Have you read The Whole Dog Journal November 2010 issue? In "Cold Hard Facts," WDJ reviewed twelve (12) frozen raw dog food companies based on two selection criteria: 1) complete and balanced diets and 2) wide distribution (1). Like their dry dog food reviews, WDJ profiles each company, describes their products and adds other helpful information. WDJ also included a discussion about HPP, irradiation and pasteurization or sterilization processes. It's a good read!
The companies [in the review] had very compelling, interesting statements about their manufacturing and food safety programs. Pay attention here...of the 12 companies listed in the review:
- seven (7) companies said they do not use HPP
- three (3) companies were vague
- two (2) companies said they use HPP
I can identify additional successful companies that do not use HPP, too. At Around the Dog Bowl, we've blogged about HPP & frozen raw dog food in two posts. This is the last because I'm confident of my own selection criteria and what's important to me for my border collies. I'm sticking with the research and my instincts to stay away from frozen raw dog food products that use any kind of pasteurization, sterilization, irradiation and HPP processes.
Of course whatever, however you feel - it is your own decision to make.
Resources: (1) The Whole Dog Journal November 2010 - "Cold Hard Facts" by Nancy Kerns
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