Comments on: What did veterinarians make of the pet food recall? http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts led by Dr. Marty Becker. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:41:15 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Gina Spadafori http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-91901 Gina Spadafori Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:04:14 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/#comment-91901 That's not true. Veterinarians need be licensed by their respective state to practice in that state. But they do not have to belong to their veterinary medical associations. And it's unfair and incorrect to say they are "controlled" by the associations even if they do belong. Veterinarians will not lose their license by telling this clients about "bad food" as you indicate. That’s not true. Veterinarians need be licensed by their respective state to practice in that state. But they do not have to belong to their veterinary medical associations. And it’s unfair and incorrect to say they are “controlled” by the associations even if they do belong.

Veterinarians will not lose their license by telling this clients about “bad food” as you indicate.

]]> By: Dave http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-91890 Dave Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:40:39 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/#comment-91890 The vets belong to an association (like a union) and in order to keep their license, they have to follow the rules/guidelines and support those in leadership of their association. But guess who controls the vets or sets the rules for the association....you guessed it, reps from the big pet food companies and those that sell drugs, vaccines, pills, etc. So, in most cases, no vet would ever speak up about "bad food" or stop selling the association's food for fear of losing their license. There are a few vets who are stepping outside the "rules' or they have become "holistic" and taken addition nutrition classes. This is the type of vet you want looking after your pet. The vets belong to an association (like a union) and in order to keep their license, they have to follow the rules/guidelines and support those in leadership of their association. But guess who controls the vets or sets the rules for the association….you guessed it, reps from the big pet food companies and those that sell drugs, vaccines, pills, etc. So, in most cases, no vet would ever speak up about “bad food” or stop selling the association’s food for fear of losing their license. There are a few vets who are stepping outside the “rules’ or they have become “holistic” and taken addition nutrition classes. This is the type of vet you want looking after your pet.

]]> By: Alex Thomas http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-91878 Alex Thomas Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:12:12 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/#comment-91878 It's really sad that so many vets are buying into the company line. We as pet parents really have no one in the whole chain that we can trust. The pet food companies have lied and continue to lie, I've noticed the increase in tv ads for those companies that poisoned so many pets. The stores that sold their poison and continue to sell it. and finally the vets that we should and need to trust blowing us off. Why didn't any of the vets attending this panel ask about the companies lousy treatment of pet parents trying to get reimbursement for vet bills ( I'm sure many of them treated pets that died from poisoned food)? Why are the vets continuing to recommend and sell the poison from these companies? It’s really sad that so many vets are buying into the company line. We as pet parents really have no one in the whole chain that we can trust. The pet food companies have lied and continue to lie, I’ve noticed the increase in tv ads for those companies that poisoned so many pets. The stores that sold their poison and continue to sell it. and finally the vets that we should and need to trust blowing us off. Why didn’t any of the vets attending this panel ask about the companies lousy treatment of pet parents trying to get reimbursement for vet bills ( I’m sure many of them treated pets that died from poisoned food)? Why are the vets continuing to recommend and sell the poison from these companies?

]]> By: Schnauzer http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-91144 Schnauzer Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:36:02 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/#comment-91144 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19709686/ U.S. consumers overwhelmingly support stricter food labeling laws, with 92 percent of Americans wanting to know which country produced the food they are buying, a consumer magazine said on Tuesday. Consumer Reports said recent food scares, including worries about peanut butter and lettuce, have made Americans more interested in knowing not only how their food was produced but where it was made. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19709686/

U.S. consumers overwhelmingly support stricter food labeling laws, with 92 percent of Americans wanting to know which country produced the food they are buying, a consumer magazine said on Tuesday.

Consumer Reports said recent food scares, including worries about peanut butter and lettuce, have made Americans more interested in knowing not only how their food was produced but where it was made.

]]> By: Dave http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-91112 Dave Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:45:51 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/#comment-91112 To notify vets quickly about a (potential) food recall, use the same system that tells vets they will get an additional 50% if they order 10 bags or more or dry pet food today. Also use the same system that lets them know that the first vet who sells 100 bags of dry food gets a free all expenses paid Island vacation....that system will work too. To notify vets quickly about a (potential) food recall, use the same system that tells vets they will get an additional 50% if they order 10 bags or more or dry pet food today. Also use the same system that lets them know that the first vet who sells 100 bags of dry food gets a free all expenses paid Island vacation….that system will work too.

]]> By: Concha Castaneda http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-90605 Concha Castaneda Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:47:32 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/#comment-90605 On NPR news page today I see that that China FDA guy was indeed executed. Of course he was put out of commission in 2005...so whoever took the bribes "this time", and approved the massive poisoning of our pets "this time" is Not Him! Someone on this blog said "window dressing". It would be good if someone in this country who was perhaps even more responsible, at least got some jail time or a huge fine! Must be desperate to use an old news poisoning to appease our sense of justice. Until some heads roll in this country...I won't be surprised at what they do to their public officials in China. We pardon our people who engage in corruption and bribes! On NPR news page today I see that that China FDA guy was indeed executed. Of course he was put out of commission in 2005…so whoever took the bribes “this time”, and approved the massive poisoning of our pets “this time” is Not Him! Someone on this blog said “window dressing”. It would be good if someone in this country who was perhaps even more responsible, at least got some jail time or a huge fine! Must be desperate to use an old news poisoning to appease our sense of justice. Until some heads roll in this country…I won’t be surprised at what they do to their public officials in China. We pardon our people who engage in corruption and bribes!

]]> By: Linda http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-90557 Linda Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:30:43 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/#comment-90557 Our site surveyed veterinarians and pet owners approximately four weeks after the recall began. Their answers are honest and revealing. You can see a copy of the survey questions and results by visiting http://www.vetlocator.com/newsarticles/pet_food_survey_results.php Our site surveyed veterinarians and pet owners approximately four weeks after the recall began. Their answers are honest and revealing. You can see a copy of the survey questions and results by visiting http://www.vetlocator.com/news.....esults.php

]]> By: Ann H http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-90451 Ann H Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:38:01 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/#comment-90451 http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=worldNews&storyid=2007-07-10T033958Z_01_PEK11759_RTRUKOT_0_TEXT0.xml&WTmodLoc=NewsArt-L1-RelatedNews-2 Hmm, China turned back US made sugar free drink mix for too much red dye.. These tit for tats are informative :) http://today.reuters.com/news/.....atedNews-2

Hmm, China turned back US made sugar free drink mix for too much red dye.. These tit for tats are informative :)

]]> By: Kat http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-90337 Kat Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:29:47 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/#comment-90337 What ~next~ with China? Fake water now! http://tinyurl.com/2r2oap One THANG after anudder... What ~next~ with China? Fake water now!

http://tinyurl.com/2r2oap

One THANG after anudder…

]]> By: PM Hill http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-90328 PM Hill Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:17:09 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/08/what-did-veterinarians-make-of-the-pet-food-recall/#comment-90328 Don't know if it's been mentioned before but Dr Hodgkins published her book in June: Your Cat, Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life. Up to date info from her practice and breeding Ocicats. She builds an excellent case for a raw diet. Don’t know if it’s been mentioned before but Dr Hodgkins published her book in June: Your Cat, Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life. Up to date info from her practice and breeding Ocicats.

She builds an excellent case for a raw diet.

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