Article Title: Lessons From The Dog Food RecallAuthor: Tim TropicalIt wasn't all that long ago that we had a massive pet foodrecall that sent quite a scare through everyone in the UnitedStates that owns a dog. It turns out that dog food from manydifferent manufacturers had used a byproduct that wascontaminated. This not only made many dogs sick, but it alsoended up killing a few dogs. If you're concerned about thesafety of your dog when it comes to dog food then here are someof the things that you can look for to make sure that your dogis not getting sick from what it eats. One of the first things that you will notice if your dog eatssomething that is bad is that it will become lethargic. Some ofyou may think that it is difficult to realize whether their dogis lethargic or not, as it may be laid-back in the first place,but you will no doubt notice the difference. You should alsolook for any signs that its stomach is upset. The most obviouswould be if the dog were to
It wasn't all that long ago that we had a massive pet food recall that sent quite a scare through everyone in the United States that owns a dog. It turns out that dog food from many different manufacturers had used a byproduct that was contaminated. This not only made many dogs sick, but it also ended up killing a few dogs. If you're concerned about the safety of your dog when it comes to dog food then here are some of the things that you can look for to make sure that your dog is not getting sick from what it eats.One of the first things that you will notice if your dog eats something that is bad is that it will become lethargic. Some of you may think that it is difficult to realize whether their dog is lethargic or not, as it may be laid-back in the first place, but you will no doubt notice the difference. You should also look for any signs that its stomach is upset. The most obvious would be if the dog were to begin to vomit, but it could also manifest itself by the dog drinking a
An industrial chemical that led to the US recall of more than 100 brands of cat and dog food has turned up in a second pet food ingredient imported from China. The discovery expands the month-long cascade of recalls to include more brands and varieties of pet foods and treats tainted by the chemical."This has exposed that the safety standards for pet foods are not in place in any significant way and the kind of drumbeat, day after day, of recalls has shaken consumers' confidence in the pet food industry's adherence to food safety standards," said Wayne Pacelle, president and chief executive officer of the Humane Society of the United States.The chemical, melamine, is believed to have contaminated rice protein concentrate used to make a variety of Natural Balance Pet Foods products for both dogs and cats, the Food and Drug Administration said. The FDA has there is no evidence so far to suggest any of the rice protein went to companies that make human food, said Michael Rogers, dir
At the moment lots of dog owners in the United States are frightened to feed any packaged food to their pets in case it contains poison. An easy way to feed your dug 'human' food safely for the moment is as follows:one-third cooked brown riceone-third cooked chicken or lambone-third cooked vegetables - but no sweetcorn or mushrooms. Dogs should find a meal like this very appetising, especially if you add some stock or gravy. This is a fairly low fat meal and gives your dog everything he needs for a few days. This recipe is along the lines of the Burn's Dog Food that I am now using. Tags:dogs,weblog, pets,diary,dog food,
Here are the names of some of the dog food manufacturers who state that their food is not connected with the Menu Foods recall. You need to verify this yourself before using any of the brands listed:Alpo (Purina)Artemis - Holistic Pet Food - Contains no wheat gluten or soy (wheat is connected with the poisoning)Azmira Holistic Animal Care ProductsBack to Basics - Contains no wheat glutenBreeder’s Choice - Dog foods contain no wheat glutenCanine Caviar - Contains no wheatChampion Petfoods - None of their products are manufactured or packed by any other producer. Contain no glutenThere are links to each company's website so please check before considering changing your brand of dog food. There is also a full list of the brands affected by the Dog Food Recall so that you can reassure yourself over the brand you are using.
I found some more information on the dog food recall in the US, Canada and Mexico. There have been reports of dozens of pets dying from kidney failure after eating the tainted food, but estimates are that the final total could be hundreds of deaths, with thousands more illnesses. On 16 March Menu Foods recalled 42 brands of cat food and 53 brands of dog food manufactured on certain dates. Later the company broadened the recall to all its "cuts and gravy" style products, regardless of date code. Menu Foods makes many of the major dog food brands in America including Nutro, Purina and Hill's (wet cat food only). In other countries these brands are produced by different licencees - you can check on the packaging if you are unsure. In the meantime many dog owners in the states are feeding their dogs on home made food.
The terrible situation at Menu Foods is a shock for dog and cat owners in the US. As you probably know, here in the UK brands like Burns, James Wellbeloved and Wagg are popular because they are not made under license - they have been developed by their manufacturers to meet a need. Burn's dry dog food is my current choice. It is made from natural ingredients only, and was developed by a veterinary surgeon who saw a link between diet and chronic dog ailments and allergies. If you live outside the UK and you have a similar recommendation, please leave a comment.
Worrying news from the US and Canada last week was a limited pet food recall involving MenuFoods, a Canadian supplier. At first the problem appeared to involve wet foods only. But this week there have been more reports of deaths from kidney failure. Tests have shown that aminopterin, a rat poison, is the culprit, but it's still not clear how it ended up in the cat and dog food. The name 'Menu Foods' may not be familiar but they hold the licences for many major brands on sale in the US, Canada and Mexico. I will keep you posted as soon as I know more.Tags:dogs,weblog, pets,diary,dog food,
Be careful! Right now many dog foods are being recalled because of kidney failure in dogs, and some deaths.http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_dog.htmlThis is the list of affected foods.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17650075/Information on the recall.I hope all of you can find out whether or not your dog food is affected, and hope that all of your pets and animals are safe and sound. Most of the foods affected are the ones that are cheaper foods from discount stores. Read the article for more info.Cheerful Trails,Christian
