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We are a professional review company. Our website proactivepetproducts.com contains opinions and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or give medical guidance. Consult your veterinarian.
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Top 10 pet food safety & quality concerns in 2012
1. Ken Lambrecht DVM
Medical Director
Westside Family Pet Clinic
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Presented June 2nd, 2012
At the Howlin’ Hoopla
Fundraiser for the Dane County Humane Society
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klambdvm@gmail.com
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4. The top 5 concerns of pet owners
1) What are the best ingredients for my dog or
cat? (corn vs chicken vs beef, byproducts, salt,
sugar etc)
2) How do I read a pet food label?
3) Can I trust the manufacturer?
4) Will my dog/cat like it?
5) Will it be healthy for my dog/cat?
5. 5 top concerns of veterinarians
1) Feeding study performed & verified by an
American Association of Feed Control Officials
(AAFCO) statement on label
2) Good manufacturer quality controls & integrity
3) Appropriate life stage
4) Appropriate protein and calorie levels
5) Preventive ingredients
6. Why as pet owners are we
concerned?
Menu foods melamine recalls of 2007
Diamond foods salmonella recalls of 2012
Distrust of “big box” companies
Over processing of human food
Organic, locally sourced food movement
8. Have a veterinarian do a full nutritional
assessment before you make your final choice
9. Our role as veterinarians
1. We are the trusted advisors/scientists
2. We want to avoid interactions/side effects
3. Be preventive if possible
4. Pet owners want us to make a recommendation
5. Above all we need to be educators!
10. What do dogs need?
They are omnivorous (like humans)
Are NOT apex predators like wolf (more
like foxes = scavengers)
Scavengers eat small prey, plant
material, berries, carrion, intestinal
contents, etc
Variation in dog breeds (over 300!)
Has eaten what man has given him/her
since domestication
11. What do cats need?
They are true or obligate carnivores
Natural diet: mice, birds, lizards, crickets
etc ,which are 55-58% protein
Evolutionarily have not changed in over
9000 years!
Have always eaten what they can kill!
12. A pet food label is:
FDA & AAFCO regulated
Is a legal document
Difficult to read!!!!!
Our pet food label checklist
http://www.westsidefamilypet.com/nutrition-
introduction/nutrition/
13. Pet Food Label Ingredient List
A. Ingredients must be listed in order by weight
B. Meat protein source should be in first three
C. Salt divides Major from Minor ingredients
D. Many unusual terms with specific definitions
E. Need better labeling!
14. What are best ingredients?
1. Are grains bad?
2. What is best protein source?
3. Are “byproducts” safe?
4. What about holistic, organic or human grade claims
5. Are pet foods over processed?
15. 1) Are grains (corn, wheat & soy)
evil? “The great grain debate”
opponents proponents
CORN a filler and a poor corn meal is good
protein source of protein
source
digestible
poorly digestible
doesn’t cause
causes allergies more allergies
than any other
protein
SOY cheap source of fine if used w/
inferior protein complementary
grains
WHEAT allergenic not allergenic
16. Most common ingredients to cause
allergies or adverse reactions
Dogs (n= 198) Cats (n=89)
1. Beef (36%) 1. Beef (20%)
2. Dairy (28%)
2. Dairy (14.6%)
3. Wheat (15%)
4. Egg (10%) 3. Fish (13%)
5. Chicken (9.6%) 4. Lamb (6.7%)
6. Lamb (6.6%) 5. Poultry (4.5%)
7. Soy (6%) 6. Barley/wheat (4.5%)
Verlinden A, Hesta M, Millet S et al Food Allergy in Cats &
Dogs a review Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2006;259-273
17. Allergies in pets are fairly common &
difficult to identify causative protein
Only about 5% of pets are allergic to food proteins
With multiple protein ingredients in food & treats
almost impossible to tell which one (blood tests
correlate poorly)
Many more pets are allergic to environmental
proteins 20-30% (house dust, pollens, and even
grain storage mites)
18. Why do corn (and other grains) get
such negative reviews online?
High fructose corn syrup?
Aflatoxins?
Grain storage mites?
Others?
19. 2) What is best protein source and
how much protein does my pet need?
Crude protein (listed on bag)
Digestible protein (from feeding study)
Shouldn’t all pet foods be required to tell
us how digestible the protein is?
20. How much protein is
needed in a healthy pet?
