The-Truth-About-Pet-Foods

stones and helps to prevent FUS in cats or feline Urinary
Syndrome or FLUD. It works the same in dogs. These
struvite stones/crystals are the result of a too alkalis system.
Blueberries are acid. It helps to dissolve the crystals.”
Truth Response: There is no evidence that blueberries prevent urinary
stone problems in pets. Stones are caused by many factors, not just a
“too alkalis (sic) system.” 1
Company A: “The chondroiten molecules are so large that they
can’t be absorbed. The American Association of Feed Controls
has never approved these ingredients in pet food.”
Truth Response: “Chondroiten” (sic) molecules can in fact be digested
and assimilated to benefit joint health. 2 AAFCO approval of ingredients
is certainly not the measure of their health benefits. Additionally, Company
A has used many ingredients not approved by AAFCO.
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Anim Pract, 1996; 26(2):169-79. J Endourol, 1999; 13(9):659-63. J Am Anim
Hosp Assoc, 1999; 35(4):297-301. J Am Vet Med Assoc, 1995; 207(11):1429-
34. Int Urol Nephrol, 1994; 26(5):485-95. J Am Vet Med Assoc, 1996;
208(4):547-51. Urol Clin North Am, 2000; 27(2):287-99.
2. Wysong Health Letter, “Chicken Cartilage for Rheumatoid Arthritis,” 1994;
8(1). Wysong RL, “Rationale for Contifin, Glucosamine Complex &
Arthegic,” 2002. Clouatre D, Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate,
1999. J Am Med Assoc, 2000; 283(11):1469-75. Prog Drug Res, 2000;55:81-
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