pavlovscat on 16/3/2007 at 21:46
For all the pet lovers out there, 60 million packages of wet cat & dog food (cans & pouches) have been recalled. Kidney failure & 10 deaths have been reported so far. Menufoods makes most of the store brand pet foods in North America.
Here are the (
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=2958034) recall details.
Aerothorn on 17/3/2007 at 04:40
It's sad to me that so many people buy pet food at grocery stores - most of it is just crap and isn't good for animals - it's like sending your kids to McDonald's for all their meals. I realize that the good stuff is more expensive, but that's just part of the expense of owning an animal. If you can't afford to do it right, don't do it at all.
pavlovscat on 17/3/2007 at 05:52
Yeah, well look at the epidemic of human obesity here. I guess you can't expect the average person to feed their pets any better than they feed themselves. Cheap cat food is like mac'n'cheese for every meal - cheap & easy. Our bunch eat what our vet recommends, and I will literally go hungry before the cats do. We just lost our oldest cat, Herman, Thursday. With proper diet & care, he lived a long, happy life of 20 years.
Ko0K on 17/3/2007 at 09:48
I know this wasn't meant to be funny, but I just find the whole idea of reading this news here hilarious. Anyway, I happened to be a cat owner myself, so thanks for the heads up.
fett on 17/3/2007 at 13:09
I have 110 lb. Alaskan Malamute but we feed her cats, yip dogs, and Jehovah Witnesses so everything's cool here.
OnionBob on 17/3/2007 at 13:13
ahhhhhhhhh m'cat
Dia on 17/3/2007 at 13:25
Thanks for the warning! I have four cats & a dog and I'd hate to find out I was feeding them something that could kill them.
Here's the site that gives specifics:
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http://www.menufoods.com/recall/index.html)
fett: I'm sending some J.W.s down your way. They breed like rabbits up here. Thanks.
fett on 17/3/2007 at 14:58
Quote Posted by Dia
fett: I'm sending some J.W.s down your way. They breed like rabbits up here. Thanks.
I found something that actually works. I say, "Hey! Michael Jackson is a Jehovah Witness isn't he? Do you think I could meet him? You guys all go to conventions together right?" Then I start talking at length about how I love Michael Jackson, etc. I even invited one guy in to listen to 'Dangerous' - he'd try to start talking to me, and I'd go, "Wait! Listen to this part!" - sing the drum part, play air guitar, etc. - They haven't bothered me much lately.
pavlovscat on 17/3/2007 at 15:02
Quote Posted by Ko0K
I know this wasn't meant to be funny, but I just find the whole idea of reading this news here hilarious. Anyway, I happened to be a cat owner myself, so thanks for the heads up.
If I can save even one pet, you can laugh all you want! ;)
Quote Posted by fett
I have 110 lb. Alaskan Malamute but we feed her cats, yip dogs, and Jehovah Witnesses so everything's cool here.
Great dog! How about those annoying door-to-door Kirby vaccuum cleaner salesjerks? I'd love to give you a few of those guys!!
Dia, thanks. The recall list wasn't up yesterday.
Tocky on 17/3/2007 at 15:53
Vets have known about pet food causing kidney failure for some time. The salt content alone is outrageous. I think I mentioned Doc Harlan chewing a piece of my moms dogfood and telling her that. Freaked me out but at the same time I thought damn what a cool and dedicated old dude. Anyway, this causing it so rapidly is new.
One other thing, do not just feed your pets soft food. That will ruin thier teeth. I don't care how much they ankle rub, you have to let those JWs leather up a bit in a back closet first. Actually I feel guilty about saying that. The little old black lady that comes by here is the sweetest thing.
Anyway, get your pets urinary tract care dry food. And sweep that dead mouse off your doorstep already.
