Comments on: Pet-food recall: Again, the numbers http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts led by Dr. Marty Becker. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:03:02 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: CloudDancer Mogle http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/comment-page-2/#comment-14302 CloudDancer Mogle Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:53:47 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/#comment-14302 Somehow this needs to be sent to ALL local news station. I'll see what I can do here in Louisville. Somehow this needs to be sent to ALL local news station. I’ll see what I can do here in Louisville.

]]> By: Linda http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/comment-page-2/#comment-13980 Linda Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:03:33 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/#comment-13980 My vet just called me and said that Science Diet Dry (all Science Diet for that matter) is safe. They test all their foods and he told me not to worry. Mercy's problem (my Dobie) in no way is or was related to any Science Diet she had eaten. I trust my vet very much; he is up to speed on this. So, that is a relief. My vet just called me and said that Science Diet Dry (all Science Diet for that matter) is safe. They test all their foods and he told me not to worry. Mercy’s problem (my Dobie) in no way is or was related to any Science Diet she had eaten.

I trust my vet very much; he is up to speed on this. So, that is a relief.

]]> By: Jenny Weedman http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/comment-page-2/#comment-13976 Jenny Weedman Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:59:12 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/#comment-13976 So needless to say, I once recommended Nutro to everyone and considered it to be one of the best foods on the market, but now I'm boycotting it. I feel that they're covering something up and I don't like being lied to, especially when my babies' lives are at stake. And as an after thought, my mom works with this lady who lost one of her dogs (a Shih Tzu mix) and her other one (a Boston Terrier) got really sick, reportedly to rat poison, in December. Don't quote me on this, because I'm not 100% sure, but I think she said she was feeding Nutro Max dry. I'll have to double check and let you know. So needless to say, I once recommended Nutro to everyone and considered it to be one of the best foods on the market, but now I’m boycotting it. I feel that they’re covering something up and I don’t like being lied to, especially when my babies’ lives are at stake.

And as an after thought, my mom works with this lady who lost one of her dogs (a Shih Tzu mix) and her other one (a Boston Terrier) got really sick, reportedly to rat poison, in December. Don’t quote me on this, because I’m not 100% sure, but I think she said she was feeding Nutro Max dry. I’ll have to double check and let you know.

]]> By: Jenny Weedman http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/comment-page-2/#comment-13973 Jenny Weedman Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:56:58 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/#comment-13973 I have been feeding all six of my dogs Nutro Natural Choice dry dog food for about a year now. Back in late October, they all started vomiting a few times a week, always within 3 hours after eating. Pooters, my Chihuahua, started with explosive, bloody diarrhea and greenish yellow vomit had to be admitted in the hospital for four days. The vet said he had been given some kind of poison, possibly rat poison. I thought my roomate had poisoned him because she went a little crazy right around that time. I still haven't ruled that out as a possibility, but I think it's something that needs to be considered in regards to the pet food recall. His problem has recurred every month since for about 4-7 days a month, except it has just been vomit with no diarrhea. However, you can tell his bowels are upset because you can hear them gurgling clear across the house. After finding the posts talking about problems in association with the Nutro dry dog foods, my mom contacted Nutro and they were very snippy and rude to her. They told her that there is NO way the dry dog foods could be affected because it comes from a different manufacturing company. They are refusing to take back the $130 worth of dry dog and cat food we bought right before the recall. I just threw every bit of it out because I felt like everytime I feed my animals, I'm killing them. I switched them to the new Blue food at Petsmart and guess what.... after being on it for a week we've had absolutely no vomit from any of them. I have been feeding all six of my dogs Nutro Natural Choice dry dog food for about a year now. Back in late October, they all started vomiting a few times a week, always within 3 hours after eating. Pooters, my Chihuahua, started with explosive, bloody diarrhea and greenish yellow vomit had to be admitted in the hospital for four days. The vet said he had been given some kind of poison, possibly rat poison. I thought my roomate had poisoned him because she went a little crazy right around that time. I still haven’t ruled that out as a possibility, but I think it’s something that needs to be considered in regards to the pet food recall. His problem has recurred every month since for about 4-7 days a month, except it has just been vomit with no diarrhea. However, you can tell his bowels are upset because you can hear them gurgling clear across the house.

After finding the posts talking about problems in association with the Nutro dry dog foods, my mom contacted Nutro and they were very snippy and rude to her. They told her that there is NO way the dry dog foods could be affected because it comes from a different manufacturing company. They are refusing to take back the $130 worth of dry dog and cat food we bought right before the recall. I just threw every bit of it out because I felt like everytime I feed my animals, I’m killing them. I switched them to the new Blue food at Petsmart and guess what…. after being on it for a week we’ve had absolutely no vomit from any of them.

