Comments on: Pet food recall: FDA press conference report http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts led by Dr. Marty Becker. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:52:24 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Berni http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/comment-page-2/#comment-93277 Berni Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:09:33 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/#comment-93277 My 1 year old daschund is very very sick. He went from a very robust, feisty little ball of energy to not being able to walk in 3 days. He went to the Vet this am, and I carried along a package of Meat Blast Pork Twists and I thought they were suspect. The vet, in a hurry, kind of blew me off, saying never to feed those to the pets and choose rather, hooves or sterilized bones. Then, he administered an iv to hydrate (hump of water) and two shots for vomiting and severe bloody diahrrea. He didn't really say what he thought caused my dog to be so sick.....but he did call later saying he saw whipworm and to come back on Monday for the pills. There were no blood tests taken or xrays. He never even looked at the package. I threw it away in his office, but have the receipt. I purchased them at Walmart last week, thinking surely to God, they have emptied their shelves. Well, it's evening, Saturday night, after midnight actually. My dog seems to be in very dire straights. I went online in a panic, and found this: http://socalmuchacha.wordpress.com/pet-food-recall-infoposts/#comment-3905, mentioning the same product. It was Meat Blast Pork Twists, China, Wheat Gluten. I don't have the money to pay for today's visit let alone get this product tested. Is there anyone that might be able to do this independently for free? Please, I fear for everyone's pets and would like to have this product put on some suspect list, separate from the FDA, which btw, I will call tomorrow. You can't email in complaints, I guess. Thank you so much and please feel free to e mail me at my address: Berni Aziz bsa1111@yahoo.com Athens, TN 37303 My 1 year old daschund is very very sick. He went from a very robust, feisty little ball of energy to not being able to walk in 3 days. He went to the Vet this am, and I carried along a package of Meat Blast Pork Twists and I thought they were suspect. The vet, in a hurry, kind of blew me off, saying never to feed those to the pets and choose rather, hooves or sterilized bones. Then, he administered an iv to hydrate (hump of water) and two shots for vomiting and severe bloody diahrrea. He didn’t really say what he thought caused my dog to be so sick…..but he did call later saying he saw whipworm and to come back on Monday for the pills. There were no blood tests taken or xrays. He never even looked at the package. I threw it away in his office, but have the receipt. I purchased them at Walmart last week, thinking surely to God, they have emptied their shelves. Well, it’s evening, Saturday night, after midnight actually. My dog seems to be in very dire straights. I went online in a panic, and found this:

http://socalmuchacha.wordpress.....mment-3905, mentioning the same product.

It was Meat Blast Pork Twists, China, Wheat Gluten. I don’t have the money to pay for today’s visit let alone get this product tested. Is there anyone that might be able to do this independently for free? Please, I fear for everyone’s pets and would like to have this product put on some suspect list, separate from the FDA, which btw, I will call tomorrow. You can’t email in complaints, I guess. Thank you so much and please feel free to e mail me at my address:

Berni Aziz

bsa1111@yahoo.com
Athens, TN 37303

]]> By: Ruth http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/comment-page-2/#comment-34690 Ruth Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:54:22 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/#comment-34690 Mary, so sorry to read about your pet cat. I agree with you that your cat deserved better and dont blame it on age. My pet was only 6yrs old and she died from what I beleive was tainted food. And its not on the recall list. That makes it even more hard to accept the cause. I know how she suffered and it was so sudden. I had a Chihuahua mix and she had been a healthy, happy fur-baby. Once again, I am sorry for your loss. Mary, so sorry to read about your pet cat. I agree with you that your cat deserved better and dont blame it on age.
My pet was only 6yrs old and she died from what I beleive was tainted food. And its not on the recall list. That makes it even more hard to accept the cause. I know how she suffered and it was so sudden. I had a Chihuahua mix and she had been a healthy, happy fur-baby.

Once again, I am sorry for your loss.