2 omnivores (dogs & humans)
1 carnivore (cat)
Humans typically need 14% protein
Dogs typically need 18 to 25% protein
Cats need 40 to 50% protein
Zoran, Debra L., and C.A. Tony Buffington. “Effects of
Nutrition Choices and Lifestyle Changes on the Well-being of
Cats, a Carnivore That Has Moved Indoors.” JAVMA 239.5
(2011): 596-606
21.
22. Protein digestibility
Poultry by product meal 65 to 70%
Chicken meal 63 to 67%
Fish meal 60 to 65%
Corn gluten meal 60 to 64%
Meat & bone meal 50 to 55%
Soybean meal 46 to 50%
23. 3) Are byproducts safe and necessary?
Simply defined… a byproduct is anything left over in
the manufacture of a food product.
These products IF HANDLED PROPERLY are
perfectly good sources of protein, fat &
carbohydrates.
What would we do with all the leftovers from animal
& plant processing if we didn’t produce?
“Feed Your Pet Right” Marion Nestle & Malden
Nesheim
24. 4) What about natural, holistic,
organic, & human grade claims?
There are currently no legal
definitions for “holistic” or
“human grade” label claims
25. 5) Are pet foods over processed?
The real issue is complex vs simple carbs
Refined & processed carbohydrates
(simple carbs & sugars) should be avoided
in pet foods just like in people
How do we tell that from a pet label?
Currently we can’t anymore than in human
food labels!
26.
27. 5 top concerns of veterinarians
1) American Association of Feed Control
Officials (AAFCO) statement
2) Manufacturer quality controls & integrity
3) Appropriate life stage
4) Appropriate protein & calorie levels
5) Preventive ingredients
28. Our role as veterinarians
1. We are the trusted advisors/scientists
2. We want to avoid interactions/side effects
3. Be preventive whenever possible
4. Pet owners want us to make a recommendation
5. Above all we need to educate!
29. 1) AAFCO Statement
“Feeding study performed” BEST
“Meets established levels” GOOD
“To be used under supervision of a
veterinarian” RX FOODS
No statement = BEWARE
30. AAFCO feeding study
At least 8 dogs
6 months
Blood work, physical exams
Only way to tell protein digestibility/quality
digestibility=metabolizable (usable) energy
from protein
31. 2) Manufacturer details
Phone number
Ability to track & recall
Does internal controls & quality checks
Follows all FDA rules
Has Board Certified Veterinary
Nutritionist (DACVN) on staff
Optional: Does research & shares freely
with veterinary profession
32. Branding vs Manufacturing
MANY foods are not made by who we
think
Mom & Pop vs “Big Box” pet foods
Co-branding is fine if done with good
partners
Are manufacturer details listed clearly
enough for consumers to know where
the food was actually made?
33. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(FFDCA) requires that all animal foods, like
human foods, be safe to eat, produced
under sanitary conditions, contain no
harmful substances, and be truthfully
labeled.
In addition, canned pet foods must be
processed in conformance with the low
acid canned food regulations to ensure the
pet food is free of viable microorganisms
34. These companies had food recalls related
to the Diamond Foods Recall of 2012
Wellness
Chicken Soup for Pet Lovers Soul
Taste of the Wild
Kirkland Dog Food
Kirkland Cat Food
Solid Gold
Canidae
Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance
Diamond
35. Recalls in 2011
Petrus Dog Food Recall Dec 2011
Arrow Brand DFR Dec 2011
Cargill Dec 2011
Iams Puppy Food Dec 2011
FDA Dog Treat Warning Nov 2011
Merrick Dog Treat Recall Aug 2011
Bravo Pig ears Salmonella June 2011
36. More Recalls in 2010 & 2011
Prime Time & KC Beef hide Pig Ears May 2011
Diggers Natural Treats Salmonella May 2011
Pig Ears due to possible Salmonella
Merrick Pet Treats Salmonella Jan 2011
Kroger Dog Food Aflatoxin Dec 2010
Blue Buffalo Dog Food Vit D Oct 2010
Hartz Dog Treats Sept 2010
Merrick Dog Treats Aug 2010
37. Recalls for pet foods & treats
are usually due to:
Salmonella (or other bacteria) from
animal fat or product
Aflatoxins (a plant fungus) from grain
Toxins (melamine in 2007)
Ingredient deficiencies or excesses
(2010 Blue Buffalo Vit D excess, 2012
Purina Rx OM Thiamine deficiency)
38. A closer look at the Diamond
salmonella recall…
8 separate recalls over 2 months (new
foods added weekly for over 4 weeks)
Now affects 2 plants (Gaston SC &
Meta, Mo)
Triggered 2 FDA investigations
Has sickened pets worldwide and at
least 16 people
39. 4 FDA Violations to date
1. No microbiological analysis conducted or no
assurance that incoming animal fat will not
introduce pathogens
2. No facilities for hand washing or sanitizing in
area where there is direct contact with
exposed finished food
3. Paddles in conveyor leading to screens
going to packaging were observed to have
gouges & cuts which exhibited feed residues
4. Firm uses cardboard, duct tape & other non-
cleanable surfaces on equipment.