]]> By: Karla Thompson http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/comment-page-2/#comment-13465 Karla Thompson Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:15:44 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/#comment-13465 I have been trying to determine (for 7mos.), why my 11yr. old toy poodle, "Chance", continues to have elevated Liver enzymes. Although he was very ill when I pulled him from a shelter(14 months ago), his original bloodwork showed fairly normal liver counts. I have his blood tested every 3mos. and each time, enzymes have gone up 100 pts. He is on a daily medication for this, but they still continue to rise. My vet says it could be the steroid in his daily eye drops, but I wouldn't think that could make such a huge difference. I have looked for months into what he's ingesting that could be killing his liver? He has always had a homecooked diet. I had come up with nothing until last Wednesday...As I'm giving him his night-night snack (out of the bedside drawer), it occurs to me: OH NO! My heart sinks, I read the package, it contains wheat gluten, made by Nutro, suppose to be all natural, a SOFT treat (Chance has only 4 teeth), not on any recall list. I have to wonder..Could it be? I stopped immediately, and took all 3 dogs, to the kitchen, and said we'll have to find something else. He has been eating these treats (nightly) for at least 10 mos. I drive 120 miles ,every month, to buy these, and I'm pissed! I guess I'll be saving on gas, now! My prayers are with all the fur babies and also, the people that love them! I have been trying to determine (for 7mos.), why my 11yr. old toy poodle, “Chance”, continues to have elevated Liver enzymes. Although he was very ill when I pulled him from a shelter(14 months ago), his original bloodwork showed fairly normal liver counts. I have his blood tested every 3mos. and each time, enzymes have gone up 100 pts. He is on a daily medication for this, but they still continue to rise. My vet says it could be the steroid in his daily eye drops, but I wouldn’t think that could make such a huge difference. I have looked for months into what he’s ingesting that could be killing his liver? He has always had a homecooked diet. I had come up with nothing until last Wednesday…As I’m giving him his night-night snack (out of the bedside drawer), it occurs to me: OH NO! My heart sinks, I read the package, it contains wheat gluten, made by Nutro, suppose to be all natural, a SOFT treat (Chance has only 4 teeth), not on any recall list. I have to wonder..Could it be? I stopped immediately, and took all 3 dogs, to the kitchen, and said we’ll have to find something else. He has been eating these treats (nightly) for at least 10 mos. I drive 120 miles ,every month, to buy these, and I’m pissed! I guess I’ll be saving on gas, now! My prayers are with all the fur babies and also, the people that love them!

]]> By: DeeAnn http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/comment-page-2/#comment-13427 DeeAnn Tue, 27 Mar 2007 03:02:20 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/#comment-13427 RE: Recalled food still being sold Take your digital cameras to the store. Tell the store Manager that you are documenting the fact that recalled food is still on their shelf, and you will provide any Attorney with the proof (buy a package if need be and keep the receipt). Then ask for the phone number to their Corporate Headquarters. Call Corporate and explain what you did and why. Take action and it may pay off. Businesses have owned us for too long now, lets change that. How do you prove the date--use a current newspaper with the date in the photo. RE: Recalled food still being sold

Take your digital cameras to the store. Tell the store Manager that you are documenting the fact that recalled food is still on their shelf, and you will provide any Attorney with the proof (buy a package if need be and keep the receipt). Then ask for the phone number to their Corporate Headquarters. Call Corporate and explain what you did and why. Take action and it may pay off. Businesses have owned us for too long now, lets change that.

How do you prove the date—use a current newspaper with the date in the photo.

]]> By: DeeAnn http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/comment-page-2/#comment-13416 DeeAnn Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:46:43 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/#comment-13416 My heart goes out to all the pet owners who have lost their friends. I wrote an email to the link you provided for the Associated Press. As Follows: Why are you not doing more in depth reporting? As a reporting agency, you of all people should know by now that there is more than 16 pet deaths than Menufood says. No wonder MSM is losing the audience--we are losing faith in you. How about at least in your reporting direct pet owners to petconnection.com so that others feel there is a place to turn in this tragedy. My heart goes out to all the pet owners who have lost their friends.

I wrote an email to the link you provided for the Associated Press. As Follows:

Why are you not doing more in depth reporting? As a reporting agency, you of all people should know by now that there is more than 16 pet deaths than Menufood says. No wonder MSM is losing the audience—we are losing faith in you.

How about at least in your reporting direct pet owners to petconnection.com so that others feel there is a place to turn in this tragedy.

]]> By: Alexis http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/comment-page-2/#comment-13396 Alexis Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:14:12 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/#comment-13396 Our beloved 16 month old toy poodle,Alex,died March 5, 2007. I cannot conclusively say it was his food, but he exibited signs of poisoning. I fed him Iams dry puppy food. Our beloved 16 month old toy poodle,Alex,died March 5, 2007. I cannot conclusively say it was his food, but he exibited signs of poisoning. I fed him Iams dry puppy food.

]]> By: Kim http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/comment-page-2/#comment-13383 Kim Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:51:57 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/#comment-13383 Lacy - Scotty's blood work showed extremely elevated liver counts. He's lethargic, not eating, drinking lots of water, has orange urine - the same symptoms that resulted in the dog food recall two years ago that effected the liver and not the kidneys. I have the recalled dog food can which still has some gravy in it. I will be taking it to the vet tomorrow for testing. It was just too coincidental that Scotty stopped eating nine days ago, within days of having digested the contaminated food. My vets told me that not alot of information is coming out about this and they may ultimately find that it also affects the liver. Since there's no central information point that's available to consumers, it's hard to tell if other pets are displaying liver problems and not kidney problems as a result of eating the contaminated food. I hope you cat had a full recovery. Lacy - Scotty’s blood work showed extremely elevated liver counts. He’s lethargic, not eating, drinking lots of water, has orange urine - the same symptoms that resulted in the dog food recall two years ago that effected the liver and not the kidneys. I have the recalled dog food can which still has some gravy in it. I will be taking it to the vet tomorrow for testing. It was just too coincidental that Scotty stopped eating nine days ago, within days of having digested the contaminated food. My vets told me that not alot of information is coming out about this and they may ultimately find that it also affects the liver. Since there’s no central information point that’s available to consumers, it’s hard to tell if other pets are displaying liver problems and not kidney problems as a result of eating the contaminated food.
I hope you cat had a full recovery.

]]> By: Linda http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/comment-page-2/#comment-13222 Linda Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:49:43 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/25/pet-food-recall-again-the-numbers/#comment-13222 Oh Maryanne P. - so sorry to hear about your Sammy. I have a Sammy mix and he is a big lovie and such a happy guy. I'm so sad for your loss. Oh Maryanne P. - so sorry to hear about your Sammy. I have a Sammy mix and he is a big lovie and such a happy guy. I’m so sad for your loss.

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