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There is much misinformation being circulated about pet foods, particularly with the advent of the Internet. Anyone can proclaim themselves an expert, and there is no lack of trusting people who will perpetuate sensational claims.
This will help you understand Wysong's position with regard to many such claims, particularly as they relate to Wysong products.
For starters, consider that Wysong has been fed to tens of thousands of animals through multiple generations for some thirty years with the exact opposite results (http://www.wysong.net/_html/testimonials.shtml) that some self-proclaimed pet food gurus are claiming. We have grown by word of mouth because of dramatic health results. We obviously could not have survived and would not continue to grow if what is implied in the claims is true.
Secondly, our company is headed by Dr. Wysong who has authored some 14 books on health and nutrition, invented hundreds of medical, health, and nutrition products, and custom built an entire food processing plant. We also have the confidence of over 260 veterinary clinical consultants countrywide. Ask the originator of the claims what has given them the scientific knowledge and expertise to speak with authority to guide the public.
Go to these links for specific replies to your questions/allegations:
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Ingredients: Chicken Mostly water so really fat is the main ingredient , Chicken Giblets I prefer no organs in dry food and this could be an assortment of a lot of different things, Pheasant see chicken, Poultry Fat, BUT what is preserving it ??.. Ground Brown Rice, Ground Oat Groats LOW LOW quality, Whole Egg, DL-Methionine, Salt IMHO too high , Taurine, Lecithin, Citric Acid can be chemical , Coconut OIL is actually very good unsure about just fruit, Sage Extract, Rosemary Extract, Dried Kelp, Garlic Look up heinz anemia and make your personal decision I only use under a vets care for acute issues, Black Pepper, Artichoke Pepper is a ??able as is artichoke, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product, Dried Yeast Culture, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Product some argue using this IMHO I have no issue when this far down, Ascorbic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement.
The “above critique†is in italics and broken apart to permit addressing each claim.
XXX RESPONSE EMBEDDED LIKE THIS
Ingredients: Chicken Mostly water so really fat is the main ingredient
XXX That would mean that animals in the wild that eat their natural diet are eating mostly fat too. That is obviously untrue. Also, look at the guaranteed analysis, the protein % is 35, the fat % is 15.5.
, Chicken Giblets I prefer no organs in dry food and this could be an assortment of alot of different things
XXX “Preference†is based upon what scientific information? Giblets are not undefined ingredient – heart, liver, gizzard.
, Pheasant see chicken, Poultry Fat, BUT what is preserving it ??..
XXX The antioxidants are in the list below: coconut oil, sage, rosemary, citric acid, vitamin E.
Ground Brown Rice, Ground Oat Groats LOW LOW quality
XXX Says who and compared to what? If these ingredients are not desired, use our Archetype all meat products.
, Whole Egg, DL-Methionine, Salt IMHO too high
XXX Provide the science that the whole natural salt in the product is too high. We have thirty years of evidence and tens of thousands of animals through multiple generations that prove otherwise.
, Taurine, Lecithin, Citric Acid can be chemical
XXX All Nutrients are chemicals.
, Coconut OIL is actually very good unsure about just fruit
XXX Unclear what that means.
, Sage Extract, Rosemary Extract, Dried Kelp, Garlic Look up heinz anemia and make your personal decision I only use under a vets care for acute issues
XXX No evidence it causes this problem at the doses used, but huge evidence of garlicâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s benefits. The dose makes the poison – water and oxygen can be toxic too.
, Black Pepper, Artichoke Pepper is a ??able as is artichoke
XXX Piperin from pepper dramatically enhances nutrient absorption. Artichoke is an excellent source of prebiotics.
, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product, Dried Yeast Culture, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Product some argue using this IMHO I have no issue when this far down.
XXX On what scientific basis is it questionable?
Regarding starch sources in pet foods: Are grains healthy?
What Are The Most Healthy Grains, Legumes And Starches?
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Q: I heard that I should avoid wheat, corn, and soy, and seek pet foods with tapioca, potato and rice because they are healthier. Is that true?
A: Separating various grains and legumes and then making claims about superiority is a marketing tactic and has little or nothing to do with good cat and dog nutrition. Health is achieved by varying the diet and supplementing with raw cat and dog foods and grocery bought foods as described in the Wysong Optimal Health Programâ„¢.