]]> By: Mary Briant http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/comment-page-2/#comment-33451 Mary Briant Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/#comment-33451 Hannibal’s Story Hannibal was a very sweet, 20 year old cat. I had his mother and Hannibal was literally been born in my lap. Despite his advanced age, Hannibal still chased lizards and bugs. After making several loops around the perimeter of the house checking on his domain, he would lay down in the front yard and soak up the sun. When the family gathered in the kitchen, Hannibal would sit on the counter right in the middle of everything. He was the only cat I ever knew that would actually come to you when called. His hearing and vision were not what they used to be and he had some stiffness in his joints; however, he was in good health up until March 9th when he suddenly stopped eating. Hannibal loved to snack all day long and I couldn’t remember the last time he refused to eat. I even offered him tuna fish but he wouldn’t touch it. All he wanted to do was drink water. The last meals he ate were foil envelopes of Special Kitty in gravy that I purchased at our local Walmart. It was the first time I bought this brand and I had been feeding it for less than a week as a change from his regular dry food. On the night of March 15th, I woke up to hear Hannibal screaming in pain. I sat up all night with him and held him to soothe him. The next morning he could not walk straight; he could only stagger sideways. I called my vet and accepted that euthanasia was the only thing that could be done for my dear, sweet, little Hannibal. The appointment was made for 3:00pm at Aalatash Animal Hospital. I spent the day carrying Hannibal around the yard and telling him how wonderful he was and how much he meant to all of us. I sat next to him while he lay in the sunshine for the last time. Later that afternoon, I held him in my arms as he was released from the horrible pain of renal failure. Yes, he was a very old cat and 20 year old cats can go into renal failure on their own, but because of the suddenness of what happened to Hannibal coupled with my feeding him the recalled tainted cat food, I have no doubt that it was the Special Kitty cat food that killed him. Yes, he was a very old cat but he deserved whatever time he had left to be with us – whether it would have been six months or six years – and he deserved a more peaceful death – not the hours of pain that he suffered. It is very important to me that Hannibal’s death be counted with all the other beloved animal companions who were poisoned by the tainted food we purchased in good faith. Yes, Hannibal was old but he still deserves to be counted because he does count to me and to my family. Hannibal’s Story

Hannibal was a very sweet, 20 year old cat. I had his mother and Hannibal was literally been born in my lap. Despite his advanced age, Hannibal still chased lizards and bugs. After making several loops around the perimeter of the house checking on his domain, he would lay down in the front yard and soak up the sun. When the family gathered in the kitchen, Hannibal would sit on the counter right in the middle of everything. He was the only cat I ever knew that would actually come to you when called. His hearing and vision were not what they used to be and he had some stiffness in his joints; however, he was in good health up until March 9th when he suddenly stopped eating. Hannibal loved to snack all day long and I couldn’t remember the last time he refused to eat. I even offered him tuna fish but he wouldn’t touch it. All he wanted to do was drink water. The last meals he ate were foil envelopes of Special Kitty in gravy that I purchased at our local Walmart. It was the first time I bought this brand and I had been feeding it for less than a week as a change from his regular dry food. On the night of March 15th, I woke up to hear Hannibal screaming in pain. I sat up all night with him and held him to soothe him. The next morning he could not walk straight; he could only stagger sideways. I called my vet and accepted that euthanasia was the only thing that could be done for my dear, sweet, little Hannibal. The appointment was made for 3:00pm at Aalatash Animal Hospital. I spent the day carrying Hannibal around the yard and telling him how wonderful he was and how much he meant to all of us. I sat next to him while he lay in the sunshine for the last time. Later that afternoon, I held him in my arms as he was released from the horrible pain of renal failure.

Yes, he was a very old cat and 20 year old cats can go into renal failure on their own, but because of the suddenness of what happened to Hannibal coupled with my feeding him the recalled tainted cat food, I have no doubt that it was the Special Kitty cat food that killed him. Yes, he was a very old cat but he deserved whatever time he had left to be with us – whether it would have been six months or six years – and he deserved a more peaceful death – not the hours of pain that he suffered.

It is very important to me that Hannibal’s death be counted with all the other beloved animal companions who were poisoned by the tainted food we purchased in good faith. Yes, Hannibal was old but he still deserves to be counted because he does count to me and to my family.

]]> By: Ruth http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/comment-page-2/#comment-26730 Ruth Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:32:05 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/#comment-26730 It's all about the money, pure and simple just greed and money in their pockets while our pets are made to suffer. Little by little other companies are starting to recall their products. Still don't know why my dog died even though she didn't eat the wet food but ate the dry food. It’s all about the money, pure and simple just greed and money in their pockets while our pets are made to suffer.

Little by little other companies are starting to recall their products.

Still don’t know why my dog died even though she didn’t eat the wet food but ate the dry food.

]]> By: Ruth http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/comment-page-2/#comment-25755 Ruth Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:52:44 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/#comment-25755 Another recall came out today on Sunshine dog treats made for Ol'Roy dog bones. Who else is next? Another recall came out today on Sunshine dog treats made for Ol’Roy dog bones.

Who else is next?

]]> By: Ruth http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/comment-page-2/#comment-24693 Ruth Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:09:38 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/#comment-24693 I called IAM's and FDA and filed a complaint on the dry food. If you suspect that your pet died from eating the dry food they should know about it. I called IAM’s and FDA and filed a complaint on the dry food. If you suspect that your pet died from eating the dry food they should know about it.

]]> By: Mimi Alberu http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/comment-page-2/#comment-23664 Mimi Alberu Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:06:34 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/#comment-23664 Jamie - one of my cats has been prone to urinary problems in the past. He has done really well with By Nature Organics canned food and Serengeti or Innova grain-free dry food. He also gets Veterinarian's Best Feline Urinary Support chewable tabs. If he does have a flare-up, I give him homeopathic Cantharis pellets dissolved in a little warm milk. Jamie - one of my cats has been prone to urinary problems in the past. He has done really well with By Nature Organics canned food and Serengeti or Innova grain-free dry food. He also gets Veterinarian’s Best Feline Urinary Support chewable tabs. If he does have a flare-up, I give him homeopathic Cantharis pellets dissolved in a little warm milk.

