Food recall article

Who are we supposed to trust for quality dog food? We have been using Nutro, based on their advertising that claims it's one of the best, and most expensive, dog foods available.

We have decided to make human food for our German Shepherds from now on. At least that way, if Safeway or Albertsons sells us tainte food we will all go together!

The dog food manufacturers should be ashamed of themselves.
Terry, Max and Brinksie

Terryl,
 
I applaud you for being willing to homecook for your furbabys.
 
I will say, however, it is not for the uninitiated.  At least not in the beginning.  I know b/c I have been learning about this for months since I have no choice with my guys.
 
You do have to add in calcium in order to balance the phospourus ratio - and I use the nutritiondata website for help. Some people add crushed, dried eggshells.  I use NOW calcium citrate b/c it is very absorbable.
 
However, there is alot more to it than just that.  Some people feed just raw, some cook, some add veggies, some add grains, etc.  In leui of adding calcium for one of the meals, some feed bones - some feed only chicken or lamb or pork bones (no beef due to teeth breaking).  Some grind the chicken bones up in a meat grinder.  Some just add the calcium each meal.  The other meal would be a tiny portion of organ ( a little liver, not much at a single serving b/c of too much Vit A ) and other foods. ETC.
 
You might want to join k9 nutrition at yahoo groups and sign up for the digest format and read the posts on there to help start learning.   There are raw groups which buy products in bulk to help cut down costs.  Of course, you could still cook the raw and make it homecooked if needed.
 
I have read several books, which I could recommend, but none were "just right" for me - so I take what I have learned, that can be useful, and modify it.
 
But, it's an ongoing learning process and I expect to be deep in education on this subject the remainder of this year.

I'm sorry if this seems frantic but my heart nearly sank as I just saw that my can of Nutro Natural Choice for puppies is on the recall list!!!!! I feel like my head is spinning and I can barely read anything else I don't know what to do???? I've been feeding him these cans I bought a whole case and he's on the last can!!!! oh my god... what do I do?>???

akane---
 
Check out this link to see if your product codes are affected:
 
[linkhttp://www.nutroproducts.com/menufoods.asp]http://www.nutroproducts.com/menufoods.asp[/link]

It is!! That's why I'm so upset! Nutro Natural Choice: Chicken, Rice & Oatmeal Puppy

DEC2109 UPC: 79105327954

I feel like I'm going to throw up
 
tzu_mom: Thank you for showing me that particular link where it says so far nothing has been linked to Nutro! It made me feel a little better but I'm still very very upset and paniced right now...

It is!! That's why I'm so upset! Nutro Natural Choice: Chicken, Rice & Oatmeal Puppy

 
I think the big thing is to watch your puppy for signs of illness. Everything I have read so far is they have no idea what is making the pets ill. That company makes a lot of dog food in different brands..so there are a lot of dogs that are eating it. Not all are getting sick, so keep that in mind and dont' panic.    Of couse,,, don't feed any more to your pet...but  talk to your vet!  Ask him exactly what you can and should do.  Try not to panic,,,try to keep a positive attitude! Rememeber you are not alone on this...there has to be thousands of dogs and cats eating this food.

Thank you, Dyan... I really am trying my best.  I know we all love our dogs equally it's just so hard to think clearly when you see something like this.

I meant to add,,,,I DON'T BLAME YOU!  I am MISS WORRY,,,so I understand what you are going thru. I am just trying to make some sense out of it.

[color=#ff0000]Hills [/color] is also voluntarily recalling some canned cat foods
[linkhttp://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hills03_07.html]http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hills03_07.html[/link]

 

Akane, I'm sorry I haven't really read through your replies but this link may be helpful if you have fed any of the recalled food. It's from FDA
 
[linkhttp://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/menu03_07.html]http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/menu03_07.html[/link]

Updates will no doubt appear at www.thedogfoodproject.com, too.
You should get on their email list if you are interested in up to date info on dog foods.

Info regarding the Iams and Eukanuba recall, since the Eukanuba site doesn't seem to be responding;
 
[linkhttp://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-16-2007/0004547896&EDATE=]http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.04547896&EDATE=[/link]





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How to read Iams and Eukanuba product codes. (PRNewsFoto/P&G Pet Care)

DAYTON, OH UNITED STATES 03/16/2007

 


    DAYTON, Ohio, March 16, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the recent
Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, P&G Pet Care has
announced a voluntary recall in the United States and Canada on specific 3
oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch
"wet" cat and dog food products manufactured by Menu Foods Inc. Emporia,
Kansas plant with the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant
code 4197.

Who are we supposed to trust for quality dog food? We have been using Nutro, based on their advertising that claims it's one of the best, and most expensive, dog foods available.

We have decided to make human food for our German Shepherds from now on. At least that way, if Safeway or Albertsons sells us tainte food we will all go together

 
   If you need a good recipe, Glenda (user name glenmar) has one available and she'll be glad to send it to you. She does ask for a donation for the MS walk, but that's optional. She cooks for 6 GSD's and her recipe has been tweaked by a nutritionist.

I just looked and apparently I have been feeding my cat one of the "affected" batches of IAMS wet pouches.  He has been acting completely normal, but I threw the box out anyways *sigh*.  I'm really curious as to what the problem is....because if they are just recalling every food made in one plant I highly doubt every single food is affected.  I am just glad they are playing it safe.  

ORIGINAL: akane

I'm sorry if this seems frantic but my heart nearly sank as I just saw that my can of Nutro Natural Choice for puppies is on the recall list!!!!! I feel like my head is spinning and I can barely read anything else I don't know what to do???? I've been feeding him these cans I bought a whole case and he's on the last can!!!! oh my god... what do I do?>???

I'm not sure what the exact symptoms of the illness are, but if you've made it through the whole case without any signs of trouble that might be a good thing.  I'm willing to bet your pup is in the clear.