[HairOfTheDog]

Important re-ping. Calpernia has been doing a lot of further research and a lot of good information is posted above.

Company recalls tainted pet food
17 deaths may be linked to pet food contaminated with fungi

Friday, December 23, 2005; Posted: 4:43 a.m. EST (09:43 GMT)

(CNN) -- One of the nation's largest dog food producers has recalled some of its products in 22 states after receiving reports that they caused death and illness, a company executive said Thursday.

In a letter to thousands of its suppliers, Diamond Pet Food announced it found aflatoxin in products made at its Gaston, South Carolina, plant, said Chief Operating Officer Mark Brinkmann.

Products made at the Gaston facility are shipped to Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Vermont and Virginia.

Excerpt:
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/12/22/dog.deaths/

Dog and cat owners should have their pets examined right away if they’ve been using Diamond pet food products.

Signs of poisoning include lethargy, loss of appetite, increased water consumption and urination, bloody vomiting or diarrhea, and jaundice (yellowing) of the whites of the eyes or gums.

In severe cases, the toxin can cause death. Treatment includes a chicken and rice diet and pills to protect the liver.

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[RepoGirl]

Thanks for the ping. I'm a Science Diet person, myself, but the breeder I bought my pup from feeds Diamond to her dogs.

[Joe 6-pack]

About 6 months ago, I was introduced to Royal Canin. It's made in breed-specific blends to support the nutritional needs of a particular breed's metabolism, phsiology, digestive peculiarities, allergic predispositions, etc. My dogs love it and from all appearances it works as advertised. Even my Katrina refugee who had all sorts of infections, infestations, and appetite/digestive issues was kicking out firm stools and eating regularly within a few days of starting on it. The corporation is French, so I feel like a little bit of a whore for buying it, but what you buy here is made by their US division at their US facility. It's a little more expensive than a lot of other premium dog foods, but nothing's too good for my family.

[Slings and Arrows]

Important re-ping. Calpernia has been doing a lot of further research and a lot of good information is posted above.

What she said. Also, related article here.