URGENT Pet food recall

[deep6er]

Thats it im going holistic.

[Midknight]

On the news these say these are all the ones that are made in the states and not the Candian stuff.

[BCOrchidGuy]

Now after reading a press release the company that produces these dog foods says the complaints coincided with one of their product ingredients coming from a new supplier so this hasn't been an on-going issue.

I've been a big fan of the Nutro products but lately I've been searching alternatives to commercial dog/cat food. I went out to Costco and bought 18 chicken thighs (8oz each) for just over $12. I think I'll go back to feeding my Whippet a chicken thigh in the afternoon and 8oz of carrots/squash/lettuce for breakfast.

Doug

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by BCOrchidGuy

Now after reading a press release the company that produces these dog foods says the complaints coincided with one of their product ingredients coming from a new supplier so this hasn't been an on-going issue.

I've been a big fan of the Nutro products but lately I've been searching alternatives to commercial dog/cat food. I went out to Costco and bought 18 chicken thighs (8oz each) for just over $12. I think I'll go back to feeding my Whippet a chicken thigh in the afternoon and 8oz of carrots/squash/lettuce for breakfast.

Doug

I have a friend that has sled dogs (about 35 of them) and they feed them all chicken. They get their chicken from the local Hutterite commune and it is basically just older birds that are chopped up and frozen in big blocks which they use a band saw to cut into smaller blocks for feeding. She says that feeding this is cheaper than feeding prepared dog foods, way healthier as the chicken is organic, and provides the high quality protien that working animals need. I guess my point is that it might be worth your while to seek out a poultry operation that might be able to fill you needs cheaper than buying retail at Costco.

[michika]

All of my Iams puppy and adult canned food and packaged foods were part of the recall. Thankfully I hadn't fed any of it yet.

We were at the store today trying to replace the wet foods, and short of Merrick, everything the stores near us sell is on the list.

[Doug]

Originally Posted by BCOrchidGuy

I've been a big fan of the Nutro products
Doug

Sheez, I just switched our 10yr. old large dog to it{dry food}, from Pedigree. However, from what I can find its only wet foods effected so far?

And as for feeding a top quality brand at more cost for your pets being safe, well many of these listed brands are just that. So it can happen to any I guess.

[EmilyB]

Originally Posted by Midknight

On the news these say these are all the ones that are made in the states and not the Candian stuff.

The pet food was sold throughout North America under both store and major brand labels at Wal-Mart, Kroger, Safeway and other large retailers.

I know someone who had some of these on her shelf.

[Osiris]

I checked all our foods since we have a diabetic cat. Thankfully we feed our cats get Wellness wet and Eukanuba dry. Our Dogs get Royal Canin Mini Dachshund and mini puppy. My sister had a cat die from massive kidney failure tho. Iams use to be a good brand but as the Vet said"If you can buy it where you buy clothing and other stuff it's not premium anymore"

[Keana]

Here is a link to a CBC Newscast about the dog/cat food recall: http://www.cbc.ca/mrl3/8752/vsu/wmv-...food070319.wmv

This is why it is best to know your dog or cat's food producer.

Bye, Keana

[BCOrchidGuy]

Premium foods may still be premium foods, reading the press release by the company (Fund) in question they say they make their own and sell it for repackaging but they also make food to contract for other companies.

My only concern with feeding raw chicken is there is always the possibility of steroids being present plus antibiotics and other garbage we don't want. FWIW my brother had an issue almost a year ago, they are feeding their dog a food available ONLY through a vet, my brothers wife and dog both got ecoli from the dog food. I guess what I'm saying is, no matter how hard you we try to do the right thing for our pets there is always a risk of something going wrong.

Doug