Our dogs digestive problems have disappeared since we started using this stuff.
L
Posted on 03/18/2007 9:15:18 AM PDT by Brian_Baldwin
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Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
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Stores Pull Recalled Pet Food Off Shelves
Menu Foods Recall Covers Dozens Of Brands
Stores across the country were pulling containers of pet food from shelves Saturday, after the announcement of a major recall.
Menu Foods has recalled millions of containers of cat and dog food sold at major retailers across North America, including PetSmart and Safeway.
The recall includes 48 different brands of dog food and 40 brands of cat food, including Iams Nutro and Eukanuba.
The company says an unknown number of animals have suffered kidney failure and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food.
However, the company says it doesn't know what's causing the illness.
Menu Foods has set up a recall hotline at (866) 463-6738 or (866) 895-2708 and a Web site at www.menufoods.com/recall.
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Pet Owners Worried After Massive Pet Food Recall
Animals Have Kidney Failure
POSTED: 7:23 am PDT March 17, 2007
UPDATED: 3:50 pm PDT March 17, 2007
WASHINGTON -- Pet owners are really worried. Millions of containers of dog and cat food sold at major retailers across North America have been recalled.
Recall: Dog Products | Cat Products
Menu Foods said it's recalling dog food sold under 48 brands and cat food sold under 40 brands, including Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba.
One New Jersey woman became concerned when the four types of Iams products she buys for her cat, Smokey, had vanished from shelves. She said Smokey is very sick and hasn't been eating for days.
In Nebraska, another woman said she sometimes feeds her five cats packets of sliced meat and gravy sold by one of the brands affected. She said her cat, Boots, seems to have lost its appetite in the last few days.
The company said an unknown number of animals have suffered kidney failure and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food.
The Food and Drug Administration warned pet owners of the massive recall. Menu Foods Inc. ., is recalling 60 million containers of wet pet food.
The Canadian-based manufacturer is recalling all its "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food produced between Dec. 3 and March 6. The company distributes the products to numerous retailers in the form of cans and pouches and under different brand names.
The products are sold at stores including Wal-Mart, PetSmart, Pet Valu and Kroger.
Officials are warning pet owners to immediately stop feeding the contaminated foods to their pets and said owners should see their pets' veterinarians if they develop signs of kidney failure, including loss of appetite, vomiting or lethargy. The company said they have conducted tests, but are so far unable to locate the source of the contamination.
A complete list of the recalled products along with product codes, descriptions and production dates is available from the Menu Foods Web site at menufoods.com.
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March 16, 2007: Animal Deaths Prompt Pet Food Recall
Animal Deaths Prompt Pet Food Recall
Menu Foods Recalls 60 Million Containers Of Wet Food
POSTED: 2:24 pm PDT March 16, 2007
WASHINGTON -- A major manufacturer of dog and cat food is recalling 60 million containers of wet food.
Menu Foods said it's received report of dogs and cats suffering kidney failure after eating the food. About 10 animals died.
Menu Foods supplies store brands to Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger, PetSmart and other retailers. The recall covers its "cuts and gravy" style food sold between early December and March. The food comes in cans and small foil pouches. It consists of chunks of meat in gravy.
The company said it's not sure what happened and product testing hasn't revealed a link that would explain the illnesses and deaths.
Menu Foods didn't immediately provide a full list of brand names and lot numbers covered by the recall but said the information will be on the company's Web site Saturday morning. For more information, contact Menu Foods at 1-866-463-6738.
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Fortunately my dog never eats dog food, he gets far to much table scraps.
It's likely closer to 10,000.
My poodle has been sick since Wed. She is going to the vet tomorrow.
We feed her One dry and some form of Alpo wet (plus table scraps).
The last few days home cooked rice and chicken breast.
I didn't see Alpo on the list but I'm wondering.
She has diarrhea but seems chipper .
"Thanks for the link, unfortunately, they want you to pay for a membership before being able to browse the online store."
Ahhhhh ... sorry - just Google BARF and go from there.
"They also get a raw chicken thigh a couple of times a week to keep their teeth in good shape."
Best to use non-weight bearing bones unless grinding.
/b
check out http://www.balancediet.com/assets/flash/index-vsys.swf
this is the best there is - expensive - you need to keep what you are not using frozen - no preservatives. They ship on availability - not available in stores.
Great to suppliment BARF with.
Rocket fuel ... http://www.greentripe.com/noguts2.htm
This stuff must be kept frozen - in it's own freezer (a smell only an animal could love) - simply along with the best. What do predators go for first on a kill? The stomach and all inside it then the trachea. Meat and bones are later.
If you have the bucks and want a long lived healthy hound or cat - stop feeding commercial and give them what they need.
Yeah - it takes some prep time - is your baby worth it? or do you just want to feed them quick. Take responsibility!
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There's a lot of garbage in pet food. This is what I feed my dog...
http://www.wysong.net/
agree
I lie what we feed
Our dogs digestive problems have disappeared since we started using this stuff.
L
I've been feeding my cats mostly Innova Evo dry cat food plus a little bit of canned stuff (including people tuna) and some fresh meat; fortunately, none of the canned stuff I'm using is on the recall lists I've seen so far. Innova Evo is a non-grain, low-carbohydrate cat food (though it does have some potato in it).
That's exactly what a couple of veterinarian friends of mine say...
I returned a bunch of food....I've been feeding a variety of the foods on the list to both my cats and the feral cats. I'll never know if the ferals get sick.
Funny you should mention that. According to some boards....BUSH changed the FDA regulations on Pet food? Anyone know if that's true?
Another news article on this.
http://www.katu.com/news/local/6571502.html
But wait..........
I feed my labs Science Diet Weight Control formula. For extra protein, they eat a stray cat every six weeks or so.
Interestingly enough, pet food controls are more strict than human food. People get more upset when Fluffy gets sick than Sue.
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