Comments on: New Food for Fido http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/ The Official Whole Foods Market Blog Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:14:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jane Johnson http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/#comment-196811 Jane Johnson Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:37:30 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=470#comment-196811 @Cindy Good question! Currently, the only products listed "organic" come from animals fed a GMO-free diet. However, all of our pet food is 100% vegetarian. These products should come from the US since the only product sourced from China are our 365 brand Edamame. Thanks for reaching out! @Cindy Good question! Currently, the only products listed “organic” come from animals fed a GMO-free diet. However, all of our pet food is 100% vegetarian. These products should come from the US since the only product sourced from China are our 365 brand Edamame. Thanks for reaching out!

]]> By: Cindy L. http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/#comment-196672 Cindy L. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:01:10 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=470#comment-196672 Is the 365 Holistic pet food coming from chickens or cows that were feed a vegetarian GMO-free diet? And were these products made in the USA or coming from China or elsewhere on the globe? Thanks. Is the 365 Holistic pet food coming from chickens or cows that were feed a vegetarian GMO-free diet? And were these products made in the USA or coming from China or elsewhere on the globe? Thanks.

]]> By: DAustin http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/#comment-178996 DAustin Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:45:01 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=470#comment-178996 Our two dogs love the 365 canned food and it's a great price. My only concern is the carrageen. I've read that carrageen can cause allergic reactions like stomach and gastrointestinal problems. I'm wondering how much carrageen is in the food, if it's a hopefully safer type, etc. Thanks. Our two dogs love the 365 canned food and it’s a great price. My only concern is the carrageen. I’ve read that carrageen can cause allergic reactions like stomach and gastrointestinal problems. I’m wondering how much carrageen is in the food, if it’s a hopefully safer type, etc. Thanks.

]]> By: Jane Johnson http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/#comment-178908 Jane Johnson Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:57:16 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=470#comment-178908 @Cheryl None of our products are tested on animals, this includes our pet foods. The only test performed is a taste test to make sure our pet food is yummy for your pet family. @Cheryl None of our products are tested on animals, this includes our pet foods. The only test performed is a taste test to make sure our pet food is yummy for your pet family.

]]> By: cheryl http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/#comment-178184 cheryl Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:41:29 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=470#comment-178184 I am looking for the answer to this question but do not see where you answered it. Are your dog foods crue;ty free? Amy: I’m learning that the vast majority of pet food on the shelves at petsmart, etc. are testing their products on lab animals and there are some mind blowing stories out there. I have researched a product called Artemis that is cruelty free; do you carry it? Furthermore, is your brand cruelty free? Thank you. November 5th, 2009 at 7:58 pm I am looking for the answer to this question but do not see where you answered it. Are your dog foods crue;ty free?

Amy: I’m learning that the vast majority of pet food on the shelves at petsmart, etc. are testing their products on lab animals and there are some mind blowing stories out there. I have researched a product called Artemis that is cruelty free; do you carry it? Furthermore, is your brand cruelty free? Thank you.

November 5th, 2009 at 7:58 pm

]]> By: Jane Johnson http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/#comment-165473 Jane Johnson Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:34:19 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=470#comment-165473 @Michael Thanks for your thoughtful question. For a product to bear the Non-GMO Project Verified seal, it has to go through a third party verification process which includes inspections, testing, and a review of the producers quality control systems. To read about how we deal with GM products please check out our R.O.C.K. site "Reaching Out with Communication & Knowledge." The link's below. http://rock/?p=897 @Michael Thanks for your thoughtful question. For a product to bear the Non-GMO Project Verified seal, it has to go through a third party verification process which includes inspections, testing, and a review of the producers quality control systems. To read about how we deal with GM products please check out our R.O.C.K. site “Reaching Out with Communication & Knowledge.” The link’s below.

