{"id":7972,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:36","slug":"is-bha-toxic-to-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is BHA toxic to dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_BHA_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"Is BHA toxic to dogs?\">Is BHA toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_does_BHA_mean_for_dog_treats\" title=\"What does BHA mean for dog treats?\">What does BHA mean for dog treats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_dog_foods_contain_BHA\" title=\"What dog foods contain BHA?\">What dog foods contain BHA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Does_Purina_Pro_Plan_Puppy_have_BHA\" title=\"Does Purina Pro Plan Puppy have BHA?\">Does Purina Pro Plan Puppy have BHA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_BHA_harmful_to_dogs\" title=\"Is BHA harmful to dogs?\">Is BHA harmful to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Does_Purina_dog_food_contain_BHA\" title=\"Does Purina dog food contain BHA?\">Does Purina dog food contain BHA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_BHA_safe\" title=\"Is BHA safe?\">Is BHA safe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_BHA_in_dog_food_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is BHA in dog food bad for dogs?\">Is BHA in dog food bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_BHA_safe_in_dog_treats\" title=\"Is BHA safe in dog treats?\">Is BHA safe in dog treats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_is_BHA_in_dog_treats\" title=\"What is BHA in dog treats?\">What is BHA in dog treats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_is_BHA_preservative\" title=\"What is BHA preservative?\">What is BHA preservative?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_food_contains_BHA\" title=\"What food contains BHA?\">What food contains BHA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Does_Purina_dog_food_have_BHA_in_it\" title=\"Does Purina dog food have BHA in it?\">Does Purina dog food have BHA in it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_dog_food_brands_have_BHA\" title=\"What dog food brands have BHA?\">What dog food brands have BHA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_BHA_good_for_puppies\" title=\"Is BHA good for puppies?\">Is BHA good for puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Does_Purina_Puppy_Chow_have_BHA\" title=\"Does Purina Puppy Chow have BHA?\">Does Purina Puppy Chow have BHA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_BHA_safe_in_dog_food\" title=\"Is BHA safe in dog food?\">Is BHA safe in dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_is_BHA_preservative_in_dog_treats\" title=\"What is BHA preservative in dog treats?\">What is BHA preservative in dog treats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_dog_foods_use_BHA\" title=\"What dog foods use BHA?\">What dog foods use BHA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Does_Purina_Pro_Plan_dog_food_have_BHA_in_it\" title=\"Does Purina Pro Plan dog food have BHA in it?\">Does Purina Pro Plan dog food have BHA in it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Does_Purina_One_dog_food_contain_BHA\" title=\"Does Purina One dog food contain BHA?\">Does Purina One dog food contain BHA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Which_dog_food_has_BHA\" title=\"Which dog food has BHA?\">Which dog food has BHA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Does_dog_food_have_BHA\" title=\"Does dog food have BHA?\">Does dog food have BHA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_BHA_safe_in_skincare\" title=\"Is BHA safe in skincare?\">Is BHA safe in skincare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-bha-toxic-to-dogs\/#Why_is_BHA_harmful\" title=\"Why is BHA harmful?\">Why is BHA harmful?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BHA_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is BHA toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>BHA in the trace amounts used to stabilize fats in food is considered safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is found in many pet foods and treats as well as in our own foods. There are no substantiated cases of cancer or other illness being caused by BHA in dogs and cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_BHA_mean_for_dog_treats\"><\/span>What does BHA mean for dog treats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BHA (<b>Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytulene) are two additives that prevent the oxidation of fatty substances and the alteration of colour and other qualities of the products to which they are added.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_foods_contain_BHA\"><\/span>What dog foods contain BHA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cesar Dry and Wet Dog Foods  contains BHA. Also contains significant amounts of potentially oxidized or rancid oils. Showtime  contains the BHA preservative as well as a significant amount of fish oils and fish meals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Purina_Pro_Plan_Puppy_have_BHA\"><\/span>Does Purina Pro Plan Puppy have BHA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>This food does not contain any BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BHA_harmful_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is BHA harmful to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BHA in the trace amounts used to stabilize fats in food is considered safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is found in many pet foods and treats as well as in our own foods. <b>There are no substantiated cases of cancer or other illness being caused by BHA in dogs and cats<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Purina_dog_food_contain_BHA\"><\/span>Does Purina dog food contain BHA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BHA (<b>Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytulene) are two additives that prevent the oxidation of fatty substances and the alteration of colour and other qualities of the products to which they are added.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BHA_safe\"><\/span>Is BHA safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This food <b>does not contain any BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BHA_in_dog_food_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is BHA in dog food bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because BHA and BHT are antioxidants, it is easy to see them as being beneficial additives to food. However, despite their benefits, they have been linked to cancer in canines, and thus, <b>they aren&#8217;t a safe choice for our dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BHA_safe_in_dog_treats\"><\/span>Is BHA safe in dog treats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BHA in the trace amounts used to stabilize fats in food <b>is considered safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is found in many pet foods and treats as well as in our own foods. There are no substantiated cases of cancer or other illness being caused by BHA in dogs and cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_BHA_in_dog_treats\"><\/span>What is BHA in dog treats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BHA (<b>Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytulene) are two additives that prevent the oxidation of fatty substances and the alteration of colour and other qualities of the products to which they are added.