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Are you killing your dog?
Survey Results Listed below - For the full report click on all three FDA Links Below:
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Dog food sample survey results
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FDA report on pentobarbital in dog food
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FDA appendix on pentobarbital in dog food
RESULTS for two studies 1998 and
2000
(see below - copied from link #1 above)
FDA/Center for Veterinary Medicine
Survey #1, qualitative analyses for pentobarbital residue
Dry dog food samples purchased in Laurel, MD, area, March - June 1998
KEY Yes = confirmed for presence of pentobarbital
No = failed to confirm for presence of pentobarbital
No result = analyses failed quality assurance requirements
Rendered ingredients: AD = animal digest
AF = animal fat
BBM = beef and bone meal
BT = beef tallow
MBM = meat and bone meal
NOTES 3-4 ppb = Estimated limit for confirming pentobarbital with highest confidence
ppb = parts-per-billion pentobarbital, by weight (nanograms per gram)
n = not given or not legible
|
Rendered ingredients (position in ingredient list) |
Confirmed for the presence of pentobarbital? |
Brand Name |
Formulation Name |
Lot Number |
|
Beef Meal(1) |
yes |
Nutro |
Premium |
10:19 2AR7JJ |
|
Beef Meal(1) |
yes |
Nutro |
Premium |
00:512BA7256259101069704 |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) AD(7) |
yes |
Ol'Roy |
Krunchy Bites & Bones |
V033 |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) AD(8) |
yes |
Ol'Roy |
Premium Formula with Chicken Protein and Rice |
V093 |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) AD(8) |
yes |
Ol'Roy |
Premium Formula with Chicken Protein and Rice |
V071 |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) AD(9) |
yes |
Ol'Roy |
High Performance with Chicken Protein and Rice |
V073 |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) AD(9) |
no result |
Ol'Roy |
High Performance with Chicken Protein and Rice |
V073 |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) AD(7) |
yes |
Ol'Roy |
Krunchy Bites & Bones |
V153 |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) |
yes |
Trailblazer |
Chunk Premium Quality |
029813:30\A/2 |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) |
yes |
Trailblazer |
Chunk Premium Quality |
A5981315\A/R (?) |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) |
yes |
Trailblazer |
Bite Size Ration |
A5889911A\A/1 |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) |
yes |
Trailblazer |
Bite Size Ration |
030800113\A/2 |
|
MBM(2) AF(4) |
no |
Pedigree |
Mealtime |
814EL0011E |
|
MBM(2) AF(4) |
no |
Pedigree |
Mealtime |
816GL154D |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) |
no |
Pedigree |
Meaty Chunks with Rice and Vegetables |
811FL0027E |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) |
no |
Pedigree |
Meaty Chunks with Rice and Vegetables |
