
WDJ, are "Generic" fats or proteins (animal fat for example could be
anything including recycled grease from restaurants!),Artificial
preservatives (including BHA, BHT, or Ethoxyquin), Artificial colors,
Propylene glycol and sweeteners.
**For those of you who were asking specifically about Iams, it did make the
NOT RECOMMENDED LIST.**
The TOP 10 from 2000 are as follows:
Best In Show "solutions": Jupiter, Florida 1-800-364-3287
California Natural "Chicken & Rice": Santa Clara, CA 1-800-532-7261
Canidae: San Louis Obispo, CA 1-800 398-1600
Flint River Ranch "Dry Water": Riverside, CA (909)682-5048
Innova: Santa Clara, CA 1-800-532-7261
Innovative Veterinary Diets "Duck & Potato": Corona, CA 1-800-237-3856
Natural Balance: Northridge, CA (818) 772-8195
Petguard Lifespan: Orange Park, Florida 1-800-874-3221
Pinnacle: Irwindale, CA 1-800-255-4286
Wellness Super5mix Hormone-Free Lamb: Lowell, MA 1-800-225-0904
Additionally, there was a partial NOT RECOMMENDED LIST:
Abady Stress & Maintenance Formula, ABD Lamb Meal & Rice, Bil-Jac,
Cornucopia Super life, Diamond's Premium Adult, Dr. Ballard's Growth &
Performance, Eagle Pack Natural Formula, Eukanuba Adult, **Iam's Maintenance
Adult**, Natural Life Adult Formula, Nature's Recipe Maintenance Lamb &
Rice, Nutro Max Naturally Preserved, Perfect Health Diet G&M Formula,
Precise Foundation Formula, Purina One, Science Diet Maintenance, Sensible
Choice Adult Dog, Pedigree Prime.
Obviously there was much more to this article and it makes very worthwhile
reading (IMHO). If you are interested in reading further ...
Back Issues of the WHOLE DOG JOURNAL can be purchased by calling 1-800
424-7887.
You can subscribe by calling 1-800-829-9165
Best
Susan Van Luchene
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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