]]> By: Mimi Alberu http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/comment-page-2/#comment-23646 Mimi Alberu Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:50:23 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/#comment-23646 My heartfelt condolences to all who have lost beloved companions. If you aren't familiar with Whole Dog Journal and their annual reviews of both canned and dry dog foods, you owe it to yourself and your pets to subscribe! (You won't find Science Diet or Iams on their "top ten.") I have been feeding a combination of home-prepared food and organic, grain-free holistic brands such as Innova Evo and Solid Gold's Barking at the Moon for many years, with great results. My cats and dogs have led long, healthy lives free of fleas, allergies, skin problems, and other common ailments. Yes, it costs more, but consider the alternative! At the very least, read the ingredient lists if you buy commercial brands. Ingredients to avoid: BY-PRODUCTS! Grain fractions; "Generic" proteins or fats; Artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives; Sweeteners; Ingredients to look for: Meat and poultry (listed first!); Fish; Whole grains; Vegetables and fruit (organic even better). You'll see the results - soft, shiny, itch-free coat, clear eyes and ears, no doggie breath - and best of all, peace of mind that your pet won't be affected by contaminated ingredients! My heartfelt condolences to all who have lost beloved companions. If you aren’t familiar with Whole Dog Journal and their annual reviews of both canned and dry dog foods, you owe it to yourself and your pets to subscribe! (You won’t find Science Diet or Iams on their “top ten.”) I have been feeding a combination of home-prepared food and organic, grain-free holistic brands such as Innova Evo and Solid Gold’s Barking at the Moon for many years, with great results. My cats and dogs have led long, healthy lives free of fleas, allergies, skin problems, and other common ailments. Yes, it costs more, but consider the alternative! At the very least, read the ingredient lists if you buy commercial brands. Ingredients to avoid:

BY-PRODUCTS!
Grain fractions;
“Generic” proteins or fats;
Artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives;
Sweeteners;

Ingredients to look for:

Meat and poultry (listed first!);
Fish;
Whole grains;
Vegetables and fruit (organic even better).

You’ll see the results - soft, shiny, itch-free coat, clear eyes and ears, no doggie breath - and best of all, peace of mind that your pet won’t be affected by contaminated ingredients!

]]> By: jamie http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/comment-page-2/#comment-19757 jamie Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:52:52 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/#comment-19757 HI, We feed C/D to our cat. I would like to switch the cat to a organic / free range diet, the way our dogs eat, but I fear a return of the urinary crystal problems. HI,

We feed C/D to our cat. I would like to switch the cat to a organic / free range diet, the way our dogs eat, but I fear a return of the urinary crystal problems.

]]> By: Ruth http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/comment-page-2/#comment-18708 Ruth Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:55:26 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-fda-press-conference-report/#comment-18708 Gayelea, my pet Chi/terrier mix also died 2 days before the recall hit the media. It was fast and sudden. The vet didn't really know why. Said her red blood cells were very low and put her on predisone and antibotics because she thought she had an unkown infection. Bottom line she had kidney and liver failure. Said it was an auto-immune disfunction. Something inside me thought there was more to why she got so sick. I don't think she really knew what made her sick.Nothing added up. My pet was 6 yrs. old in good health. She ate IAM's mini chunks and treats. At this point IAM's can deny everything but in my heart I believe it was the food. The last batch of food, she din't want to eat it. She was not one to turn away from food. My daughter called her piggy because she was getting fat. In fact I bought at one time IAM's weight control. Now I read that they put some chemical thats not good for dogs. Well, she wouldn't eat that either and I went back to the mini chunks. I am so sorry to all who have lost a pet. You all must be as heartbroken as I. My pet was my baby, my shadow, my companion. Gayelea, my pet Chi/terrier mix also died 2 days before the recall hit the media. It was fast and sudden. The vet didn’t really know why. Said her red blood cells were very low and put her on predisone and antibotics because she thought she had an unkown infection. Bottom line she had kidney and liver failure. Said it was an auto-immune disfunction. Something inside me thought there was more to why she got so sick. I don’t think she really knew what made her sick.Nothing added up. My pet was 6 yrs. old in good health. She ate IAM’s mini chunks and treats.
At this point IAM’s can deny everything but in my heart I believe it was the food. The last batch of food, she din’t want to eat it. She was not one to turn away from food. My daughter called her piggy because she was getting fat. In fact I bought at one time IAM’s weight control. Now I read that they put some chemical thats not good for dogs. Well, she wouldn’t eat that either and I went back to the mini chunks.

I am so sorry to all who have lost a pet. You all must be as heartbroken as I. My pet was my baby, my shadow, my companion.

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