40. 4 FDA Violation #1
1) All reasonable precautions not taken to
ensure contamination from any source
Violation: No microbiological analysis
conducted or no assurance that incoming
animal fat will not introduce pathogens .
Also current sampling procedure for animal
digest not adequate. Employee observed
touching filter with bare hands
41. FDA Violation #2
2) Failure to provide hand washing &
sanitizing facilities at each location in
plant where needed
Specifically no facilities for hand
washing sanitizing in area where there is
direct contact with exposed finished food
42. FDA Violation #3
3) Failure to maintain equipment,
containers & utensils in a manner that
protects against contamination.
Specifically paddles in conveyor leading
to screens going to packaging were
observed to have gouges & cuts which
exhibited feed residues which could
harbor microbes (like salmonella)
43. FDA Violation #4
Failure to maintain equipment so as to
facilitate cleaning of equipment
Specifically firm uses cardboard, duct
tape & other non-cleanable surfaces on
equipment. These materials were
observed to have residues adhering.
44. These foods were all produced at
Diamond’s plants
Wellness
Chicken Soup for Pet Lovers Soul
Taste of the Wild
Kirkland Dog Food
Kirkland Cat Food
Solid Gold
Canidae
Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance
Diamond’s own brands
More details at link below
Summary article of 2012 Diamond Salmonella recall as of 6/2/2012
45. Can we trust the manufacturer of
the food we have chosen to feed?
We need to ask the tough questions always for the
safety & benefit of our buddies!
46. 3) Life stage statement
Growth/lactation for puppies &
lactating bitches
Maintenance for all others
Light Formula food to be less than 320
Cal/cup
Senior and all others have no AAFCO
definition!
47. 4) Correct amt to feed and how
much protein
Always need to know Calories/cup
Protein (plant or animal) levels are
important especially for cats 40-50%
Only crude protein levels listed (need to
know digestibility-only comes from
feeding trial like AAFCO)
48. 5) Preventive ingredients
A. Fish oils
B. Joint Supplements (Glucosamine, Chondroitin,
Perna Green lipped mussel, ASU)
C. Probiotics
D. Higher Protein (for cats)
E. Antioxidants, isoflavones, others
49. What are we trying to prevent?
Overweight dogs & cats (even 10%
overweight is not Ideal!)
Dental disease
Arthritis
Cancer
Immune system diseases
51. Pets Reducing for Rescues 2012
55 participants (36 dogs & 19 cats)
DCHS, Grey Muzzle, FOF, & LEARN top rescues
DCHS Contestants Lilly & Teena were winners!
$1000 in prizes awarded
$1020 donated to rescues
Clover
52. Fish oils (EPA & DHA)
Anti-inflammatory dose = 20mg/lb of EPA/day
60 lb dog will need 1200 mg (typical human
capsule is 180mg) will need to give 7
capsules daily or feed Rx diet
Sources: Can get at Wal-Mart, Costco etc or
in Rx foods (Purina, Hills & Royal Canin)
Flax oil does NOT = fish oil
www.consumerlab.com
www.westsidefamilypet.com
53. Joint supplements
Serious quality & quantity concerns!
www.consumerlab.com
Glucosamine (not enough in food by law)
Perna Green lipped Mussel (not regulated)
Chondroitin sulfate (expensive)
www.westsidefamilypet.com
Use veterinary label products only!
54. Probiotics = The future is bright!
LIVE organisms (need to know which ones
and how many)
Killed by heat
Dose very important 5 billion CFU/capsule
Human products up to 450 billion!
www.consumerlab.com
www.westsidefamilypet.com
55. WFPC team’s favorite references
“Feed Your Pet Right” Marion Nestle
“Chow Hounds” Dr Ernie Ward
www.consumerlab.com
FDA Pet food site
56. To minimize concerns lets work
together to be educated!
and be as concerned about the calorie
content & ideal weight, manufacturer
details, the preventive value of evidence
based ingredients & supplements as any
single ingredient
57. Thank you for your attention! Questions?
www.westsidefamilypet.com
klambdvm@gmail.com
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