Iams Partners With Leading Anti-Hunting Organization

buckmasters ^ | Jan, 2004

[SJackson]

The Iams Company, maker of Iams and Eukanuba pet foods, has joined forces with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation's largest anti-hunting organization. The company is helping sponsor the Pet Fest America tour, a series of animal shows in major metropolitan areas, nationwide. The shows were developed by HSUS. They debuted in early 2003 and will continue through April 2004.

"Sportsmen, and in particular sporting dog owners, understand the threat HSUS poses to hunting, field trialing and other activities," said Bud Pidgeon, president of the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance. "Iams has fallen into the same trap as some other businesses and it needs to be educated."

Companies such as General Mills, Accor Hotels, Pet Safe, Sears, and Ace Hardware ended relationships with HSUS after thousands of sportsmen levied strong protest.

"The Pet Fests are basically pet owner education and welfare events and also serve to educate and entertain consumers," Kelly Vanasse, Iams associate director of external affairs told the Alliance. "We also sponsor Ducks Unlimited, AKC and other events. We try to strike a balance."

Iams clearly doesn't understand how sportsmen will view its support for the nation's largest anti-hunting organization.

"We are currently fighting HSUS attempts to ban dove hunting in Wisconsin, bear hunting in Maine and Alaska, and other anti-hunting threats around the country," said Pidgeon. "Iams is adding legitimacy to HSUS's efforts."

The National Animal Interest Alliance was among those who alerted the Alliance of the issue.

Take Action! Sportsmen across the nation should contact Iams and educate them about HSUS's goals to end hunting, fishing, trapping and other forms of animal use.

Contact President Jeffery P. Ansell, The Iams Company, 7250 Poe Ave., Dayton, OH 45414. Phone (937) 898-7387. Fax (937) 264-7264. Toll Free (800) 675-3849.

[SJackson]

A peculiar pairing. My dogs don't eat that stuff, but I'll call them anyway.

[joesnuffy]

Bizarre considering how many of their customer's hunting dogs probably eat this stuff....

[doodad]

Well my dog just went off her feed. Seriously, she loves that stuff. Oh well. Gotta love the sportsman apokesguy: Bud Pidgeon. LOL

[mallardx]

We have used Iams for years; I want to make sure this is all correct, but if so, we are switching brands. Animals rights extremists, namely a fifteen year old, have forced the Denver City council to consider banning circuses! These people could simply not attend circuses, for example, rather than deprive us all. But no, they want to force their ideologies down our throats. Time to smash these folks, once again...

[TheDon]

Anti-hunting? Whose gonna tell him?

[saluki_in_ohio]

http://www.iams.com/en_US/jhtmls/consumer_care/sw_TalkToUsIntro_page.jhtml?li=en_US&bc=I&pti=TU

Click on the link to send comments to Iams directly.

[CSM]

Time for my choc. lab to change her diet. Anyone out there have any suggestions for a food that is as good a quality as Iams and Euch.?

[two23]

Science Diet--may want to check them out first.
http://www.hillspet.com/owner/owner_science_diet.jsp

[Snowy]

Time for my choc. lab to change her diet. Anyone out there have any suggestions for a food that is as good a quality as Iams and Euch.?

Iams and Eukanuba are HORRIBLE food. They do have a very good marketing department though. Go to your local pet store, NOT pet store chain. Look for foods like Innova, California Natural, Precise, Verus, etc. This is a subject I know a lot about.

[Snowy]

Science Diet--may want to check them out first.

Sorry, but I have to disagree. That stuff is very bad. See my other post.

[RightWhale]

Iams ought to know the difference between a dog and a wolf.

The dog has a collar.

[BlueLancer]

Sorry, but I disagree with your assessment of Science Diet. My kitten has been eating Science Diet since she went on solid food, upon recommendation by four different veternarians at three different clinics. Since none of these clinics sell Science Diet, I can't visualize any conflict of interest on their part to make such a recommendation.

[Libertarianize the GOP]

ping

[Kieri]

Our two cats have been on Science Diet - Feline Maintenance Light for years. We tried the Iams once, but the stench was just awful and the cats didn't like it either!

Hunter bump, though...

[AndyJackson]

Whose gonna tell him?

Her my friend. Her!

[CSM]

Thanks to both of you. I will be checking them all out. I guess I fell for the Iams marketing!

[TigersEye]

My cat will never eat their crap again. He likes 9Lives better anyway.

[GSWarrior]

Purina One is high quality......kitty likes it.

[Snowy]

Sorry, but I disagree with your assessment of Science Diet. My kitten has been eating Science Diet since she went on solid food, upon recommendation by four different veternarians at three different clinics. Since none of these clinics sell Science Diet, I can't visualize any conflict of interest on their part to make such a recommendation.

Well, to each his own. Science diet has "Corn Meal" and "Chicken Byproduct Meal" which is not found in the better foods. Corn is a very high allergen to many pets. If your animal has a skin problem, ear problems, etc, look at the ingredients in their food. "Corn" is probably one of the top three ingredients. You want to look for 'human' grade food for your animals so they aren't eating beaks, toenails, etc. Of course, you are free to feed your animals what you see fit. I am only passing on what I have learned through hours of research and discussions. Vets don't know much about food, just like doctors don't know much about people food.

[aberaussie]

We tried the Iams once, but the stench was just awful and the cats didn't like it either!

We just got a main coon cat through a rescue group and they wanted us to keep her on Eukanuba - it smells bad too. I will switch her to Nutro.