Comments on: Pet-food recall: Hill’s … is that it? Hello? FDA? Hello? http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:26:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Janice http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/comment-page-4/#comment-29374 Janice Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:20:10 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/#comment-29374 Has anyone had a pet affected by Hill's Prescription feline c/d dry? Has anyone had a pet affected by Hill’s Prescription feline c/d dry?

]]> By: lauowolf http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/comment-page-4/#comment-29356 lauowolf Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:14:37 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/#comment-29356 If you google powdered taurine, you will be able to track down sources. If you're going to be feeding home prepared meals you need to make sure they get that, and sufficient calcium--they can't just get muscle meat for long-term health. (I'm here trying to invent cat diet 101.) If you google powdered taurine, you will be able to track down sources.
If you’re going to be feeding home prepared meals you need to make sure they get that, and sufficient calcium—they can’t just get muscle meat for long-term health.
(I’m here trying to invent cat diet 101.)

]]> By: laura http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/comment-page-4/#comment-19874 laura Mon, 02 Apr 2007 03:39:03 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/#comment-19874 To PETLOVER: I'm curious why you're looking for a cat food with the LOWEST PROTEIN. All the many sites I've gone to and articles I've read (by professionals, vets, dietitians)say that cats require HIGH PROTEIN, a fair amount of fat and VERY LOW CARBS. Did you read or hear something that makes you say the contrary? If so, what? To PETLOVER: I’m curious why you’re looking for a cat food with the LOWEST PROTEIN. All the many sites I’ve gone to and articles I’ve read (by professionals, vets, dietitians)say that cats require HIGH PROTEIN, a fair amount of fat and VERY LOW CARBS. Did you read or hear something that makes you say the contrary? If so, what?

]]> By: laura http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/comment-page-4/#comment-19820 laura Mon, 02 Apr 2007 02:54:17 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/#comment-19820 To: PETLOVER...I'm curious why you're looking for food with the LOWEST level of protein. Virtually all the cat diet savvy sites(holistic, natural, organic,etc) say that cats need a HIGH protein diet w/ fair amount of fat and very little carbs. Even diabetic cats are recommended this kind of diet. Did you read something that contradicts all these vets and feline diet specialists? To: PETLOVER…I’m curious why you’re looking for food with the LOWEST level of protein. Virtually all the cat diet savvy sites(holistic, natural, organic,etc) say that cats need a HIGH protein diet w/ fair amount of fat and very little carbs. Even diabetic cats are recommended this kind of diet. Did you read something that contradicts all these vets and feline diet specialists?

]]> By: Marilyn http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/comment-page-4/#comment-19760 Marilyn Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:53:52 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/#comment-19760 "They rechecked his levels last night and all were in “NORMAL” range. They let me take him home and said everything should be fine. I am just worried because he is SOOOOOOOO tired today." Like Kim, I too work in a vet clinic. To Jeanna, Many times they don't sleep very well when they don't feel well, then when they start to feel better they sleep a lot and sleep deeply because they do feel better now. Let's hope that is what your kitty is doing. I'm sorry that some of you have not felt that your vets have been responsive to your concerns. At our clinic I have become the "info person", checking the internet frequently and letting everyone (vet, staff, clients) know what I find out. As a result, we have stayed on top of the information available. However, the information has been hard to find and we have not received the official notifications that I feel we should have been given. And those that we did get, we got long after I had aleady ferreted it out on my own. I, too have been disappointed with the information coming to us. Also, I called the FDA days ago and have still to receive a call back from them. I will be on the phone tomorrow again working this issue on behalf of our clients and patients. In addition, we are questioning each and every one of our clients in depth about what they are feeding their pets regardless of their reasons for coming into the clinic and informing them of the situation. And, I have called clients immediately when we received notice of any recalled food that we knew the pets were eating, and urged them to bring their pets in for exam and testing. We are also providing any client with any information they may need from us if they choose to join a class action suit. I really do believe we have been as proactive as we can be. We really do care about our clients and about our patients, and we also have pets that we are worried about too. We are all in this together. “They rechecked his levels last night and all were in “NORMAL” range. They let me take him home and said everything should be fine. I am just worried because he is SOOOOOOOO tired today.”

Like Kim, I too work in a vet clinic. To Jeanna, Many times they don’t sleep very well when they don’t feel well, then when they start to feel better they sleep a lot and sleep deeply because they do feel better now. Let’s hope that is what your kitty is doing.

I’m sorry that some of you have not felt that your vets have been responsive to your concerns. At our clinic I have become the “info person”, checking the internet frequently and letting everyone (vet, staff, clients) know what I find out. As a result, we have stayed on top of the information available. However, the information has been hard to find and we have not received the official notifications that I feel we should have been given. And those that we did get, we got long after I had aleady ferreted it out on my own. I, too have been disappointed with the information coming to us. Also, I called the FDA days ago and have still to receive a call back from them. I will be on the phone tomorrow again working this issue on behalf of our clients and patients. In addition, we are questioning each and every one of our clients in depth about what they are feeding their pets regardless of their reasons for coming into the clinic and informing them of the situation. And, I have called clients immediately when we received notice of any recalled food that we knew the pets were eating, and urged them to bring their pets in for exam and testing. We are also providing any client with any information they may need from us if they choose to join a class action suit. I really do believe we have been as proactive as we can be. We really do care about our clients and about our patients, and we also have pets that we are worried about too. We are all in this together.

