1969912 0 #1 March 17, 2007 Apparently the problem has caused deaths to both cats and dogs: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,259223,00.html "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #2 March 17, 2007 From the link... "The company said it manufacturers for 17 of the top 20 North American retailers. It is also a contract manufacturer for the top branded pet food companies. Its three U.S. and one Canadian factory produce more than 1 billion containers of wet pet food a year. " Which means it's not just Walmart and Kroger brands, but could be other, "known" brands, too. So... My cats will get some chicken tomorrow night...I'll share my rotisserie with them until I know more about lot #, brand names, and so forth. I'd rather be prudent about things than end up with one of my fuzzbutts ill or worse. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #3 March 17, 2007 Good. Just in case. Remember the problem with my Bengal Nitro? When I saw the recall on the news, I kinda freaked. All is OK though, because the only wet food my cats get is ~2 tsp of tuna per day. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #4 March 17, 2007 Yeah, I wondered about that; and then I remembered that you spoiled her rotten. She still craving the syringe water? LOL, silly girl... But I use regular canned food - and I'm a bit more worried than not, you know? So we'll switch for a few days until things get identified and sorted out. I'm waiting for the list of brand names...that way, I can see who's the same, and who's not...as well as check out if my cabinets need to be cleaned. If you hear anything, lemme know, all right? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #5 March 17, 2007 Yeah, I'll let you know if anything else is reported. The whole idea of commercial cat food is kind of scary. Cats are killers and eaters of raw meat by design. Commercial cat food (dry and wet) often contains non meat based protein sources, which is maybe no big deal, but cats do seem to have problems with renal failure. What bugs me is the possibility that cat food may contain cerebrospinal materials and/or parts of diseased animals that are deemed not fit for humans. jim "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #6 March 17, 2007 *sigh of relief* I don't use that kind. If something ever happened to my baby I'd be devastated my dog is my best friend.History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #7 March 17, 2007 Thank god my babies only eat dry food. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #8 March 17, 2007 good reason to only feed the good stuff to your dog. Nutro is great and so is propac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #9 March 17, 2007 QuoteI'm waiting for the list of brand names...that way, I can see who's the same, and who's not...as well as check out if my cabinets need to be cleaned. If you hear anything, lemme know, all right? Ciels- Michele Information is listed here; link to dog foods is on upper left hand portion of the screen. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #10 March 17, 2007 Nutro is on the list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #11 March 17, 2007 QuoteCommercial cat food (dry and wet) often contains non meat based protein sources, which is maybe no big deal, but cats do seem to have problems with renal failure. In all the cats I've had over the years, none of them have had renal failure. I've used cheap food, expensive food - all kinds of food. When they've died, it's because of age (one at 22), or because of cancer, or because they've already had an inherent disease (they're all non-rehomable cats, the ones who live with me...). And our cat food is NOT on the list. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #12 March 17, 2007 QuoteNutro is on the list. Son of a Bitch Though if I understand this right, it is the wet food that has the problem not the dry....She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccsayre 0 #13 March 17, 2007 The list is NOT complete yet. According to P & G, their website will list all affected products later today. News reports specifically name Iams & Eucanuba also, and they are not on the list yet. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #14 March 17, 2007 you must be kidding...brb checking if large breed is on there..... Recall Information 1-866-895-2708 Americas Choice, Preferred Pets Authority Best Choice Companion Compliments Demoulas Market Basket Fine Feline Cat, Shep Dog Food Lion Foodtown Giant Companion Good n Meaty Hannaford Hill Country Fare Hy-Vee Key Food Laura Lynn Li'l Red Loving Meals Main Choice Nutriplan Nutro Max Gourmet Classics Nutro Natural Choice Paws Presidents Choice Price Chopper Priority Save-A-Lot Schnucks Sophistacat Special Kitty Springfield Pride Sprout Total Pet, My True Friend Wegmans Western Family White Rose Winn Dixie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #15 March 17, 2007 MOTHERFUCKER!!!!! They have already eaten half a 40lb bag of Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed and have been eating that brand for over two years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #16 March 17, 2007 QuoteNews reports specifically name Iams & Eucanuba also, and they are not on the list yet. I'll be watching... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #17 March 17, 2007 My cats eat dry prescription food (Royal Canin) since the oldest has "challenged" kidneys, however my mom (who shares my house) gives them a little canned food as a treat every night. I think she mostly gives them Friskies but now I'm going to have to raid her stash and tell her to cease and desist until this gets sorted out! The last thing my 17 year old kidney challenged cat needs is food that will CAUSE kidney failure! Guess I'll need to get to the vet's this morning, buy some "approved" treats and lay down the law with Grandma! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #18 March 17, 2007 QuoteNutro is on the list. It seems that for Nutro it is the 3oz. size of cat food Dec., Jan., Feb. production Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #19 March 17, 2007 Here are the links for Iams and Eukanuba Iams Eukanuba She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #20 March 17, 2007 Randy, I think the problem is with the canned food, at least that's how I'm reading it! Your dog should be fine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #21 March 17, 2007 Give them some sardines at least they are safe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #22 March 17, 2007 Yep I just saw, whew... I don't think I could handle Tyson or Beauty dying like that. I might get a bit pissed off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #23 March 18, 2007 Canned food is what is affected, not dry. I don't feed them Iams canned, so I'm feeling better. I use Friskies canned, and that is NOT on the list. Anyone see anything I missed? It's getting close to dinner time for them... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