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_BHA_preservative\"><\/span>What is BHA preservative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BHA (<b>butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) are closely related synthetic antioxidants used as preservatives in lipsticks and moisturizers, among other cosmetics. They are also widely used as food preservatives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_contains_BHA\"><\/span>What food contains BHA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BHA is found in <b>butter, meats, cereals, chewing gum, baked goods, snack foods, dehydrated potatoes, and beer. It is also found in animal feed, food packaging, cosmetics, rubber products, and petroleum products.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Purina_dog_food_have_BHA_in_it\"><\/span>Does Purina dog food have BHA in it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>This food does not contain any BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_food_brands_have_BHA\"><\/span>What dog food brands have BHA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cesar Dry and Wet Dog Foods  contains BHA. Also contains significant amounts of potentially oxidized or rancid oils. Showtime  contains the BHA preservative as well as a significant amount of fish oils and fish meals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BHA_good_for_puppies\"><\/span>Is BHA good for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because BHA and BHT are antioxidants, it is easy to see them as being beneficial additives to food. However, despite their benefits, they have been linked to cancer in canines, and thus, <b>they aren&#8217;t a safe choice for our dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Purina_Puppy_Chow_have_BHA\"><\/span>Does Purina Puppy Chow have BHA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, <b>it is preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of vitamin E) which is better than using artificial preservatives such as BHA or BHT which have been linked to cancer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BHA_safe_in_dog_food\"><\/span>Is BHA safe in dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Is BHA in Dog Food? The FDA claims <b>BHA can be used safely as an additive in dog foods to preserve the shelf life of fats found in manufactured dog foods. BHA is on a short list of additives allowed in pet foods meant only for preserving the life of the food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_BHA_preservative_in_dog_treats\"><\/span>What is BHA preservative in dog treats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>BHA in the trace amounts used to stabilize fats in food is considered safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is found in many pet foods and treats as well as in our own foods. There are no substantiated cases of cancer or other illness being caused by BHA in dogs and cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_foods_use_BHA\"><\/span>What dog foods use BHA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytulene) are two additives that <b>prevent the oxidation of fatty substances and the alteration of colour and other qualities of the products to which they are added.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Purina_Pro_Plan_dog_food_have_BHA_in_it\"><\/span>Does Purina Pro Plan dog food have BHA in it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cesar Dry and Wet Dog Foods  contains BHA. Also contains significant amounts of potentially oxidized or rancid oils. Showtime  contains the BHA preservative as well as a significant amount of fish oils and fish meals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Purina_One_dog_food_contain_BHA\"><\/span>Does Purina One dog food contain BHA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>BHA and BHT are also part of the list of additives authorised in animal nutrition by the European Union, under the maximum limits set for use in pet food.  At Purina, we strictly comply with the maximum levels permitted by law to ensure our products are completely safe for all pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_food_has_BHA\"><\/span>Which dog food has BHA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cesar Dry and Wet Dog Foods  contains BHA. Also contains significant amounts of potentially oxidized or rancid oils. Showtime  contains the BHA preservative as well as a significant amount of fish oils and fish meals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dog_food_have_BHA\"><\/span>Does dog food have BHA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>BHA 1 is a controversial chemical preservative found in many popular dog foods. Some consider this ingredient too risky for use in pet food. Multiple studies have linked BHA to cancer and reproductive disorders.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BHA_safe_in_skincare\"><\/span>Is BHA safe in skincare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The International Agency for Research on Cancer claims that <b>BHA is a possible carcinogen and BHT has shown to be toxic in lab animals it was tested on. These two ingredients can cause cancer, interfere with hormone function, and break down essential vitamins in the body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_BHA_harmful\"><\/span>Why is BHA harmful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Health and Environmental Hazards BHA and BHT <b>can induce allergic reactions in the skin [1]. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies BHA as a possible human carcinogen [2].<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is BHA toxic to dogs?What does BHA mean for dog treats?What dog foods contain BHA?Does Purina Pro Plan Puppy have BHA?Is BHA harmful to dogs?Does Purina dog food contain BHA?Is BHA safe?Is BHA in dog food bad for dogs?Is BHA safe in dog treats?What is BHA in dog treats?What is BHA preservative?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7972"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7972"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7972\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}