]]> By: Jeanna http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/comment-page-4/#comment-19750 Jeanna Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:43:48 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/#comment-19750 Hi DeeAnn, Thanks for the info. My vet said "maybe another blood test in a couple weeks." So, I thought at the time, that SHOULD be a good thing. I also read that it is hard on a cat when their blood is drawn, and try to do it as little as possible. And his was drawn twice in 36 hours and twice one week prior. So, I am thinking he may just need a break. But, I don't want to be naieve and think all will be OK if its not. He is urinating in his box. Thanks for the suggestion on the water. Do you think reverse osmosis water is good enough? Or, Where do you get bottled steam distilled water? Thank you so much for your help! PS...when my cat just ate, he seemed to perk up a bit. But, then went right back to sleep 15 minutes later...this time on his kitty tower...not under the bed. Hi DeeAnn,

Thanks for the info. My vet said “maybe another blood test in a couple weeks.” So, I thought at the time, that SHOULD be a good thing. I also read that it is hard on a cat when their blood is drawn, and try to do it as little as possible. And his was drawn twice in 36 hours and twice one week prior. So, I am thinking he may just need a break. But, I don’t want to be naieve and think all will be OK if its not.

He is urinating in his box.

Thanks for the suggestion on the water. Do you think reverse osmosis water is good enough? Or, Where do you get bottled steam distilled water?

Thank you so much for your help!

PS…when my cat just ate, he seemed to perk up a bit. But, then went right back to sleep 15 minutes later…this time on his kitty tower…not under the bed.

]]> By: DeeAnn http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/comment-page-4/#comment-19721 DeeAnn Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:18:55 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/#comment-19721 Jeanna, When cats are stressed, finding a quite hiding place is what they like to do. Did your vet want another follow-up? Get the cleanest water you can for your pet. I have my on bottled steam distilled water, no chemicals which may be really important right now. Eating, no diarrhea or vomit is a good sign for you to see. Is he going potty ok? Again does the vet want to do a follow up soon? Jeanna, When cats are stressed, finding a quite hiding place is what they like to do. Did your vet want another follow-up? Get the cleanest water you can for your pet. I have my on bottled steam distilled water, no chemicals which may be really important right now.

Eating, no diarrhea or vomit is a good sign for you to see. Is he going potty ok? Again does the vet want to do a follow up soon?

]]> By: Jeanna http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/comment-page-4/#comment-19660 Jeanna Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:38:04 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/#comment-19660 Also, just wanted to let everyone know: They just recalled Hills M/D in Australia too. I guess this thing is going to go further than just the US...I thought it would. Also, just wanted to let everyone know: They just recalled Hills M/D in Australia too. I guess this thing is going to go further than just the US…I thought it would.

]]> By: Jeanna http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/comment-page-4/#comment-19646 Jeanna Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:27:38 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/#comment-19646 Thanks for everyones comments. The thing is, my cat was at the vet 1 week ago with 2 days of fluids. His toxic levels dropped. But, they wanted me to take him in on Friday (the 30th) to get rechecked to make sure his levels had stayed down. They had gone back up. So, they put him on fluids all day friday and all day saturday (yesterday). They rechecked his levels last night and all were in "NORMAL" range. They let me take him home and said everything should be fine. I am just worried because he is SOOOOOOOO tired today. And, sleeping under the bed...which is very rare. He has been off Eukanuba since the recall(he WAS eating the contaminated pouch food). I have been feeding him Natural Balance ever since. I am just worried that his levels could have risen again. Or, he is just SO stressed from being at the vets for 2 days and getting fluids, and getting blood taken twice. He may just be EXAHUSTED. He has no vomiting, no diarrhea, and IS eating. I just need some reassurance or guidance. THANK YOU! Thanks for everyones comments. The thing is, my cat was at the vet 1 week ago with 2 days of fluids. His toxic levels dropped. But, they wanted me to take him in on Friday (the 30th) to get rechecked to make sure his levels had stayed down. They had gone back up. So, they put him on fluids all day friday and all day saturday (yesterday). They rechecked his levels last night and all were in “NORMAL” range. They let me take him home and said everything should be fine. I am just worried because he is SOOOOOOOO tired today. And, sleeping under the bed…which is very rare.

He has been off Eukanuba since the recall(he WAS eating the contaminated pouch food). I have been feeding him Natural Balance ever since.

I am just worried that his levels could have risen again. Or, he is just SO stressed from being at the vets for 2 days and getting fluids, and getting blood taken twice. He may just be EXAHUSTED. He has no vomiting, no diarrhea, and IS eating. I just need some reassurance or guidance. THANK YOU!

]]> By: Sue N. http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/comment-page-4/#comment-19637 Sue N. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:12:17 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/30/pet-food-recall-hills-is-that-it-hello-fda-hello/#comment-19637 Does anybody know if Purina Pro Plan is okay? I feed it to my dog and he seems to be doing fine but after losing my cat I am worried about every kind of food out there. Anybody out there? Does anybody know if Purina Pro Plan is okay? I feed it to my dog and he seems to be doing fine but after losing my cat I am worried about every kind of food out there. Anybody out there?

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