Food Ingredients FYI

[BarbV]

Hi

I just attended a seminar today where I was informed that certain jurisdictions in the US (NY and Texas, I think) no longer recognize certain supplements in their AACA ingredients list. The ones that come to mind are Glucosamine and Chroidtine

So don't be surprised if these no longer show up....It doesn't mean that they are not included, and that they are no longer important, just that food manufacturers may have been forced to remove it from their labelling.

I don't know they whys of this, because this is important for senior foods. I just heard today. Has anyone heard anything similar?????

 

[ClantyreSheltie]

Because it's nothing but a marketing scam. It's nothing but trace at best, but used to advertise to people that don't know better.

 

[BarbV]

Rachel.....

That's seems wrong.....the addition of glucosomine and chroditine into dietary products is not a marketing scam.

Can you back up your statement? What are you really saying here? Vets have been prescribing these for senior dogs with hip and joint issues for years. Why not supplement in food or treats or supplements?

The fact that two states have decided to not recognize these products in the ingredient lists is yet unexplained to me, however.

 

[danisgoat]

Rachel may be onto something:
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/frequently-asked-questions/health-problems/


The dog food companies do not have to post the amounts, so they are only adding a tiny amount and advertising that it is in the product. Then, people are not giving their dogs an actual dosed supplement. This be confusing because the owner thinks they are already giving their dog a supplement, but actually they are not.

Do the products that you carry in your store, Barb, have the dosages for the supplements on the packaging?

 

[danisgoat]

Here is an article from the FDA regarding dietary supplements:
http://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/newsevents/fdaveterinariannewsletter/ucm130726.htm

It is also claiming that it is a marketing gimmick.

Interesting topic Barb! Thanks for bringing it up.

 

[ClantyreSheltie]

Rachel.....

That's seems wrong.....the addition of glucosomine and chroditine into dietary products is not a marketing scam.

Can you back up your statement? What are you really saying here? Vets have been prescribing these for senior dogs with hip and joint issues for years. Why not supplement in food or treats or supplements?

The fact that two states have decided to not recognize these products in the ingredient lists is yet unexplained to me, however.

Giving A supplement is different than expecting there to be supplement quantity in a cooked and processed kibble. If you want to supplement, then fine, but don't expect there to be enough in a food it make a difference. It's marketing for the food makers.

 

[HopeShelties]

It is a marketing scam because there isn't enough of it in there to do the dogs any good.

 

[Ann]

It is a marketing scam because there isn't enough of it in there to do the dogs any good.

My vet agrees. In treating Pixie's severe arthritis, he told me to ignore the foods that claim to include joint supplements and instead use a separate glucosamine supplement which we're doing. Even some of the "all inclusive" supplements don't have the needed amount in them to work well. He said you need a dedicated glucosamine supplement like Cosequin to make a difference.

 

[Chris]

And the Dictionary Says...

supplement

sup·ple·ment
[n. suhp-luh-muhnt; v. suhp-luh-ment] Show IPA
noun
1. something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.

Whole lotta wiggle room here, folks!

 

[ClantyreSheltie]

supplement

sup·ple·ment
[n. suhp-luh-muhnt; v. suhp-luh-ment] Show IPA
noun
1. something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.

Whole lotta wiggle room here, folks!

Sure, if you are in marketing.

For the rest of us that don't lie through our teeth...