FANG Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 http://therobertabadydogfoodcoltd.com/dog%...%20Saponins.htm These are really common ingredients in dog foods. The article's claims are rather alarming, but I am sceptical given that it is clearly written in a sensationalist way to promote a product. So what do you think? Are we all poisoning our dogs or is this just propaganda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I didn't read the whole thing, but I've got to say I'm always rather suspicious of anyone who says that "a growing body of scientific evidence" supports their claims - but then doesn't give any references to this evidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I didn't read the whole thing, but I've got to say I'm always rather suspicious of anyone who says that "a growing body of scientific evidence" supports their claims - but then doesn't give any references to this evidence! I agree, then also this line Both contain saponins; substances that may be hazardous to your dog's health Well are they or aren't they hazardous to the health???? Sounds like scare mongering to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=badingredients I have more respect for this page. It explains why in less frightening terms why something is to be avoided. I would feed my dog rabbit, but not rabbit food - so not sure what a study on rabbits has to do with dog nutrition. I would not feed my dog half a kilo of dry dog food either - it's too much. My biggest worry about beet pulp would be the sugar content. Soy in moderation is probably ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hmmm I agree it sounds a bit like scare mongering. I had a look at their own foods and I personally wouldn't feel comfortable feeding a growing large breed their food with the calcium levels it has. Seems to be a fair bit higher than most other large/giant puppy foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANG Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Yeah I thought the way it was written was very unscientific and dodgy... the concept made sense though. What happens if a dog gets too much calcium? I didn't realise that could be bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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