Does Eaukanuba dog food test on animals?

Answer 1

In a way, yes. They feed sample populations of dogs their food and variations of the food to ensure that it is well-accepted and reasonably healthy for the animals. All pet food companies do this.

For that matter, food companies test their products on humans in about the same ways and for about the same reasons.

In the past, the testing might not have been as humane or compassionate as some people might have wanted it to have been, but even then there were various guidelines in place to try to ensure the welfare of the animals.

Be careful. 'Animal testing' is an emotional 'hot button' issue that some people and organizations use to generate emotional responses in animal lovers, much like 'abortion' is for other groups.

We, as compassionate people, need to make sure that we are fighting the right fights. 'Animal testing' does not always mean abused and tortured animals, and there really honestly are times when it makes sense to use a small group of living things (human or animal) to run some kinds of tests on that will lead to a 'larger good'- such as cures for disease.

Food testing is a good example of this. If the test animals are well cared for, and the results are KNOWING that this particular food mixture is safe for dogs to eat over a long period of time, isn't this better than guessing and using possibly flawed computer modelling and creating a mix that may be missing out on micronutrients or that may react to common medicines?

Sure- if all dog food was basically ground up top quality meat and other foods, there would not be a problem- but that would be expensive, would not store or ship well, and would be a hardship on many pet owners. Personally, I am glad pet food companies are working to find a way to provide me and my pet with decent, inexpensive, and stable foods.

By the way, the Wal-mart 'Ol' Roy' brand got good reviews in a Consumer Reports article, as well. Supposed to be good food for a good price. My dog seems to like it.

Answer 2

Any reputable large dog food company is gonna do feed trials to make sure that dogs thrive on their specific blend. Anlaysis isn't perfect in determining this. You can't get your daily iron from eating nails but they test the same. Eaukanuba has the misfortune of being the lighting rod for the animal rights crowd (ya know the ones that feel keeping pets should be illegal, as its slavery)

Answer 3

First thing you need to do, when shopping for a good, quality dog food is go to a reputable pet store. STAY AWAY from Wal-mart and your grocer! Read the labels: 1) Make sure the FIRST 3 - 5 ingredients are real meats and not by-products, 2) Make sure it contains wholesome whole grains (it will say), 3) Contains a nice range of fruits/vegetables:carrots, peas, apples, etc, 4) All-natural, 5) Gluten-free(important), 6), NO animal by-products, 7) NO corn, wheat, or soy protein. HOPE THIS INFO HELPS! GOOD LUCK! :}

Answer 4

Eukanuba and Iams are the same company, so if you believe the videos PETA posts regarding Iams on their website, then yes, they probably do. I can't say for sure however, considering PETA tends to be a bit extreme in their methods, they could be making it up for all I know. Regardless, Eukanuba/Iams aren't very good foods anyway. A good analogy would be that their food is like little hunks of cardboard wrapped in good flavors and vitamins to make it palatable. It's mostly filler. If you're looking for a high quality dry food, try something like Timberwolf Organics, or Wysong. You'll see much better results, and you won't be giving your money to a questionable corporation.

Answer 5

I pretty much disregard anything PeTA says. ALL foods are tested on animals...that IS what will be eating them!! The only way to test palatability is feed it to the animals. Some feed companies maintain their own animals for this. That, too, is "animal research".

Answer 6

I never heard of Eukanuba testing. But I have heard many stories about IAMS testing. PETA did an undercover story on the company and videotaped beagles with chunks taken out of their legs..it was gross...

Answer 7

i hear they do all their testing on french people, so i make sure to buy only their dog food

Answer 8

Yes, it's horrible. They make the poor poor doggies...................omg, I can't hardly type it..................they make them................eat DOG FOOD!!!!! Oh the humanity(or is it caninity?)

Answer 9

why should we care ,animals are here to serve us!

Answer 10

PETA says they are cruel...the ASPCA says they are not. I do not believe much that PETA says.