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[BarnBuster]

See the list: FDA announces dog food brands it says could be linked to heart disease

The FDA has been investigating the link between some dog foods and dilated cardiomyopathy, also known as DCM or canine heart disease, since July 2018.

(Name, # of cases)
Acana, 67.
Zignatue, 64.
Taste of the Wild, 53.
4Health 32.
Earthborn Holistic 32.
Blue Buffalo, 31.
Nature's Domain, 29.
Fromm, 24.
Merrick, 16.
California Natural, 15.
Natural Balance, 15.
Orijen, 12.
Nature's Variety, 11.
NutriSource 10.
Nutro, 10.
Rachael Ray Nutrish, 10

https://www.wpxi.com/news/national/see-the-list-fda-announces-dog-food-brands-it-says-could-cause-heart-disease/962297778
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/news-events/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy#diet

 

[Aeroknow]

See the list: FDA announces dog food brands it says could be linked to heart disease

The FDA has been investigating the link between some dog foods and dilated cardiomyopathy, also known as DCM or canine heart disease, since July 2018.

(Name, # of cases)
Acana, 67.
Zignatue, 64.
Taste of the Wild, 53.
4Health 32.
Earthborn Holistic 32.
Blue Buffalo, 31.
Nature's Domain, 29.
Fromm, 24.
Merrick, 16.
California Natural, 15.
Natural Balance, 15.
Orijen, 12.
Nature's Variety, 11.
NutriSource 10.
Nutro, 10.
Rachael Ray Nutrish, 10

https://www.wpxi.com/news/national/see-the-list-fda-announces-dog-food-brands-it-says-could-cause-heart-disease/962297778
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/news-events/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy#diet

My daughter sent me a link to that article a couple days ago. Time to start looking at a different food again. About 2 yrs ago I switched to Taste of the Wild from Costco’s Nutra Nuggets, mainly because Bear had super bad gas, but also because my daughter convinced me it’s way better. The gas went away.

Too bad Costco’s Nature’s Domain is on the list. That was what I first thought of switching to.

 

[Aeroknow]

I guess this is the main problem with those brands and large dog breeds:

“Most of the dog foods listed are usually labeled “grain-free” and contain a large proportion of peas, lentils, legume seeds or potatoes, according to the report. Many of the dogs researched in the investigation did not have a genetic predisposition to the condition, the F.D.A. said.”

 

[BarnBuster]

I didn't read thru all the articles but I wonder about the incidences of GDV in some of the breeds as well as it relates to diet

https://dogsfirst.ie/what-of-legumes-and-the-risk-of-bloat-in-dry-fed-dogs/
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/bloat-gastric-dilatation-and-volvulus-in-dogs

 

[420God]

See the list: FDA announces dog food brands it says could be linked to heart disease

The FDA has been investigating the link between some dog foods and dilated cardiomyopathy, also known as DCM or canine heart disease, since July 2018.

(Name, # of cases)
Acana, 67.
Zignatue, 64.
Taste of the Wild, 53.
4Health 32.
Earthborn Holistic 32.
Blue Buffalo, 31.
Nature's Domain, 29.
Fromm, 24.
Merrick, 16.
California Natural, 15.
Natural Balance, 15.
Orijen, 12.
Nature's Variety, 11.
NutriSource 10.
Nutro, 10.
Rachael Ray Nutrish, 10

https://www.wpxi.com/news/national/see-the-list-fda-announces-dog-food-brands-it-says-could-cause-heart-disease/962297778
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/news-events/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy#diet

That's messed up, those are some of the more expensive "healthy" foods. I'll have to show this to my sister, she feeds her bulldogs some of those. I get cheap dog food but mine mostly eat raw venison. Some of my neighbors feed raw chicken because dogs don't leave big shit piles of filler eating natural foods.

 

[The Outdoorsman 101]

Used to try the expensive brands. Taste of the Wild. Pro science puppy kibble. They prefer the cheap stuff. and natural/ healthy people food combo

Back in the day dad would check what brand had the most "ash" content. Guess they quit doing that.

Kind of got a new dog but need a good camera. He was free. Part Border collie part something. Funny bastard. Just starting to mature. Haven't had him in water or out in the field yet. He's a certified babe magnet.

 

[herbs1]

I switched my bulldog from Acana to First Mate because of allergies. She likes them both but First Mate is a bit cheaper....made in Canada too.

 

[cannabineer]

That's messed up, those are some of the more expensive "healthy" foods. I'll have to show this to my sister, she feeds her bulldogs some of those. I get cheap dog food but mine mostly eat raw venison. Some of my neighbors feed raw chicken because dogs don't leave big shit piles of filler eating natural foods.

Annie feeds her six little dogs Orijen. The reduction in fecal volume means she's effectively cleaning up after only three. Win.

 

[curious2garden]

Annie feeds her six little dogs Origen. The reduction in fecal volume means she's effectively cleaning up after only three. Win.

Is Orijen on the list? I need to look, Cliff's Notes?

Yeah it is, well shit, I'm sick of this. I have to change them again.

 

[cannabineer]

Is Orijen on the list? I need to look, Cliff's Notes?

No only the cheap Malaysian knockoff

 

[BobBitchen]

What?

 

[raratt]

Roxy made it through her first 4th without much drama. She isn't gun shy, the pops didn't bother her, she just looked at me for reassurance. The neighbors lit a fountain that does the crackle thing and she pulled out her big girl bark, she rarely barks. She could see it through the front window so the bright lights were a bit scary, but she never shook or anything. She just leaned up against my leg and was more curious than anything.

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

It was too hot & dry here, most of AK banned shooting off fireworks.
Still heard/saw a couple of dozen but nothing like the usual 6+ hour long barrage.

Pups dealt with it well.

 

[cannabineer]

 

[BarnBuster]

there's a bunch of photos of this little sweetheart and her Doberman under "Cutie and the Beast"

 

[BobBitchen]

A chocolate newfy !
How beautiful is she...

 

[DustyDuke]

Is Orijen on the list? I need to look, Cliff's Notes?

Yeah it is, well shit, I'm sick of this. I have to change them again.

This diet has served us well. It is a pain to start but easy once you get going. You have to ween them off dry food slowly over 3 months. When we switched our dogs never had ear problems again, although our dogs don’t do as good on red meat. Turkey, chicken and fish seems to be the best. We generally use chicken feet for bones they love em and their cheap

 

[curious2garden]

This diet has served us well. It is a pain to start but easy once you get going. You have to ween them off dry food slowly over 3 months. When we switched our dogs never had ear problems again, although our dogs don’t do as good on red meat. Turkey, chicken and fish seems to be the best. We generally use chicken feet for bones they love em and their cheap
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Thanks! When I get done with my plumbing frenzy I'm going to get serious and do this.

 

[Singlemalt]

This diet has served us well. It is a pain to start but easy once you get going. You have to ween them off dry food slowly over 3 months. When we switched our dogs never had ear problems again, although our dogs don’t do as good on red meat. Turkey, chicken and fish seems to be the best. We generally use chicken feet for bones they love em and their cheap
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Is this all raw?

 

[DustyDuke]

Is this all raw?

Yes, just some times I throw in some cooked veggies