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Posted : 5/3/2007 1:14:22 PM

How many of you have used their servivce? I'm looking forward to using them, since I was unable to find any other Vet Nutritionist in New York area so far, so i think i'll just go with them.

I've never used the www.betterdogcare.com service, but she used to be a member here and is still active on her own message board. She does know her stuff but it's important to clarify that she is not a veterinary nutritionist; she's a canine care and nutrition consultant. Big difference, but there's a pretty big price difference in her services and some others that are available.

Cazzy

Posted : 5/3/2007 1:59:44 PM

This is from Itchmo site (Menu Foods goofed. Go Natural is not recalled.)

[linkhttp://www.itchmo.com/]www.itchmo.com[/link]

PomMommy

Posted : 5/3/2007 2:15:27 PM

Is there a way to find a Veterinary Nutritionist? I can't locate any in NY Area, i used Google. I would love to find someone who can sit down with me and tell me what to feed, and what to add in there - I would pay for the service, doesn't matter if it is a little more or a little less. I just wonder where can I find one. If anyone knows, please refer me

This food recall issue doesn't let me sleep well at night.

Cazzy

Posted : 5/3/2007 2:27:59 PM

Carol, California Natural may not be made at the same plant as the recalled foods. I hope someone will come along with a link ( I couldn't find it) but they have at least 2 plants and I thought the cuts and gravy style foods were only made at one of them

It's made at the South Dakota plant..with all the recalls it made me panic to be truthful..there is always a what if....but I haven't heard of any recalls comming out of that one plant so I am going to trust them and continue giving him the California Natural he is my special needs little dog.. So I am keeping my fingers crossed all will work out...Thanks for you're help

Myra

Posted : 5/3/2007 2:28:03 PM

Is there a way to find a Veterinary Nutritionist? I can't locate any in NY Area, i used Google. I would love to find someone who can sit down with me and tell me what to feed, and what to add in there - I would pay for the service, doesn't matter if it is a little more or a little less.

I'm guessing the best way to find one for a face-to-face consultation would be through a veterinary school?

Supposedly this site has veterinary nutritionists who formulate diets:

[linkhttp://www.petdiets.com]www.petdiets.com[/link]

JoAnnDe

Posted : 5/3/2007 3:46:10 PM

PomMommy - are you in New York City ? Try calling the Animal Medical Center and see if they know of a veterinary nutritionist
[linkhttp://www.amcny.org/default.aspx]http://www.amcny.org/default.aspx[/link]

If you're in upstate New York you can call Cornell University
[linkhttp://www.vet.cornell.edu/clinsci/facultySECTION.htm]http://www.vet.cornell.edu/clinsci/facultySECTION.htm[/link]

Hope that helpse
JoAnn

cakana

Posted : 5/3/2007 4:02:58 PM

Here's a link to UC Davis' website and prices of their formulated recipes.

Honestly though, I think I'd have Monica Segal do one for me, if I was going to pay someone. I think Mordonna is also doing them for a fee now [linkhttp://betterdogcare.com/]http://betterdogcare.com/[/link] I would trust her to do one for my dogs.

[linkhttp://www.vmth.ucdavis.edu/vmth/services/nutrition/activities.html]http://www.vmth.ucdavis.edu/vmth/services/nutrition/activities.html[/link]

jessies_mom

Posted : 5/3/2007 5:43:14 PM

Is there a way to find a Veterinary Nutritionist? I can't locate any in NY Area, i used Google. I would love to find someone who can sit down with me and tell me what to feed, and what to add in there - I would pay for the service, doesn't matter if it is a little more or a little less. I just wonder where can I find one. If anyone knows, please refer me This food recall issue doesn't let me sleep well at night.

Here is the link to Monica Segal's website; [linkhttp://www.monicasegal.com/]http://www.monicasegal.com/[/link]. She does consultations for $200.

chewbecca

Posted : 5/3/2007 5:52:31 PM

Speaking of Monica Segal, I ordered 3 booklets from her on April 23rd and got an order conformation, but nothing else.
Are they really THAT backed up, you think?

Myra

Posted : 5/3/2007 6:58:44 PM

Just as an FYI for PomMommy -- neither Monica Segal nor Mordanna are veterinary nutritionists. I believe both of them are certified in Animal Health Care from the University of Guelph.

Even though they're not veterinary nutritionists, I'd trust either of them to formulate a well balanced diet.

jessies_mom

Posted : 5/3/2007 10:59:17 PM

Speaking of Monica Segal, I ordered 3 booklets from her on April 23rd and got an order conformation, but nothing else.
Are they really THAT backed up, you think?

I ordered some booklets last fall when there wasn't all this concern over pet food and it took about ten days to receive them; the site now says booklets are backordered for a week; I hope yours come soon.

dyan

Posted : 5/4/2007 7:18:31 AM

Back to the canned food, I really don't feed canned food but usually have a can or two on hand to top Bubblegums kibble in case I didn't get to making her any meat. I know Eagle Pack (who makes kibble in their own plant) uses Menu food for their canned but in a different area than the recalled foods. I myself am also nervous about the cross contamination issue...BUT, according to Eagle website, their canned food is safe...and all of their foods are tested.
[linkhttp://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/recall_stmt.html]http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/recall_stmt.html[/link]

Margaret Tyler

Posted : 5/4/2007 5:43:11 PM

I've been feeding mostly Merrick, but some By Nature Organic, Nature's Logic, and Pinnacle.

Cazzy

Posted : 5/4/2007 6:02:32 PM

I quit feeding Canidae canned due to being manufactured by Menu foods

Ok now I am confused.. I thought Canidae was manufactured by Evangers

tzu_mom

Posted : 5/4/2007 6:18:27 PM

ORIGINAL: Cazzy

I quit feeding Canidae canned due to being manufactured by Menu foods

Ok now I am confused.. I thought Canidae was manufactured by Evangers

Cazzy--

It is my understanding that Canidae does NOT use Menu for any manufacturing. I have also heard that Evanger's manufactures their canned goods, though I have not had it confirmed.

Which one of you still feed the canned food?