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In reply to the discussion: Deaths of almost 600 pets tied to jerky treats [View all]Omaha Steve
(99,506 posts)98. Wilderness Trail Treats Duck Biscuits & MORE duck
They have several duck items all made in the USA: http://www.bluebuffalo.com/search?q=duck+jerky
http://bluebuffalo.com/dog-treats/wilderness-trail-treats-duck?pf=1&animal=dog
Duck,Chicken Meal,
Chicken Meal
Chicken meal is a highly digestible protein source produced by cooking chicken at high temperatures, extracting the fat and drying the meat residue. It is a meat protein, providing essential amino acids and fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals for muscle development and energy. It is naturally stabilized with mixed tocopherols and rosemary to preserve freshness.
Potatoes,
Potatoes
BLUE uses whole, fresh potatoes. They provide B vitamins, carbohydrates, Vitamin C, potassium, iron and magnesium to name a few.
Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols),
Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
A highquality source of essential fatty acids and energy, chicken fat is also high in linoleic acid (source of Omega 6 fatty acids), which helps promote healthy skin and coat. The chicken fat in BLUE natural dog and cat foods comes from USDAinspected facilities and is stabilized with natural, mixed tocopherols and rosemary to maintain freshness.
Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids),
Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids)
Ground flax seed contains flax seed oil, which is one of the richest sources of the essential Omega 3 fatty acids (linolenic acid). Flax is a good source of essential amino acids and contains all the essential vitamins and minerals required by dogs and cats. Flax is beneficial for its anti-inflammatory effect and has been known to help arthritis and prevent cancer. Flax seed is also a great fiber source that aids in digestion. Also an excellent source of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids that promote healthy skin and coat.
Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C),
Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C)
Calcium is vital for the formation of strong bones and teeth. Also promotes healthy muscle and tissue growth.
Vitamin E Supplement,
Vitamin E Supplement
Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps to improve circulation and cardiac output.
Salt,
Salt
A natural form of salt obtained from processing seawater. It is a supplement for sodium and chloride, essential nutrients required by dogs and cats. Sodium and chloride are electrolytes. They help regulate water balance in the body, aid in muscle contraction and nerve transmission and regulate the body's acid-balance. Sea salt also contains trace minerals associated with animal health.
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Carbonate
A mineral compound that is commonly used as a calcium supplement.
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We ALWAYS read the labels for Made in China...since this scare began, anyway.
tofuandbeer
Oct 2013
#71
You do know that cats will literally die without meat, right? That's what "obligate carnivore" means
nomorenomore08
Oct 2013
#45
My pup will eat vegan food, but I can't imagine her switching to a vegan diet
Miranda4peace
Oct 2013
#124
My recent dog is a rescue: they marked her as an Aussie/Germ Shep (the greatest dog on earth). :)
tofuandbeer
Oct 2013
#125
Beautiful dog, Doesn't look mean at all, he looks like a big sweetie! Beautiful eyes...
Miranda4peace
Oct 2013
#126
I would like our country to sotp importing food and medicines from china, period, except
robinlynne
Oct 2013
#12
The only treat my dogs get has only one ingredient: Liver and its made in USA...
winstars
Oct 2013
#14
I love that it has just one ingredient listed on the container, never seen that before... nt
winstars
Oct 2013
#80
Do not consume any foods from China. Do not feed your pets anything from China.
kestrel91316
Oct 2013
#15
So they executed somebody. BFD. My money is on them STILL selling us tainted food knowingly.
kestrel91316
Oct 2013
#91
1 A lot of "made in US" food has INGREDIENTS from China. 2 Look for the Kosher label
Hekate
Oct 2013
#108
FDA received 3000+ complaints of illness related chicken, duck, or sweet potato jerky treats
tomm2thumbs
Oct 2013
#16
the idea came from my vet, she said exactly that, they fill them up and they like the taste
leftyohiolib
Oct 2013
#23
Before I even opened the article I already knew that they had to be from China.
Beacool
Oct 2013
#31
No, it's a moral imperative, not greed, to keep toxic food in the US foodchain.
valerief
Oct 2013
#43
Britain is going to have its new nuke plants built by China - because nobody else will.
bananas
Oct 2013
#48
Don't buy any of that crap, and if you see someone buying it, tell them they should put the shit
lonestarnot
Oct 2013
#62
The melamine wasn't a jerky treat problem. It was a "fake meaty chunks" problem in certain
kestrel91316
Oct 2013
#89
What's really scary is that a good many prescription drugs (generic and brand name)
dflprincess
Oct 2013
#113
"The FDA hasn't issued a formal recall, so they aren't able to name the affected brands"?
red dog 1
Oct 2013
#103
If you love your pets and your family, dont feed them anything made in China. Easy to remember. nm
rhett o rick
Oct 2013
#107