Comments on: Pet-food recall: The help you need, in one place http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/ The Web blog of the Pet Connection, a pet-care feature syndicated internationally by Universal Press. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:01:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Yahaloma http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-140354 Yahaloma Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:11:55 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-140354 I started feeding my puppy the nutra holistic foods, but after reading these comments, I took it back along with every can and biscuit. They gave me a store credit for everything. I am now cooking food with veggies and brown rice, etc for him. I pray he will not be affected at all from this food, he was eating it for only 9 days, but boy does this give an animal lover the scare! I will never give him dog food ever again. Thanks for all your comments, they helped me tremendously. I started feeding my puppy the nutra holistic foods, but after reading these comments, I took it back along with every can and biscuit. They gave me a store credit for everything. I am now cooking food with veggies and brown rice, etc for him. I pray he will not be affected at all from this food, he was eating it for only 9 days, but boy does this give an animal lover the scare! I will never give him dog food ever again.
Thanks for all your comments, they helped me tremendously.

]]> By: Brianne McCabe http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-94479 Brianne McCabe Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:17:20 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-94479 My dogs took a visit with my boyfriend and I to my parents. I've been feeding them the "raw diet" but my parents took feeding them in their own hands. They fed them ol' roy twice a day for three days. Now my dogs are throwing up, have horrible gas and diarrhea, and it has to be because of that food. They were in perfect health before hand on the raw diet and now they are suffering because of this crap people buy. My dogs took a visit with my boyfriend and I to my parents. I’ve been feeding them the “raw diet” but my parents took feeding them in their own hands. They fed them ol’ roy twice a day for three days. Now my dogs are throwing up, have horrible gas and diarrhea, and it has to be because of that food. They were in perfect health before hand on the raw diet and now they are suffering because of this crap people buy.

]]> By: Ross http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-10032 Ross Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:24:03 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-10032 My dog has eaten Mighty Dog cans for 12 years, and MD was not one of the listed brands (although they DID voluntarily recall pouches). In any case, she had instant urinary problems about two months ago (had to be walked every hour or two during the night and hardly urinated). She was tested and had no trace of urinary infection. She subsequently had severe bloody diarrhea and has had it on and off every other week or two since. She has been to the vet 4-5 times in the past 2 months and is currently eating only Hill's ID. Has anyone out there who feeds Mighty Dog seen the reported symptoms in their dog? My dog has eaten Mighty Dog cans for 12 years, and MD was not one of the listed brands (although they DID voluntarily recall pouches).
In any case, she had instant urinary problems about two months ago (had to be walked every hour or two during the night and hardly urinated). She was tested and had no trace of urinary infection. She subsequently had severe bloody diarrhea and has had it on and off every other week or two since. She has been to the vet 4-5 times in the past 2 months and is currently eating only Hill’s ID.
Has anyone out there who feeds Mighty Dog seen the reported symptoms in their dog?

]]> By: Leonard Campos http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-10029 Leonard Campos Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:13:21 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-10029 Has anyone reported problems with Purina's Kit n Kaboodle dry food? My cat vomits violently every time she is fed it. The vet thinks it might be a food allergy. But if others report this then it should be noted by your website. Has anyone reported problems with Purina’s Kit n Kaboodle dry food? My cat vomits violently every time she is fed it. The vet thinks it might be a food allergy. But if others report this then it should be noted by your website.

