Propylene Glycol… Dog Food Aid or Automotive Antifreeze?

by Mike Sagman

Propylene glycol is a controversial additive  used to help preserve the moisture content in many dog foods. You may already recognize this chemical by its more “infamous” use… as a key ingredient in some newer automotive antifreezes.

No kidding… antifreeze.

Now, to be fair, propylene glycol is considerably safer (less toxic) than its far more dangerous cousin, ethylene glycol. But here’s the problem… because of its proven ability to cause a serious type of blood disease… Heinz body anemia…propylene glycol has been banned by the FDA for use in cat food.
Now, get this…believe it or not, it can still be used to make dog food.  No matter how safe this stuff may seem, it’s the continuous, day-after-day feeding of this controversial chemical that worries me. And if you love your dog as much as I love Bailey… that long term use should worry you, too.  So… buyer beware.  Avoid choosing any dog food that contains propylene glycol. After all, why take the risk?

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Product Description
1.Product Name: Propylene Glycol (Mono Propylene Glycol)
Origin: China
Molecular Formula: C3H8O2
CAS No.: 57-55-6

Propylene Glycol USP Grade

Application:
1) Flavors and Fragrance
2) Comestics and Personal Care
3) Food and Flavorings
4) Pet Food and Animal Feed
5) Pharmaceutical Excipient
6) Tobacco Moisturizing Agent

​Read these comments on a blog..and you be your own judge. Personally, I dont trust the FDA with anything. You have to do your research and decide for yourself. But you will NEVER catch me giving this to my dogs or myself knowing.

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/red-flag-ingredients/propylene-glycol-dog-food-aid-or-automotive-anti-freeze/

Additional Links:

http://www.natural-health-information-centre.com/propylene-glycol.html

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