811FL2211E |
|
MBM(2) AF(3) |
yes |
Dad's |
Bite Size Meal |
17:42 |
|
MBM(2) AF(3) |
yes |
Dad's |
Bite Size Meal |
7:12 |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) |
yes |
Weis Value |
Chunky and Moist |
Feb 0599x |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) |
yes |
Weis Value |
Puppy Food |
99N132 |
|
BBM(2) AF(5) |
no |
Friskies |
Come'n Get It |
8104LP-61156 |
|
BBM(2) AF(6) |
no |
Friskies |
Alpo |
8015LP 60501 |
|
BBM(2) AF(6) |
no |
Friskies |
Alpo |
8096LP-60531 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) |
yes |
Super G |
Chunk Style |
V113 |
|
MBM(3) AD(5) AF(6) |
no |
Ol'Roy |
Lean Formula |
V013 |
|
MBM(3) AD(5) AF(6) |
no |
Ol'Roy |
Lean Formula |
V073 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) |
no result |
Richfood |
High Protein Dog Meal |
1R04018 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) |
no |
Richfood |
High Protein Dog Meal |
1R03308 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) |
yes |
Richfood |
Chunk Style |
1R0478 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) |
yes |
Richfood |
Chunk Style |
3R05088 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) |
no |
Richfood |
Gravy Style Dog Food |
3R010598 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) |
yes |
Richfood |
Gravy Style Dog Food |
3R06078 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) Beef Dgst(7) |
no |
Super G |
Gravy Style Dog Food |
V013 |
|
Rendered ingredients (position in ingredient list) |
Confirmed for the presence of pentobarbital? |
Brand Name |
Formulation Name |
Lot Number |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) Beef Dgst(7) |
no |
Super G |
Gravy Style Dog Food |
V093 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) |
yes |
Super G |
Chunk Style |
V003 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) |
yes |
Super G |
Chunk Style |
V113 |
|
MBM(3) AF(4) |
yes |
Pet Essentials |
Chunk Style |
0-0046-L9 |
|
MBM(3) AF(4) |
yes |
Pet Essentials |
Chunk Style |
D-1106-L9 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) |
yes |
America's Choice |
Krunchy Kibble |
3R |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) |
yes |
America's Choice |
Krunchy Kibble |
R |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) |
yes |
Weis Value |
Crunchy Dog Food |
99N052 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) Beef Dgst(7) |
yes |
Weis Value |
Gravy Style Dog Food |
N092 |
|
MBM(3) AF(7) AD(8) |
yes |
Weis Value |
High Protein Dog Food |
N072 |
|
BBM(3) AD(4) AF(5) |
yes |
Ol'Roy |
Meaty Chunks and Gravy |
K5 0825 |
|
BBM(3) AD(4) AF(5) |
no |
Ol'Roy |
Meaty Chunks and Gravy |
V90051 |
|
BBM(3) AF(4) AD(5) |
yes |
Ken-L Ration |
Gravy Train Beef, Liver and Bacon Flavor |
W20351 |
|
BBM(3) AF(4) AD(5) |
yes |
Ken-L Ration |
Gravy Train Beef, Liver and Bacon Flavor |
W31203 |
|
BBM(3) AF(6) |
no |
Purina |
Mainstay |
U2326-L8 |
|
BBM(3) AF(6) |
no |
Purina |
Mainstay |