If the nutritional value of the ingredients you mentioned are measured, the opposite of what you have been told is true:
All Values Per 100 g of Food Source
* Essential - Needs to be provided via Diet Source: USDA, National Agricultural Library - Food & Information Nutrition Center www.fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal
Regarding the presence or absence of certain ingredients: How pet food companies play the ingredient game. http://www.wysong.net/learn/entry/39/
Regarding whether fresh meat or meat meal is better: Fresh meat vs. meat meals. http://www.wysong.net/learn/entry/50/
Regarding the use of giblets: Are giblets good food? http://www.wysong.net/learn/entry/100/
Regarding garlic: Is garlic good or bad?
Our reasons for including garlic in Wysong pet foods are myriad.
Garlic has been shown in clinical studies to have antioxidant, anti-tumor, antimicrobial, anticoagulant, immunostimulant, and antihepatotoxic (liver) capabilities (to name a few). Further, it also has been found to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, prevent cancer, treat diarrhea, provide folic acid, and it is an excellent source of beneficial oligosaccharides (prebiotics).
There are numerous articles out there regarding the toxicity of Garlic in dogs. The toxicity of Garlic, or anything for that matter, is dose-dependent. (See The Myth of 100% Complete and Balanced Pet Foods.) In many cases that which is toxic at a certain dose is beneficial at another. Beneficial levels of garlic are used in Wysong pet diets.
Wysong pet diets are the result of many years of research seeking the most beneficial natural ingredients. Ingredients have been selected based upon the weight of scientific and traditional experience in their use
Regarding salt: What is Wysong Whole Salt?
http://www.wysong.net/learn/entry/106/
Go to these links to understand the unique merits of Wysong products:
Special Wysong Pet Food Features
Wysong Processing and Preservation Methods
Meats
To view the entire Learn section of the website, which contains dozens of articles about pet foods and nutrition, including numerous pet food myths, please click here: http://www.wysong.net/learn/.
For a more comprehensive explanation of what does and does not matter with pet feeding, see The Truth About Pet Foods, by Dr. Wysong.
If you need any further clarification, or if you have a question not addressed in one of these articles, please let me know.
OY
There is much misinformation being circulated about pet foods, particularly with the advent of the Internet. Anyone can proclaim themselves an expert, and there is no lack of trusting people who will perpetuate sensational claims.
This will help you understand Wysong's position with regard to many such claims, particularly as they relate to Wysong products.
For starters, consider that Wysong has been fed to tens of thousands of animals through multiple generations for some thirty years with the exact opposite results (http://www.wysong.net/_html/testimonials.shtml) that some self-proclaimed pet food gurus are claiming. We have grown by word of mouth because of dramatic health results. We obviously could not have survived and would not continue to grow if what is implied in the claims is true.
Secondly, our company is headed by Dr. Wysong who has authored some 14 books on health and nutrition, invented hundreds of medical, health, and nutrition products, and custom built an entire food processing plant. We also have the confidence of over 260 veterinary clinical consultants countrywide. Ask the originator of the claims what has given them the scientific knowledge and expertise to speak with authority to guide the public.
Go to these links for specific replies to your questions/allegations:
A reply to the critique of the Nurture label you sent: A Critique Of The Nurture Label
A Critique Of The Nurture Label
Email to friend
Rate it Useful Useless
Ingredients: Chicken Mostly water so really fat is the main ingredient , Chicken Giblets I prefer no organs in dry food and this could be an assortment of a lot of different things, Pheasant see chicken, Poultry Fat, BUT what is preserving it ??.. Ground Brown Rice, Ground Oat Groats LOW LOW quality, Whole Egg, DL-Methionine, Salt IMHO too high , Taurine, Lecithin, Citric Acid can be chemical , Coconut OIL is actually very good unsure about just fruit, Sage Extract, Rosemary Extract, Dried Kelp, Garlic Look up heinz anemia and make your personal decision I only use under a vets care for acute issues, Black Pepper, Artichoke Pepper is a ??able as is artichoke, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product, Dried Yeast Culture, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Product some argue using this IMHO I have no issue when this far down, Ascorbic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement.
The “above critique†is in italics and broken apart to permit addressing each claim.
XXX RESPONSE EMBEDDED LIKE THIS
Ingredients: Chicken Mostly water so really fat is the main ingredient
XXX That would mean that animals in the wild that eat their natural diet are eating mostly fat too. That is obviously untrue. Also, look at the guaranteed analysis, the protein % is 35, the fat % is 15.5.
