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"Iams promised that it would "not contract for, nor conduct, any study involving surgeries to create or mimic diseases" ; nor w[ould] the company use non-surgical methods to induce or simulate diseases that are not acceptable in nutritional or medical research on humans; nor w[ould] the company fund any university positions that may be involved in such activities for the study of cat and dog nutrition." But, none of this is true, Iams has committed funds from November 2002 through October 2005 for an experiment conducted that involves inducing gingivitis "a painful stage of periodontal disease" in 21 beagles by cutting and suturing their gums."

"In March 1999, Iams claimed to have committed to a moratorium in which "no new studies would be initiated that would result in the end of the life of a dog or cat." However, as evidenced by our 2002-2003 undercover investigation of an Iams contract testing facility, Iams blatantly disregarded this policy when 27 dogs used in its experiments were killed."

"IAMS Company: Killing dogs and cats to make a better pet food... Unbelievable as it sounds, the Iams Co., manufacturer of the Iams/Eukanuba line of quality dog and cat foods, has been harming and even killing dogs and cats, claiming to make a better brand of pet food. In dozens of painful and invasive experiments, hundreds of dog and cats just like your animal companion, were made to suffer and sometimes die in the name of "nutrition research." These experiments were not designed to help the animals involved. These innocent victims were all healthy animals who were used simply as disposable objects."

"Iams announced that it will stop using university and private contract laboratories within two years, but PETA has no intention of ending its campaign. One current Iams study protocol at Auburn University calls for 80 to 120 geriatric beagles to be impregnated and then killed after their puppies are weaned. While PETA's campaign to end Iams' use of animals in painful pet-food laboratory experiments has succeeded in moving the company forward one important step, there is still a long way to go. For more information and to find out how you can support our campaign, please visit"

"Unbelievable as it sounds, the Iams Co., manufacturer of the Iams/Eukanuba line of quality dog and cat foods, has been harming and even killing dogs and cats, claiming to make a better brand of pet food. In dozens of painful and invasive experiments, hundreds of dog and cats just like your animal companion, were made to suffer and sometimes die in the name of "nutrition research." These experiments were not designed to help the animals involved. These innocent victims were all healthy animals who were used simply as disposable objects. Undercover investigation reveals horrors behind IAMS' lies."

"In response to pressure from hunters, Iams has placed hunter Kelley Donham on its animal care advisory board. Donham is a breeder of hunting dogs and a judge of field trials (events at which people disable birds, bind their feet together, and throw them into marshes so that they can sic their dogs on the frightened animals). Donham is an expert in human occupational safety hazards associated with the factory farming of cows, pigs, and chickens."

SOURCES:
http://http://www.iamscruelty.com
http://www.iamskills.com
http://www.pandgkills.com
http://www.uncaged.co.uk


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This is such an ongoing thing that PETA first started ..... everyone has a right to their opinions .... I'll just leave it at that.


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yeah, this isn't exactly news, and i don't and won't use IAMS..my lucy loves her chicken soup


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I used to feed Iams and then I saw that site, and switched to drs foster and smith, now they are all eating raw food.


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PETA kills animals and calls it rescuing them. If they released a report that said the sun was out at noon, I'd have to look out a window to make sure it was true. While I don't doubt a company like Iams is any more trustworthy, I simply have no interest in anything PETA has to say and wouldn't do a thing based on any evidence they put forth. I would't feed Iams anyway.