]]> By: Gwen http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9744 Gwen Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:57:47 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9744 Kitty- the FDA is now reporting that Menu's 'animal test' (which resulted in 10 fatalities) was not related to the customer complaints.. in other words, the animals weren't intentionally fed tainted products. Apparently, they were conducting a palatability test to see if the animals liked the food.. a new line, I believe. Three days into the study, they experienced the first food-related death. Apart from that, the FDA hasn't given us much to go on. Am I the only one who wishes they'd release information about the 80% of the dogs and cats subjected to the taste test who didn't die? It's all fine and good that they've reported the 20% fatality rate, but what I'd REALLY like to know is- what about the survivors? How many were spared? How many became sick, but recovered? Were those sickened primarily cats (this seems to be the case), primarily dogs, or a fairly even mix? Were any particular variables associated with those who survived vs. those who didn't? Did all the test pets consume the same foods, or was there some difference between what was served to those who became ill and what was served to those who did not? Among those who survived, did they all eat the tainted food, or did some of them refuse it as two of mine did? Etc., etc., etc.... Kitty- the FDA is now reporting that Menu’s ‘animal test’ (which resulted in 10 fatalities) was not related to the customer complaints.. in other words, the animals weren’t intentionally fed tainted products.

Apparently, they were conducting a palatability test to see if the animals liked the food.. a new line, I believe. Three days into the study, they experienced the first food-related death.

Apart from that, the FDA hasn’t given us much to go on. Am I the only one who wishes they’d release information about the 80% of the dogs and cats subjected to the taste test who didn’t die? It’s all fine and good that they’ve reported the 20% fatality rate, but what I’d REALLY like to know is- what about the survivors? How many were spared? How many became sick, but recovered? Were those sickened primarily cats (this seems to be the case), primarily dogs, or a fairly even mix? Were any particular variables associated with those who survived vs. those who didn’t? Did all the test pets consume the same foods, or was there some difference between what was served to those who became ill and what was served to those who did not? Among those who survived, did they all eat the tainted food, or did some of them refuse it as two of mine did? Etc., etc., etc….

]]> By: Samanth http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9714 Samanth Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:04:29 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9714 ran out of room. I found out Sat. morning about the recall both flavors he eats of Iams was on there. The cans I haave in the cupboard do not match the numbers of the recall, but I do not have the cans he has consumed. I am going to try to trace my receipt at the grocery store to see if they had been purchased. They keep talking of kidney failure, my vet believes it had something to do with the liver, I know the two work together. Is my cat a victim of this horrible night mare?My heart goes out to all that has been affected by this. ran out of room. I found out Sat. morning about the recall both flavors he eats of Iams was on there. The cans I haave in the cupboard do not match the numbers of the recall, but I do not have the cans he has consumed. I am going to try to trace my receipt at the grocery store to see if they had been purchased. They keep talking of kidney failure, my vet believes it had something to do with the liver, I know the two work together. Is my cat a victim of this horrible night mare?My heart goes out to all that has been affected by this.

]]> By: Samanth http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9713 Samanth Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:59:26 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9713 I took my cat to the vet on Monday because he was not eating, sleeping all the time, and you could just tell he did not feel good. The vet asked me if he could have eaten something he shouldn't have. I couldn't think of anything. He was jaundice, and she informed me that was a sign of liver problems. We tried to get blood, but the weak little kitty fought us pretty good, and she could not get a good blood sample. The vet was a fraid of sedating him if he had a liver problem it could be fatal. We had him on a pill, an IV, and force feeding him with a spoon. The next evening he was so weak he could not even hold his head up, so i had to make the horrible decision to put him to sleep. I took my cat to the vet on Monday because he was not eating, sleeping all the time, and you could just tell he did not feel good. The vet asked me if he could have eaten something he shouldn’t have. I couldn’t think of anything. He was jaundice, and she informed me that was a sign of liver problems. We tried to get blood, but the weak little kitty fought us pretty good, and she could not get a good blood sample. The vet was a fraid of sedating him if he had a liver problem it could be fatal. We had him on a pill, an IV, and force feeding him with a spoon. The next evening he was so weak he could not even hold his head up, so i had to make the horrible decision to put him to sleep.

