4 Legs - 100% Preservative Free

4Legs is the only chilled dog food that guarantees all of its pet food products are 100% Preservative Free. Found in the chilled pet food section of your local supermarket, 4Legs is made using only the freshest ingredients and has a use by date of approximately 4 weeks. So it’s just like feeding your dog a home cooked meal but without the fuss!

Preservatives and Dog Food

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has warned that pets fed exclusively with pet mince, pet meat or food rolls that are high in preservatives may suffer fatal health problems. This is because these products often contain high levels of sulphur dioxide. Known as Preservative 220 – 228, sulphur can inactivate the vitamin thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is vital for brain development. Degeneration of brain function can quickly lead to paralysis, seizures and death.

So why are preservatives used in pet food?

Preservatives are used by many pet food manufacturers to prolong the shelf life of their products, by preventing fat and other ingredients in the food from spoiling. In the instance of chilled pet foods, sulphur masks bacteria odour and prevents red meat from turning brown.

So how do you know when your dog is eating preservatives?

It should be easy to know exactly what you are feeding your dog but unfortunately it’s not. The PFIAA (Pet Food Industry Association Australia) Code of Practice states that it is necessary to list the class of additives in pet foods (such as preservatives, antioxidants, flavours), however, some manufacturers choose to omit preservatives from their ingredient listing. Furthermore, if they do state preservatives, there is no clarification as to what type of preservatives these are. So, unless chilled pet food manufacturers make a point of stating NO PRESERVATIVES on their packaging, it is most likely their products contain the potentially harmful Preservatives.

Be 100% Sure with 4Legs

Take the guesswork out of feeding your dog and choose 4 Legs. Every ingredient is listed on each pack and in addition to being the only Australian chilled pet food brand that is guaranteed 100% Preservative Free, 4 Legs contains no artificial colours or flavours. It is nothing but a nutritionally complete and balanced meal for your dog!