Menu Foods cat & dog food recalls

BBS2 · 03-30-2007, 01:51 PM

tricia1218...

Your avatar is adorable. All our goldens have had "human" food. I make extra vegetables and meat, and thats what they eat during the week. I occasionally feed canned too, unfortunately Nutro was our brand of choice...not any more!!! I've switched to Natural Balance by Dick van Patten lots of protein!
There's a magazine called Whole Dog Journal that just did two issues on canned and dry foods..interesting.

If you make your own food try adding some bonemeal, tamari sauce or cottage cheese.

WINDinmySOCKIES · 03-30-2007, 03:55 PM

I just read something on the internet that now the FDA can not confirm the rat poisin chemical that the other testing showed, but they are now saying it is a chemical called MELAMINE, in the wheat gluten. Melamine is used in making plastics???!!??

I am adding to this ...article is at comcast.net and as of 9pm this eve hill's pet nutrition m/d feline prescription diet has now been recalled. THIS IS NEW AND A DRY CAT FOOD! Please keep looking for updates and keep your furry friends safe.

gravy boat · 03-31-2007, 10:07 AM

I just dropped off one of my kitties, Petey, to the vet for the morning. Both of my kitties had blood work done on Tuesday and his came back with some questionable values (one value was on the top end of normal, nothing alarming but worth investigating further), so I dropped him off so they can try to get a urine sample from him (they set him up with special non-absorbant litter, some special food and water and let nature take its course -- we were not able to stay home during the week to get a sample ourselves).

We kept the remaining cans of Iams tuna flakes in sauce and the receipt. My understanding from what I've read online (which may or may not be accurate) is that reimbursement of vet bills will be made to those affected animals' owners. Hopefully the high value is due to age (he's 9 and in good health otherwise). We will still submit the required information/documentation for reimbursement as if not for the poison in the food, these bills would not have been incurred.

Like other forum members mentioned earlier in this thread, it's frustrating that we've paid extra for a premium brand only to find that it makes no difference in quality -- it seems that the same ingredients are used in many brands.

GB

MomCat · 04-02-2007, 12:42 PM

Our prayers continue for all the beloved pets and their families who have suffered through this nightmare--so much heartbreak and so many innocent victims! SteveA, your post with the story and photo of lovely Lucy is deeply touching. I hope that you can take comfort in knowing that you gave her a good home when she needed it and did all you could for her. Our family has included Siamese cats for nearly 40 years, and every one of them has been a sweet, affectionate, playful companion--I'm sure you found this to be true of Lucy as well. We thank God that our two current "babies" have been spared during this horrible crisis, and we hope that no more pets will be afflicted. Thanks to all the Forum members who have provided helpful information and links to updates. Pepper has it right about friends on the Forum!

SteveA · 04-02-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MomCat

SteveA, your post with the story and photo of lovely Lucy is deeply touching. I hope that you can take comfort in knowing that you gave her a good home when she needed it and did all you could for her. Our family has included Siamese cats for nearly 40 years, and every one of them has been a sweet, affectionate, playful companion--I'm sure you found this to be true of Lucy as well.

We do miss Lucy, her older sister, Lexi still seems to be doing better. That's Good!

Dianne and I thought we were a little "nuts" with all of our cats, and our attraction (Addiction?)to having them here with us. We are both glad to see we are not alone.

Folks on this forum and this thread have been great!

Now... for all you pet lovers.. a little comic relief... you do have to laugh sometimes..

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...10199752133027

enjoy

Quilt Lady · 04-02-2007, 08:48 PM

SteveA- your Lucy looked just like our first Siamese, Buffy Foonman. He shared our lives and our donuts for 19 years. He was the best cat in the world! How do you manage to get all of your cats to co-exist? Do you have any "tricks"?

On a side note . . .Have you thought about "Yuki Sticks" for measuring snowfall amounts? I bet they would be a HOT item at ForumFest IV!

Especially if you throw in an autographed picture of Yuki himself!!!

MomCat · 04-03-2007, 10:52 AM

Quilt Lady, I almost used the term "Meezers," but I wasn't sure there were Siamese addicts on the Forum who would understand it.