http://rock/?p=897

]]> By: Michael W. Fox DVM http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/#comment-160888 Michael W. Fox DVM Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:09:52 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=470#comment-160888 To qualify for the NonGMO project label---which I applaud---your chicken, turkey, lamb and beef ingredients must come from animals not fed genetically engineered corn soy and other GM ingredients and byproducts. How do you determine this---do you only use USDA organically certified animal ingredients, and rely on that, or do you have farmer/producer pledges and verifiaction? Are all such animal derived ingredients from the U.S.? Looking forward to your reply. To qualify for the NonGMO project label—which I applaud—your chicken, turkey, lamb and beef ingredients must come from animals not fed genetically engineered corn soy and other GM ingredients and byproducts. How do you determine this—do you only use USDA organically certified animal ingredients, and rely on that, or do you have farmer/producer pledges and verifiaction? Are all such animal derived ingredients from the U.S.?

Looking forward to your reply.

]]> By: Jane Johnson http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/#comment-160457 Jane Johnson Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:46:54 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=470#comment-160457 @Ericka We've got just the thing for your your furry friends. Whole Foods Market offers an assortment of organic pet foods. I've copied the link for information below. The cat food starts about half way down the page. Unfortunately, you cannot buy these products online just yet. To learn which products are offered in your community's Whole Foods Market that will please your kitty, I encourage you to reach out to your store directly. The second link will help you identify the contact information for your store. A Team Member there will be happy to talk to you about which cat food products will be best for your pet. Happy hunting. :) http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/pets/products.php http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/ @Ericka We’ve got just the thing for your your furry friends. Whole Foods Market offers an assortment of organic pet foods. I’ve copied the link for information below. The cat food starts about half way down the page. Unfortunately, you cannot buy these products online just yet. To learn which products are offered in your community’s Whole Foods Market that will please your kitty, I encourage you to reach out to your store directly. The second link will help you identify the contact information for your store. A Team Member there will be happy to talk to you about which cat food products will be best for your pet. Happy hunting. :)

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/pets/products.php
http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/

]]> By: Ericka http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/#comment-160417 Ericka Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:16:28 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=470#comment-160417 I am looking for "365 everyday value dry cat food for my cats. I have been looking for good wholesome food for them, organic but cant see to find it. I tried amazon.com but I dont seem to get anything. Do you know where I can buy this product online? Please, need the help and thanks. I would appreciate the help much! Not sure but I heard that this was a good brand, if not what can i get for my cats that would be wholesome and organic without the byproduct and GMOs added to it? any help would be much appreciated. Thanks again. I am looking for “365 everyday value dry cat food for my cats. I have been looking for good wholesome food for them, organic but cant see to find it. I tried amazon.com but I dont seem to get anything. Do you know where I can buy this product online? Please, need the help and thanks. I would appreciate the help much!

Not sure but I heard that this was a good brand, if not what can i get for my cats that would be wholesome and organic without the byproduct and GMOs added to it? any help would be much appreciated. Thanks again.

]]> By: Barbara Siegel http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/08/new-food-for-fido/#comment-143456 Barbara Siegel Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:59:04 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=470#comment-143456 Hi, I have avoided buying 365 cat food because of by-products. However, I have an old cat and he seems to get tired of every food I get after a few months. So, out of desperation to have him eat, I bout the 365 which he loves so far. I do wonder though, like others I have read on this page, why 365 need by products. With all respect for Whole Foods where I shop a lot, Trader Joe's has cat food with no by-products for $.69 can. So, for $.99 can, I would hope 365 could come up with something comparable. (He got tired of that one, so changed.) Thank you. Hi,
I have avoided buying 365 cat food because of by-products. However, I have an old cat and he seems to get tired of every food I get after a few months. So, out of desperation to have him eat, I bout the 365 which he loves so far. I do wonder though, like others I have read on this page, why 365 need by products. With all respect for Whole Foods where I shop a lot, Trader Joe’s has cat food with no by-products for $.69 can. So, for $.99 can, I would hope 365 could come up with something comparable. (He got tired of that one, so changed.)
Thank you.

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