Ethoxyquin is a chemical preservative regulated by the FDA as a
pesticide . It is also a suspected carcinogenic. While ethoxyquin cannot
be used in human foods, it, too, continues to be used in many pet food
brands.
Ethoxyquin has been found to promote:
- kidney carcinogenesis
- stomach tumors and
- enhanced bladder carcinogesis
Carcinogenesis (KAR-sin-oh-JEN-eh-sis) is, quite simply, the process
by which normal cells turn into cancer cells.
There are also reports linking ethoxyquin with:
- allergic reactions,
- skin problems,
- major organ failure and
- behavior problems
In 1997, the CVM made a request to manufacturers of
ethoxyquin and the pet food industry to voluntarily lower ethoxyquin
residue in pet foods to 75 parts per million (ppm), from the currently
allowed amount of 150 ppm.
To date, there is still no mandatory requirement to meet the voluntary
request.
This is a controversial preservative because no conclusive,
reliable research exists to prove or disprove its safety for use in pet
foods.
The FDA chooses to err on the side of big business.
What do you think? Scary?!
Its no wonder our dogs are dying.
Discover how to protect because
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Do you want to make sure your best friend never has to deal with this toxin and many others that commercial dog foods have in them? Then I suggest you start learning a few homemade dog food recipes. A great starting point is this book by John Miller, Healthy Food For Dogs: Homemade Recipes
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