U1529-L6 |
|
BBM(3) BT(4) |
no result |
Purina |
Dog Chow |
E1837-L2 |
|
BBM(3) AF(6) |
no |
Friskies |
Come'n Get It |
8082L9-62159 |
|
BBM(3) AF(4) |
yes |
Ken-L Ration |
Gravy Train |
W12123 |
|
BBM(3) AF(4) |
yes |
Ken-L Ration |
Gravy Train |
W11525 |
|
BBM(3) BT(4) |
no |
Purina |
Little Bites |
U0502L4 |
|
BBM(3) BT(4) |
no |
Purina |
Little Bites |
U1201-L4 |
|
BBM(3) AF(5) AD(9) |
no |
Heinz |
Kibbles 'n Bits Jerky |
L70600 |
|
BBM(3) AF(5) AD(9) |
yes |
Heinz |
Kibbles 'n Bits Jerky |
L2 228 |
|
BBM(3) AF(5) AD(9) |
no |
Heinz |
Kibbles 'n Bits 'n Bits 'n Bits |
L200:38 |
|
BBM(3) AF(5) AD(9) |
no |
Heinz |
Kibbles 'n Bits 'n Bits 'n Bits |
L7 0448 |
|
MBM(4) AF(6) |
yes |
Weis Value |
Kibbles Variety Mix |
Mar 0999z |
|
MBM(4) |
yes |
Kibble Select |
Premium Dog Food |
11P |
|
MBM(4) |
yes |
Kibble Select |
Premium Dog Food |
1238 |
|
BBM(4) BT(6) |
no |
Fieldmaster |
Fieldmaster |
C1334-L3 |
|
BBM(4) AF(6) |
no |
Fieldmaster |
Fieldmaster |
U2108-L5 |
|
BBM(4) BT(6) |
no |
Purina |
High Pro |
U1829L6 |
|
BBM(4) BT(6) |
no |
Purina |
High Pro |
U1749-L6 |
|
BBM(4) AF(6) |
no |
Purina |
Grrravy |
U1643-L7 |
|
BBM(4) AF(6) |
no |
Purina |
Grrravy |
U1059-L6 |
|
Rendered ingredients (position in ingredient list) |
Confirmed for the presence of pentobarbital? |
Brand Name |
Formulation Name |
Lot Number |
|
BBM(4) AF(6) AD(7) |
yes |
Heinz |
Kibbles 'n Bits Puppy |
L1-0343 |
|
BBM(4) BT(7) Dried AD(10) |
no |
Purina |
Dog Chow Senior |
U2055L3 |
|
BBM(4) BT(7) Dried AD(10) |
no |
Purina |
Dog Chow Senior |
U0303L4 |
|
BT(4) BBM(10) |
no |
Purina |
Kibbles and Cheezy Chews |
N-0113-L10-E |
|
BT(4) BBM(10) |
no |
Purina |
Kibbles and Cheezy Chews |
N-19-58-L11-W |
|
MBM(5) AF(7) |
yes |
Champ Chunx |
Bite Size Dog Food |
H20054 |
|
BBM(5) AF(6) |
no |
Purina |
Kibbles and Chunks |
N-20-37-L10-E |
|
BBM(5) AF(6) |
no |
Purina |
Kibbles and Chunks |
I-21-10-L10-E |
|
BBM(5) BT(6) |
no |
Purina |
Butcher's Blend |
N1224-L20 |
|
BBM(5) BT(6) |
no |
Purina |
Butcher's Blend |
N-1723-L20 |
|
BBM(5) AD(8) |
no |
Heinz |
Kibbles 'n Bits Lean |
L30906 |
|
BBM(5) AD(8) |
yes |
Heinz |
Kibbles 'n Bits Lean |
L2 1156 |
|
BT(5) |
no |
Purina |
Dog Chow |
U1239-L2 |
|
BT(5) |
no |
ProPlan |
Beef and Rice Adult |
U2053-L2 |
|
BT(5) |
yes |
ProPlan |
Beef and Rice Adult |
U0131 L2 |
|
BBM(6) BT(7) |
no |
Purina |
Fit & Trim |
U0557L3 |
|
BBM(6) BT(7) |
no |
Purina |
Fit & Trim |
U2133-L4 |
|
BT(6) |
yes |
ProPlan |
Beef and Rice Puppy |
E0601-L3 |
|
BT(6) |
yes |
ProPlan |
Beef and Rice Puppy |
E0359 L2 |
|
MBM(7) AF(9) |
no |
Ol'Roy |
Dinner Rounds Soft Dry Dog Food |
8D30PB1 |
|
MBM(7) AF(8) |
yes |
Reward |
Dinner Rounds Dog Food |
8C19PA1 |
|
MBM(7) AF(8) |
no |
Reward |
Dinner Rounds Dog Food |
8D23PB1 |
Survey #2, quantitative analyses for pentobarbital residue
Dry dog food samples purchased in Laurel, MD, area, December 2000
KEY
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSES
ppb = parts-per-billion pentobarbital, by weight (nanograms per gram)
--- = not found above 1 ppb limit of detection
a = found in 1-2 ppb range, but not accurately measurable
QUALITATIVE ANALYSES
yes = confirmed for presence of pentobarbital
no = failed to confirm for presence of pentobarbital
blank = not analyzed by qualitative method
Rendered ingredients: AD = animal digest
AF = animal fat
BBM = beef and bone meal
BT = beef tallow
MBM = meat and bone meal
NOTES 1 ppb = Lowest concentration for detecting pentobarbital with some confidence
2 ppb = Lowest concentration for measuring pentobarbital accurately
3-4 ppb = Estimated limit for confirming pentobarbital with highest confidence
n = not given or not legible
|
Rendered ingredients (position in ingredient list) |
Measured (ppb) |
Confirmed for presence of pentobarbital? |
BrandName |
FormulationName
|
Lot Number |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) BBM(6) AD(8) |
10.0 |
yes |
Old Roy |
Puppy Formula, Beef Flavor |
0407003 |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) AD(8) |
--- |
|
Old Roy |
Premium Chicken and Rice |
0409002 |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) AD(8) |
32.0 |
yes |
Old Roy |
Puppy Formula, Chicken and Rice |
0415002 |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) AD(8) |
a |
no |
Richfood |
Dog Food Chunk Style |
50 09:50 1 |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) AD(9) |
a |
|
Old Roy |
High Performance Chicken and Rice |
0417002 |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) |
--- |
|
Pedigree |
Meaty Chunks Mealtime |
046DT0117C |
|
MBM(2) AF(5) AD(7) |
a |
|
Safeway |
High Protein |
0650 EA |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) AD(9) |
3.9 |
yes |
Richfood |
High Protein Dog Meal |
50 22:34 1 |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) |
--- |
|
Pedigree |
MealTime Large Crunchy Bites |
935CK0906E |
|
MBM(2) AF(8) AD(9) |
a |
no |
Safeway |
Puppy food |
EB2206 |
|
MBM(2) AF(6) AD(9) |
15.0 |
yes |
Weis |
Total High Energy Chicken and Rice |
?17 09:23 2 |
|
BBM(2) AF(5) MBM(7) |
--- |
|
Friskies |
Come and Get it--Beef, Chicken, Liver |
0269LP70610 |
|
BBM(2) BT(6) AD(8) |
--- |
|
American Fare |
Bites and Bones |
C1800 L1 |
|
MBM(3) AD(5) AF(6) |
3.9 |
yes |
Old Roy |
Lean Formula |
0409003 |
|
MBM(3) AD(4) AF(5) |
--- |
|
Old Roy |
Meaty Chunks and Gravy |
V80333 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) AD(7) |
--- |
|
Safeway |
Tasty Nuggets |
EB 22:00 |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) Beef Digest(7) |
4.5 |
yes |
Super G |
Gravy Style Dog Food |
n |
|
MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) |
16.4 |
yes |
Super G |
Chunk Style Dog Food |
0415003 |
|
BBM(3) AF(4) AD(5) |
--- |
|
Heinz |
KenL Ration Gravy Train Beef Liver and Bacon |
W3 0819 |
|
BBM(3) AF(5) AD(9) |
a |
|
Heinz |
Kibbles N Bits Original, Chicken and Beef |
L72111 |
|
BBM(3) AF(6) AD(8) |
25.1 |
yes |
Heinz |
Kibbles and Bits Beefy Bits |