Although they never go out (for safety's sake) our boys LOVE being at the lake--especially baking themselves on the sun porch, sniffing the fresh breeze off the water, and watching the birds, chipmunks, squirrels. When we come up from the dock, they greet us at the door and demand attention. Fortunately, most of our guests are cat lovers, too, because for a Meezer, an empty lap is an invitation. And they can out-purr any outboard motor.

SteveA--thanks for sharing the video.

Lin · 04-03-2007, 12:56 PM

I do our town's emergency pet disaster planning group and got this from an email this AM about more recalls.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/delmonte03_07.html

SteveA · 04-03-2007, 03:12 PM

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Quilt Lady, I almost used the term "Meezers," but I wasn't sure there were Siamese addicts on the Forum who would understand

MomCat... glad you brought it up... I had no idea what a meezer was.

Then I went back and looked more carefully at a sheet Dianne were given at a pet store in Portsmouth last Saturday. MEEZER EXPRESS

They had a display at the store. They told us they have all sorts of prue breed cats that need homes..

We're going to put this up in our area. Check out their website.

(yes honey... I know we have 8 already.. but with 12 you get eggroll... oh it was with 6 you get eggroll... my bad..

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Weirs guy · 04-04-2007, 12:32 PM

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(yes honey... I know we have 8 already.. but with 12 you get eggroll... oh it was with 6 you get eggroll... my bad..

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I think the 12th one becomes the egg roll.

SteveA · 04-18-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Quilt Lady

SteveA- your Lucy looked just like our first Siamese, Buffy Foonman. He shared our lives and our donuts for 19 years. He was the best cat in the world! How do you manage to get all of your cats to co-exist? Do you have any "tricks"?

On a side note . . .Have you thought about "Yuki Sticks" for measuring snowfall amounts? I bet they would be a HOT item at ForumFest IV!

Especially if you throw in an autographed picture of Yuki himself!!!

QL

Just going back over this thread.... sorry I didn't respond to your message.

As far as co-existing we live by the rule that "dogs have masters... cats have servants"

They really do all get along very well without any help from us... we have an Alpha Male.. (named Harley) that seems to rule the house... and an older Male (named Charlie) that always breaks up any fights. He is hugh. (16 pounds).. and he just works his way between any of the cats that seem to want to mix it up....

Our older meezer demands.. (16 named Lexi and very "talky) her food in a certain place , at a certain time.

We are happy that they allow us live in the house... but I suspect that if they could figure out how to work the can opener.... we really wouldn't be needed!

If we have, and do, an empty nest... should we have gotten birds?

The Yuki Sticks are being made... (Great Idea!) and will be on sale at the Forum Fest... all the money going to the Humane Society

On a more serious note... Thanks to Jetskier for posting the latest recall info... sadly this problem just seems to hang around and grow every couple of days.

GWC... · 04-19-2007, 10:19 PM

All for the money and none for the pets...

Report has it corn gluten shipped to another country from China also tainted.

The theory being, to boast the protein level and increase the value and price.

GWC... · 04-27-2007, 10:11 PM

Update on recall expansion:

http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopi...od.html#recall

and news updates:

http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopi...od.html#update

03-30-2007, 01:51 PM	#1
BBS2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 88 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	adorable tricia1218... Your avatar is adorable. All our goldens have had "human" food. I make extra vegetables and meat, and thats what they eat during the week. I occasionally feed canned too, unfortunately Nutro was our brand of choice...not any more!!! I've switched to Natural Balance by Dick van Patten lots of protein! There's a magazine called Whole Dog Journal that just did two issues on canned and dry foods..interesting. If you make your own food try adding some bonemeal, tamari sauce or cottage cheese.

03-30-2007, 03:55 PM	#2
WINDinmySOCKIES Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hills Pond, Alton NH , Horsham, PA Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just read something on the internet that now the FDA can not confirm the rat poisin chemical that the other testing showed, but they are now saying it is a chemical called MELAMINE, in the wheat gluten. Melamine is used in making plastics???!!?? I am adding to this ...article is at comcast.net and as of 9pm this eve hill's pet nutrition m/d feline prescription diet has now been recalled. THIS IS NEW AND A DRY CAT FOOD! Please keep looking for updates and keep your furry friends safe. Last edited by WINDinmySOCKIES; 03-30-2007 at 11:06 PM.

