Why You Should Avoid Milk Bones

Those dry, hard, bone-shaped treats are not one of the treats you should give your dog.

Titanium Dioxide: Pigment White. Some argue it’s paint.

In May 2021, the EWG called for a ban on Titanium Dioxide in foods, citing concerns about titanium dioxide’s genotoxicity and its ability to damage DNA. It is said to accumulate in the body and potentially contribute to cancer This is a colorant in foods like Jello, Little Debbie’s and others. It’s found in sunscreens, toothpaste and other household products in the US. It’s already been banned in the UK.

Interestingly enough, it’s found in dog foods and treats too.

Why is it there? When organ meats do not pass the USDA testing for human food quality — the meat material is “painted” with titanium dioxide to indicate not to use it in human foods. But it’s accepted into dog foods. It’s also used to change the color of treats and foods to something that may be more appealing to YOUR eye.

It is found often in Milk-Bones, Ol’Roy, Kibbles’n Bits, Hill’s Pet Food, and other pet foods. Based on the findings of these studies, it should no longer be considered safe for consumption due to concerns about its ability to damage DNA according to a new animal-model study.

Any chemical that may damage your pet's DNA should not be fed to your pets.

Titanium dioxide is on the Dirty Dozen list of additives you need to avoid in your pet food. The Forever Dog, Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker: https://amzn.to/3AJz4dC

It’s really easy to make homemade treats for your dog! You’ll save money and control the quality of your ingredients!