Iams kills?

Question

I was at a girls xanga and she was talking about all of the bad stuff Iams does with animals to make better food. Is this story about animal cruelty true? If so, where can I find more info. about it and how can I help stop it?

By the way, I don't by Iams.
I'm a ScienceDiet Person. :)

Answer 1

here is the info you need to know...hope it helps

Answer 2

Most dog food companies have kennels where they test their dog foods. I don't know whether the rumors and websites claiming this are true or not. Go to the IAMS website and see if they have any defense against these claims. Write them an email and explain why you're not buying their product. If people vote with their $$, companies will quickly change their ways.

I don't use "low residue" foods - they can sometimes cause intestinal problems - it's natural and healthy for the undigested materials to move out of the dog's system. I have always thought that IAMS and Eukanuba were overpriced for the quality of the ingredients - they use by-products.

Look for a food that does NOT have "by products" in the ingredients list or you'll be paying a lot of money for garbage. Personally, I like Nutro - it has no by products and is reasonably priced and my dogs have done great on it for more than 10 years. They make canned and dry dog foods for puppies and adults, and they have a new holistic line of food. Any changes in diet should be made slowly to avoid diarrhea - gradually mix more new food in with what you've been using until he's switched over.
http://www.nutroproducts.com/naturalchoicedog.asp

My friend feeds her labs Canidae (www.canidae.com) and they look great! This is another all-natural, no by-product food.

Answer 3

PETA is the one that seems to be flaunting that IAMS is killing and torturing animals. I don't know if it is true, but I would be HIGHLY suspicious of anything PETA says. That organization is full of nutjobs. I just watched a commercial that PETA made which says "Studies show vegetarians have better sex." Uh, yeah... They make up lies all the time, so don't believe everything they say.

Answer 4

Iams has been criticized by a number of animal rights organizations, notably PETA and In Defense of Animals, for the animal testing that they carry out. Iams states that the tests are necessary for research on pet nutrition and allergies, and it shares all the details of its work at http://www.IamsTruth.com

Answer 5

Alrighty. I hate to break it to you, but it's true. Go onto PETA's website and check it out. PETA is not just a small group of extremists who go around pouring blood on fur coats. They really do know what they're talking about, and if you delve into the website further, you'll uncover some horrifying things. Plus PETA isn't the only site that has this info. Google it, and you'll come up with alot of stuff too.

Answer 6

I hope that isn't true, but would like to see what answers you get. I don't buy Iams but still would like to know, good luck.ak

Answer 7

I have heard that, but, unfortunately, it is the only think my little pekepoo can eat without getting sick. I'd like to get him on Science Diet, which is the best, but it makes him throw up. If you want to stop it, write the IAMS company or go to their website and e-mail them about your concerns with the animal testing.

Answer 8

I agree with EightBitHero. My fiancee is a veterinary technician with many years experience in animal medicine and animal research. Usually, PETA, which is a terrorist organization - don't kid yourself, takes examples of researchers either not doing what is supposed to be protocol or information that is decades old. It would benefit researchers who do use animals to have as little variation (variables) as possible when conducting research to reach a conclusion.
Besides, how would torturing animals benefit pet food? Your friend's story might ring more true if she were referring to a cosmetic corporation or something along those lines.
As for those who don't support any sort of animal testing whatsoever, make sure you don't offer them any aspirin when they are ill, any cosmetic when they groom, or any other medical procedure when they are hospitalized. Oh, and make sure they don't eat meat or dairy (eggs included), along with jello, don't wear leather or cotton, don't live in a home that required land to be leveled or moved, and don't eat salad for that matter since it takes food away from herbivores.

Answer 9

All cheap mass marketed dog/cat foods have animal by-products in it. You need to get a better dog/cat food. Like Nutro. You can pick it up at petco or petsmart.

How can you stop it. By not buying pet foods at places like target, safeway, wal-mart.

Answer 10

the best thing to do is to feed your dog raw meat or healthy home cooked food. there is ton's of info on the web about raw feeding dogs. i give my 2 dogs raw meat almost every day and they are healthier and happier than ever before.

try alt4animals.com

good luck

Answer 11

I heard that story too. I fed my dog and cats on it. I stopped buying it. If we all stop buying it the company would go out of business and the animal cruelty would stop