Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Fat Free Snacks, (80-0.9oz. Pouches Per Box)

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If this can happen to humans and mice, think about what it is doing to our furry friends when we feed them food containing artificial dyes. Red 40 is unnecessary in dog food. With that said, you should avoid feeding your furry friends food with coloring additives. A lot of sugar intake can cause canine obesity. Some of the common signs of obesity are the unnatural roundness of the body, lethargy, refusing to exercise, tiredness, excessing panting, and abdominal sagging. Blue 1 is another artificial food dye. It is a synthetic dye that adds the color blue to processed foods. Unfortunately, Blue 1 is made from coal tar. While it is approved by both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and European Food Safety Authority, it can cause allergic reactions in humans.

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This will then be followed by a letter that tells you the month in which they were made, with A being January, B being February, and so on. September is denoted by an X in these product codes. It’s worth a try. Because of their high sugar content, these treats may last a long time, although their texture and taste may not be as good as it was. Let’s go over the ingredients so you’re aware of what you may have potentially fed your pooch: Fruit puree (Safe in moderation)

It’s best to keep artificial flavors away from our canine friends. As the term suggests, artificial flavors are not natural flavors. They are flavor additives that were prepared by flavor chemists or flavorists to mimic the taste of natural flavors and ingredients. When it comes to daily food intake, a dog should only consume about 25 calories for every pound they weigh. If we have a small and a medium dog, this means that: After this letter, you should see numbers that tell you the day of the month in which it was produced.

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Fun Fact: Whipped cream also contains tons of sugar and fat. In fact, some Whipped cream uses sugar substitutes like corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup to make it very sweet and tasty. If your Whipped cream contains these ingredients, it’s best to keep this away from your furry friends. Gelatin (Safe on its own) Red 40 is an artificial dye that adds the color red to the food. Red 40 is popularly used in many pet foods. It is well known due to its bad reputation. This artificial food coloring contains tons of cancer-causing contaminants since it is made from petroleum and bugs. Sodium citrate is usually an ingredient in canine medications. It is used as a lubricant or fecal softener. It is also used to help respiration in dogs when they are under anesthesia. Only a small dose is necessary. Based on this information alone, it is not an ingredient that I would want my furry friends to consume. Carnauba wax (Safe in small amount) You’ll see at least three colors: red, orange, and purple gummy fruits. Many food manufacturers use synthetic color dyes to make the gummy candies interesting and appealing to attract children.However, observe your dog’s condition for a couple of days. If they worsen, call your pup’s vet as soon as you can. Your vet may ask you to bring your pooch in for a thorough examination.