, Chicken Giblets I prefer no organs in dry food and this could be an assortment of alot of different things
XXX “Preference†is based upon what scientific information? Giblets are not undefined ingredient – heart, liver, gizzard.
, Pheasant see chicken, Poultry Fat, BUT what is preserving it ??..
XXX The antioxidants are in the list below: coconut oil, sage, rosemary, citric acid, vitamin E.
Ground Brown Rice, Ground Oat Groats LOW LOW quality
XXX Says who and compared to what? If these ingredients are not desired, use our Archetype all meat products.
, Whole Egg, DL-Methionine, Salt IMHO too high
XXX Provide the science that the whole natural salt in the product is too high. We have thirty years of evidence and tens of thousands of animals through multiple generations that prove otherwise.
, Taurine, Lecithin, Citric Acid can be chemical
XXX All Nutrients are chemicals.
, Coconut OIL is actually very good unsure about just fruit
XXX Unclear what that means.
, Sage Extract, Rosemary Extract, Dried Kelp, Garlic Look up heinz anemia and make your personal decision I only use under a vets care for acute issues
XXX No evidence it causes this problem at the doses used, but huge evidence of garlicâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s benefits. The dose makes the poison – water and oxygen can be toxic too.
, Black Pepper, Artichoke Pepper is a ??able as is artichoke
XXX Piperin from pepper dramatically enhances nutrient absorption. Artichoke is an excellent source of prebiotics.
, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product, Dried Yeast Culture, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Product some argue using this IMHO I have no issue when this far down.
XXX On what scientific basis is it questionable?
Regarding starch sources in pet foods: Are grains healthy?
What Are The Most Healthy Grains, Legumes And Starches?
Email to friend
Rate it Useful Useless
Q: I heard that I should avoid wheat, corn, and soy, and seek pet foods with tapioca, potato and rice because they are healthier. Is that true?
A: Separating various grains and legumes and then making claims about superiority is a marketing tactic and has little or nothing to do with good cat and dog nutrition. Health is achieved by varying the diet and supplementing with raw cat and dog foods and grocery bought foods as described in the Wysong Optimal Health Programâ„¢.
If the nutritional value of the ingredients you mentioned are measured, the opposite of what you have been told is true:
All Values Per 100 g of Food Source
* Essential - Needs to be provided via Diet Source: USDA, National Agricultural Library - Food & Information Nutrition Center www.fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal
Regarding the presence or absence of certain ingredients: How pet food companies play the ingredient game. http://www.wysong.net/learn/entry/39/
Regarding whether fresh meat or meat meal is better: Fresh meat vs. meat meals. http://www.wysong.net/learn/entry/50/
Regarding the use of giblets: Are giblets good food? http://www.wysong.net/learn/entry/100/
Regarding garlic: Is garlic good or bad?
Our reasons for including garlic in Wysong pet foods are myriad.
Garlic has been shown in clinical studies to have antioxidant, anti-tumor, antimicrobial, anticoagulant, immunostimulant, and antihepatotoxic (liver) capabilities (to name a few). Further, it also has been found to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, prevent cancer, treat diarrhea, provide folic acid, and it is an excellent source of beneficial oligosaccharides (prebiotics).
There are numerous articles out there regarding the toxicity of Garlic in dogs. The toxicity of Garlic, or anything for that matter, is dose-dependent. (See The Myth of 100% Complete and Balanced Pet Foods.) In many cases that which is toxic at a certain dose is beneficial at another. Beneficial levels of garlic are used in Wysong pet diets.
Wysong pet diets are the result of many years of research seeking the most beneficial natural ingredients. Ingredients have been selected based upon the weight of scientific and traditional experience in their use
Regarding salt: What is Wysong Whole Salt?
http://www.wysong.net/learn/entry/106/
Go to these links to understand the unique merits of Wysong products:
Special Wysong Pet Food Features
Wysong Processing and Preservation Methods
Meats
To view the entire Learn section of the website, which contains dozens of articles about pet foods and nutrition, including numerous pet food myths, please click here: http://www.wysong.net/learn/.
For a more comprehensive explanation of what does and does not matter with pet feeding, see The Truth About Pet Foods, by Dr. Wysong.
If you need any further clarification, or if you have a question not addressed in one of these articles, please let me know.
OY