]]> By: Jennifer Eckhart http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9700 Jennifer Eckhart Wed, 21 Mar 2007 01:07:28 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9700 I buried my dog CJ March 16th 2007. He was hospitalized for kidney failure after consuming Nutro Ultra Holistic canned food. My vet was very aggressive with treatment, but there was no response. Cj’s kidney values continued to elevate each day and never could stop the vomiting. By the 5th day all his levels(kidney,bun,phosphorous) were of the charts so I had no choice, I did not want him to suffer anymore. He was at the point of no return and I knew it. Kidney failure is a horrible death for pet and owner. I do have receipts for petsmart and also have a can of tainted food. I ‘m going to start looking into what my rights are legally. I would imagine that if the pet owners that have lost a pet due to this negligence stood together we might have a better chance of making a difference> I don’t want CJ’s suffering and death to be in vain. Jennifer I buried my dog CJ March 16th 2007. He was hospitalized for kidney failure after consuming Nutro Ultra Holistic canned food. My vet was very aggressive with treatment, but there was no response. Cj’s kidney values continued to elevate each day and never could stop the vomiting. By the 5th day all his levels(kidney,bun,phosphorous) were of the charts so I had no choice, I did not want him to suffer anymore. He was at the point of no return and I knew it. Kidney failure is a horrible death for pet and owner.
I do have receipts for petsmart and also have a can of tainted food. I ‘m going to start looking into what my rights are legally. I would imagine that if the pet owners that have lost a pet due to this negligence stood together we might have a better chance of making a difference> I don’t want CJ’s suffering and death to be in vain.
Jennifer

]]> By: Ophelia Galindo http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9695 Ophelia Galindo Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:37:54 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9695 Our puppy had her 1-year checkup on 2/14 and we were advised to change her to adult food, so that night I bought Nutro Ultra and started her on it the next day. Within 2 days she was lethargic and vomiting, within 2 more days she was in the hospital with renal failure. Luckily she survived, but we have spent over $1,100, not to mention the trauma to our children for almost losing their Sadie. Sadly, other owners have not been so fortunate, and my heart goes out to them. Ultimately, I'm furious at Nutro -- nowhere on their labels does it say that their 'premium' food is manufactured at a pet food 'aggregator' in another country. Their website continues to claim they have not been affected when I and others have provided them ample information to know that they are indeed responsible for pet illness and perhaps death. Where are the lawyers? I can't believe I typed that :} Our puppy had her 1-year checkup on 2/14 and we were advised to change her to adult food, so that night I bought Nutro Ultra and started her on it the next day. Within 2 days she was lethargic and vomiting, within 2 more days she was in the hospital with renal failure. Luckily she survived, but we have spent over $1,100, not to mention the trauma to our children for almost losing their Sadie. Sadly, other owners have not been so fortunate, and my heart goes out to them.

Ultimately, I’m furious at Nutro — nowhere on their labels does it say that their ‘premium’ food is manufactured at a pet food ‘aggregator’ in another country. Their website continues to claim they have not been affected when I and others have provided them ample information to know that they are indeed responsible for pet illness and perhaps death.

Where are the lawyers? I can’t believe I typed that :}

]]> By: Peggy http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9694 Peggy Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:36:27 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/18/pet-food-recall-the-help-you-need-in-one-place/#comment-9694 I am lucky my animals are fine, because I feed them better quality food, wellness, but I did have a client's dog that I was his pet sitter that all of a sudden got sick and had kidney failure, he died. I am so sad that this has happened and I really feel for everyone that has lost their beloved pet. Do your research and find a better quality food out there, most of the foods mentioned have so much bad suff in them and by-products. The more you do your homework the better informed you will be. Don't ever buy store brand foods, go to the better speicality pet stores to get your pets their food. This is unfortunate that this has happened. I am lucky my animals are fine, because I feed them better quality food, wellness, but I did have a client’s dog that I was his pet sitter that all of a sudden got sick and had kidney failure, he died. I am so sad that this has happened and I really feel for everyone that has lost their beloved pet. Do your research and find a better quality food out there, most of the foods mentioned have so much bad suff in them and by-products. The more you do your homework the better informed you will be. Don’t ever buy store brand foods, go to the better speicality pet stores to get your pets their food. This is unfortunate that this has happened.

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