Comments on: Pet-food recall: Veterinarians step up

By: MonkeyKitty

MonkeyKitty — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:28:23 +0000

Laura S,

I switched my kitties from Iams Dry to Kumpi Kat. They are eating it fine now. What you can try doing is adding a little water to the dry food and putting it in the microwave for 20 seconds. Let it sit for a few minutes to cool. http://www.kumpikat.com

The reason why I chose this company is that the CEO has replied back several times with questions, which were really pointed. Her name is Evy feel free to call or email her she will respond to any questions. Check out her website under the recall section she is foloowing it as much as we are. She was also the only pet food company to respond to Itchmo. http://www.itchmo.com/read/a-p.....p_20070329

That is what first got me interested in her products for Cats.

I just got a follow up from her yesterday asking me how my kitties were doing and if I had any questions. Her company is based in Denver which is where I live. Unfortunately if you don’t live in Denver Colorado you will have to order it.

I did this for a few days and they are now eating the dry as usual.

If you are feeding them a more nutrient rich food you may notice they eat less and poop less. This just means they are getting the nutrients without having to eat more. There are many more foods out there, that is just the one I chose.

Good luck!

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:22:50 +0000

Comment by Christi — April 6, 2007 @ 10:57 pm

You know, that IS interesting. I hadn’t heard about IAMS research on melamine either. The sad thing is that I’m not sure whether to commend them or suspect them of complicity. Sigh.

By: John T.

John T. — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:02:22 +0000

It’s nice to read about the vets who are “stepping up” during this crisis. It’s unfortunate that there are other veterinarians who don’t seem to understand the seriousness of the problem, or the concerns that the owners of pets who have eaten recalled foods are having. One of my cats was eating Hill’s Prescription Diet m/d. When we found out that it had been recalled, we took her for blood testing. Five days later and we still do not have the results of the tests, although they’ve been available for at least three days. Promises to return phone calls go unfulfilled. Meanwhile we wait, and worry…

By: Christi

Christi — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 04:57:51 +0000

Comment by Laura — April 6, 2007 @ 5:22 pm

I guess the reason I thought it was interesting is that this is the first time I’ve heard that Iams was “responsible for discovering the link to melamine”. Did they really know all along? Hm…..

By: Dana

Dana — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 02:52:14 +0000

You might want to double check but I quit feeding the Innova Evo canned because it was my understanding it was manufactureed at Menu Foods………….

Thanks all for the wonderful info during these trying times!

By: Maureen

Maureen — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:42:47 +0000

To Laura with the discriminating cats: my cat likes his new Innova/EVO, and eats it moderately, but still “works” me for more tasty food. (He loved Wellness’ canned chicken, but I won’t feed him their canned food as it is made at Menu Foods, though not recalled.) I’ve found that he loves a small serving of fried (no added oil) good quality ground beef that I have freshly ground by the butcher at the time I buy it. He won’t eat it if I put it in with his dry food, but likes it warm in a separate bowl with the juices. He just eats a small amount, but it seems to do the trick and he doesn’t lay down on top of my computer keyboard and stare at me any longer.

Good luck trying to find the food that works…The good thing with Tigger is that he was overweight, but now has a “waist” and seems content with the food situation. (He doesn’t like tuna either, or other fresh fishes that I’ve tried. I’m just too nervous to try him on uncooked meat or fish as I live in a city and am squeamish about the freshness even though I go to a “good” butcher shop.)

By: Jeanine

Jeanine — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:28:47 +0000

To Laura S

Thanks for the input on the vet school nutrition classes.

btw - I just put my cat on innova brand - at first he loves it, now he hates it - he was on it for about 4 days, now he won’t touch it. I am feeding him Tuna until we see the vet on Thursday.. This is the ONLY thing he will eat - he won’t even eat boiled beef now…

By: dottie

dottie — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:24:05 +0000

for laura S

I have switched my five over to California Natural. I switched slowly by mixing a few pieces of the new in with the old and then gradually increasing the new foods.
I have heard that you can mix the foods in a closed container ~ sealed plastic bag ~ so the scents intermingle and then try to feed the cats. You might also try sprinling a little parmesan cheese on the new food.
Actually mine like the California Natural way better than the Eukanuba. Must be they know it’s healthier for them . . .

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:22:41 +0000

Comment by Christi — April 6, 2007 @ 2:37 pm

That article is just flat out disturbing. “The system has worked well”?!

Okay, it’s the feed association (as in livestock, as opposed to pets) - but I don’t know a single farmer who’d be pleased with a month-long dribble of reluctant recalls as his stock was dropping dead in his barns.

Wonder why the feed association is weighing in on this, anyway? Where DID the rest of that gluten end up?

Un-freaking-real.

By: laura S

laura S — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:06:43 +0000

TO JEANNINE: I accessed the Cornell Veterinary College site and if you have the patience to navigate thru, you’ll eventually find all the courses given on or related to animal nutrition. I did not count them, but there appeared to be quite a few(including those for equine, cattle,etc.) Rather interesting, actually…

On another note: Anyone having a real tough time switching their cats to different food? I’m still not having much success. I was previously feeding ProPlan Weight Maintenance and Purina ONE Chichen to them. If anyone has switched from these to another food successfully, I’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Pls. hurry, my babies are not happy!!!! Thanks…