03-31-2007, 10:07 AM	#3
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 596 Thanks: 601 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Pet Food Recall I just dropped off one of my kitties, Petey, to the vet for the morning. Both of my kitties had blood work done on Tuesday and his came back with some questionable values (one value was on the top end of normal, nothing alarming but worth investigating further), so I dropped him off so they can try to get a urine sample from him (they set him up with special non-absorbant litter, some special food and water and let nature take its course -- we were not able to stay home during the week to get a sample ourselves). We kept the remaining cans of Iams tuna flakes in sauce and the receipt. My understanding from what I've read online (which may or may not be accurate) is that reimbursement of vet bills will be made to those affected animals' owners. Hopefully the high value is due to age (he's 9 and in good health otherwise). We will still submit the required information/documentation for reimbursement as if not for the poison in the food, these bills would not have been incurred. Like other forum members mentioned earlier in this thread, it's frustrating that we've paid extra for a premium brand only to find that it makes no difference in quality -- it seems that the same ingredients are used in many brands. GB

04-02-2007, 12:42 PM	#4
MomCat Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 32 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Our prayers continue for all the beloved pets and their families who have suffered through this nightmare--so much heartbreak and so many innocent victims! SteveA, your post with the story and photo of lovely Lucy is deeply touching. I hope that you can take comfort in knowing that you gave her a good home when she needed it and did all you could for her. Our family has included Siamese cats for nearly 40 years, and every one of them has been a sweet, affectionate, playful companion--I'm sure you found this to be true of Lucy as well. We thank God that our two current "babies" have been spared during this horrible crisis, and we hope that no more pets will be afflicted. Thanks to all the Forum members who have provided helpful information and links to updates. Pepper has it right about friends on the Forum! __________________ There's no such thing as a bad day at the lake!

04-02-2007, 08:48 PM	#6
Quilt Lady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Love those Meezers . . . SteveA- your Lucy looked just like our first Siamese, Buffy Foonman. He shared our lives and our donuts for 19 years. He was the best cat in the world! How do you manage to get all of your cats to co-exist? Do you have any "tricks"? On a side note . . .Have you thought about "Yuki Sticks" for measuring snowfall amounts? I bet they would be a HOT item at ForumFest IV! Especially if you throw in an autographed picture of Yuki himself!!! __________________ QL (Doing my best to encourage Global Warming ... one quilt at a time!)

04-03-2007, 10:52 AM	#7
MomCat Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 32 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Meezers rule!--at home and at the lake Quilt Lady, I almost used the term "Meezers," but I wasn't sure there were Siamese addicts on the Forum who would understand it. Although they never go out (for safety's sake) our boys LOVE being at the lake--especially baking themselves on the sun porch, sniffing the fresh breeze off the water, and watching the birds, chipmunks, squirrels. When we come up from the dock, they greet us at the door and demand attention. Fortunately, most of our guests are cat lovers, too, because for a Meezer, an empty lap is an invitation. And they can out-purr any outboard motor. SteveA--thanks for sharing the video. __________________ There's no such thing as a bad day at the lake!

04-03-2007, 12:56 PM	#8
Lin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts & Moultonborough Posts: 673 Thanks: 41 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	more pet food recalled I do our town's emergency pet disaster planning group and got this from an email this AM about more recalls. http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/delmonte03_07.html __________________ Lin

04-19-2007, 10:19 PM	#12
GWC... Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,325 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All for the money and none for the pets... Report has it corn gluten shipped to another country from China also tainted. The theory being, to boast the protein level and increase the value and price. __________________ [Assume funny, clever sig is here. Laugh and reflect... ]

04-27-2007, 10:11 PM	#13
GWC... Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,325 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Update on recall expansion: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopi...od.html#recall and news updates: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopi...od.html#update __________________ [Assume funny, clever sig is here. Laugh and reflect... ]