WTH is with the rosemary?

• 11-05-2009 8:39 PM

  sl2crmeg Joined on 10-08-2006 New Smyrna Beach, FL Posts 4,096 Points 405

  WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact I've been scouring the planet, looking for a grain-free, canned, no chicken/chicken fat, no ROSEMARY, moderate protein level dog food. Pirate can't have rosemary - it's a BIG seizure trigger, for him. The other day I was checking out the Honest Kitchen's website. I saw their Preference pre-mix -- grain-free, add my own meat, I can adjust the protein up or down...AWESOME, I think, and I ordered a trial size. I double checked the ingredients, and was satisfied. UNTIL today, when the package came and I stopped and read the fine print. Apparently they only list the first few ingredients on the website...and ROSEMARY isn't listed on the website, but it's on the actual packaging. Sigh. I just don't understand, why do so many companies put rosemary in their food?? What is so special about friggen rosemary?? Also, if anyone wants my now-useless sample of Preference, let me know and I'll throw it in the mail. It's only a 4 oz package.

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• 11-05-2009 9:05 PM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 7,945 Points 940	Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact No clue what the deal with rosemary is.  You might look at CORE.  (The fish one.) Amanda
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• 11-05-2009 9:10 PM

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  Spazzy Joined on 04-22-2006 Connecticut Posts 825 Points 20

  Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact sl2crmeg: UNTIL today, when the package came and I stopped and read the fine print. Apparently they only list the first few ingredients on the website...and ROSEMARY isn't listed on the website, but it's on the actual packaging. Sigh. I was wondering the same thing. The salmon oil that I give Bailey has rosemary in it, not sure why, it doesnt make it smell any better Thats why I hate buying dog food/treats online, they never put the full list of ingredients. I bought some treats online I thought he would like, ingredients seemed good, when they got here, there was corn listed on the back, that wasnt listed online. I had to give them away because corn makes Bailey's ears itch. -Chelsea &

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• 11-05-2009 9:18 PM

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  sl2crmeg Joined on 10-08-2006 New Smyrna Beach, FL Posts 4,096 Points 405	Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact It has parsley and chicory root - and a little too much protein for Pirate. Good try though!
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• 11-05-2009 10:00 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 10,876 Points 3,330

  Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact rosemary is an anti-bacterial and an anti-fungal -- so they're using it for it's help in preservation ... THAT's what the deal is.  But they oughta put it on the label because it IS one of those piney-type of things that can trigger seizures.  Frankly I'd be on the phone wanting my money back and REAMING them that they oughta make that one PLAIN because it's such a seizure-trigger.  That's common knowledge -- ANY pine aromatic will trigger seizures.

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• 11-05-2009 10:02 PM

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  tzu_mom Joined on 09-10-2007 midwest Posts 626 Points 0	Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact How about Sojo's Complete?  I know the pre-mix contains rosemary, but the new complete formula with turkey does not. Also a few of the Grandma Lucy's dehydrated formulas may work---most are moderate protein, though some formulas do contain rosemary.
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• 11-05-2009 10:04 PM

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  sl2crmeg Joined on 10-08-2006 New Smyrna Beach, FL Posts 4,096 Points 405	Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact I emailed the company -- told them no need for a refund, that I have other dog friends that would take my trial -- but that I think they should put rosemary on the website.
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• 11-05-2009 10:06 PM

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  sl2crmeg Joined on 10-08-2006 New Smyrna Beach, FL Posts 4,096 Points 405	Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact tzu_mom: How about Sojo's Complete?  I know the pre-mix contains rosemary, but the new complete formula with turkey does not. Also a few of the Grandma Lucy's dehydrated formulas may work---most are moderate protein, though some formulas do contain rosemary. Ooo thanks!
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• 11-05-2009 10:09 PM

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  erica1989 Joined on 02-21-2007 Clearwater, Florida Posts 4,363 Points 410	Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact  I've got no ideas... I know when I was looking for food for my seizure pup - it was really hard to find. I ended up with Orijen puppy - I don't remember if it was in there or not...
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• 11-05-2009 11:40 PM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 11,083 Points 265	Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact  Yeah, I started crock potting, again. Good luck!! It's so hard, with sensitivities to such common food items.
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• 11-05-2009 11:48 PM

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  stardog85 Joined on 09-10-2007 South Carolina, USA Posts 2,350 Points 235

  Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact  If you still need a home for the sample I'll take it. :) PM me for my addy. I just checked the SoJos grain-free premix (green bag) I use and there's no rosemary to be seen.  I'm liking the food - my vet suggested feeding it for half of the dogs' meals and so far, so good. Erin, the Amazing Maggie Mae, Ziva the Wonder Dog, and Kestrel the Up and Coming "Always keep one still, secret spot where dreams may go." - Louise Priscoll

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• 11-06-2009 9:00 AM

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  shamrockmommy Joined on 09-10-2007 Innerspace Posts 1,101 Points 0	Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact PetGUard canned formulas don't have rosemary in them. Shamrockmommy Furmom to Gobie the minpin terror, Lexi and Darby the bichon girls
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• 11-13-2009 8:00 PM

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  losinsusan Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 430 Points 175

  Re: WTH is with the rosemary? Reply Contact I had found the same thing when looking for treats for my now former epi dog.  I had always bought him the no corn/wheat paul newmans brand and then after he became epi and I was told to avoid rosemary I couldn't use them anymore.  I am gettiing a new puppy in January and I have to get over this mind set I have that I can't use rosemary.  At least I hope for the best that I won't have to eliminate it.  If I get another epi dog again I might have to raise goldfish for a change.

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