L22027 |
|
BBM(3) BT(4) |
--- |
|
Purina |
Dog Chow Little Bites |
C 0202 L2 |
|
AF(3) |
--- |
|
Hills |
Science Diet Senior, 7+, small bites |
K02350044 |
|
AF(3) |
8.4 |
yes |
Dad's |
Bite Size Meal Chicken and Rice |
n |
|
BT(3) |
11.6 |
yes |
PetGold |
Master Diet Puppy Formulation |
11:17 EA |
|
MBM(4) AF(6) |
--- |
|
Safeway |
Small Bites |
00:14 EC |
|
MBM(4) AF(6) |
--- |
|
Weis |
Total Pet Kibbles |
n |
|
MBM(4) |
--- |
|
Dad's |
Kibble Select |
n |
|
BBM(4) AF(6) AD(7) |
2.8 |
no |
Heinz |
Kibbles and Bits Puppy |
L70222 |
|
BBM(4) BT(6) |
--- |
|
Fieldmaster |
Adult |
C2258L4 |
|
BBM(4) BT(5) |
--- |
|
Purina |
Puppy chow, Beef Flavor |
C0559 L1 |
|
BBM(4) BT(6) |
--- |
|
Purina |
Kibbles and Chunks Beef Flavor |
C234 L1 |
|
AF(4) |
--- |
|
Neura |
Special Diet Formulation 300 |
SM017311:37 |
|
Rendered ingredients (position in ingredient list) |
Measured (ppb) |
Confirmed for presence of pentobarbital? |
BrandName |
FormulationName
|
Lot Number |
|
AF(4) |
--- |
|
Nature's Recipe |
Easy to Digest |
NT B 18:41 |
|
AF(4) |
--- |
|
Friskies |
Alpo Lamb Meal Rice and Barley |
0237UA20635 |
|
AF(4) |
--- |
|
Pedigree |
Mealtime with Lamb and Rice |
045C50933C |
|
AF(4) |
--- |
|
Hills |
Science Diet Large Breed Adult |
K07360152 |
|
AF(4) MBM(5) AD(6) |
--- |
|
Heinz |
KenL Ration Choice Blend |
W4 1947 |
|
BT(4) |
--- |
|
PetGold |
Master Diet Adult Formulation |
EA 09:25 |
|
MBM(5) AF(6) |
--- |
|
American Fare |
High Protein |
C0935 L6 |
|
BBM(5) BT(7) AD(8) |
--- |
|
Purina |
Dog Chow Senior 7+ |
C 2159 L2 |
|
BBM(5) BT(6) AD(8) |
--- |
|
American Fare |
Adult Formulation |
n |
|
BBM(5) BT(7) AD(8) |
--- |
|
Purina |
One Beef and Rice |
C 0405 L2 |
|
BBM(5) BT(6) |
--- |
|
Purina |
Butchers Blend |
N 0751 L20 |
|
AF(5) |
--- |
|
Hills |
Science Diet Large Breed Canine, Puppies |
142K51737 |
|
AF(5) |
--- |
|
Safeway |
Lamb Meal and Rice |
EB1556 |
|
AF(5) |
a |
|
Neura |
Special Diet Formulation 200 |
SM002714:27 |
|
BT(5) AD(9) |
--- |
|
ProPlan |
Beef and Rice, Adult Formulation |
V0621L2 |
|
BT(5) BBM(6) |
--- |
|
Safeway |
Kibbles and Munchy Chews |
F061414 |
|
BT(5) BBM(6) |
--- |
|
American Fare |
Kibbles and Munchy Morsels |
C1931 L2 |
|
MBM(6) AF (7) |
--- |
|
Heinz |
Reward Dinner Rounds |
P1 1238 |
|
AF(6) BBM(8) |
--- |
|
Friskies |
Alpo Complete Puppy |
0007UA22125 |
|
AF(6) |
--- |
|
Nature's Recipe |
Lifestages Senior Lamb and Rice |
V80449 |
|
AF(6) |
--- |
|
Hills |
Science Diet Sensitive Stomach |
K12251603 |
|
AF(6) |
--- |
|
Hills |
Science Diet Sensitive Skin |
K15350650 |
|
AF(6) |
--- |
|
Pedigree |
Puppy |
0420S1702C |
|
BT(6) AD(8) |
--- |
|
American Fare |
Puppy Formulation |
D 0756 L8 |
|
BT(7) |
--- |
|
Safeway |
Select Adult Dog Formulation (Nutra Balance) |
E2200L3 |
|
BT(7) |
--- |
|
Maxximum Nutrition |
Lamb and Rice Formula |
n |
|
Meat Meal(7) |
--- |
|
Flavorite |
Kibbles Dog Food |
3104269 |
February 28, 2001
Edited for Typographical Errors -- March 1, 2002