Massive recall of dog AND cat food

[Morrigoon]

OMG mousepod, freaking hilarious!

[mousepod]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Would that dry food be Royal Canin Chihuahua?

Yes sir, that would be it.

[Jazzman]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I don't disagree, however I would be willing to wager that feral dogs' life expectancy and general well being are on average well bellow that of a well taken care of domesticated dog.

That's a good point. I had forgot to include actual lifespan in my thinking. It probably is much shorter in the wild. I do doubt that there are a lot of twenty year old feral black labs running around.

[Jazzman]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

I think my mom browns meat, cooks it wth frozen carrots and broccoli, and then stirs in kibble and refrigerates it all to nuke for them at dinnertime. They love it.

Dude! That is a seriously pampered pet!

Does your Mom have any openings? I'm not too proud to wear a collar. I'm very affectionate, love children, am already housetrained and need minimal exercise. Oh, and I've been flea-free for over twenty years.

[Mousey Girl]

Add Poohdog to the dry only, with occasional scraps camp. My mom called me this weekend, in a panic, worried that Pooh might be at risk.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

If I'm understanding correctly it doesn't mean that they are identical. Just that Menu Foods is a third party manufacturer. They make the dog foods to the specifications of others. But, yeah, if five companies ask for dog food with wheat gluten filler, all five are going to get the same wheat gluten filler. Though maybe in different amounts.

I would add that it's possible that they use totally different ingredients but use the same machinery to make or can it.

[Mousey Girl]

The news said this morning that it was caused by a wheat gluten contamination.

[Not Afraid]

Hills Science Diet is also voluntarialy recalling particular types of their feline pet food line. My vet recommended that any food, regardless of brand, that features the word "GRAVY" should probably not be given to your pet at the moment.

The Hills products that are recalled are:

This voluntary recall only affects Science Diet® Savory Cuts Feline canned products sold in the United States.

Hill’s is voluntarily recalling the following feline products:
1. Science Diet® Ocean Fish Dinner in Sauce Savory Cuts® Kitten, 3 oz. and 5.5 oz.
2. Science Diet® Beef Dinner in Gravy Savory Cuts® Adult, 5.5 oz
3. Science Diet® Chicken Dinner in Gravy Savory Cuts® Adult, 5.5 oz.
4. Science Diet® Ocean Fish Dinner in Sauce Savory Cuts® Adult, 5.5 oz.
5. Science Diet® Chicken Dinner in Gravy Savory Cuts® Mature Adult 7+, 5.5 oz.

No other Hill’s Science Diet® products and no Prescription Diet® products are affected by this voluntary recall.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., is taking this precautionary step to protect the health and well being of your pets. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said that consumers of other pet food brands manufactured by Menu Foods have reported a small number of cases of cat fatalities or of cats who become ill with loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy, which are potential signs of kidney failure.
This voluntary product recall by Hill’s involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the effected products immediately. Consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in your pet. All Science Diet products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-445-5777 or visit www.HillsPet.com for details.

Hill’s is recalling the product codes listed below. Product codes can be found at the bottom of the can. Only relevant code numbers have been listed here (‘X’s indicate irrelevant numbers).

1. .
BESTBEFORE 09 2008
M06XXXXXX 4414
5. .
BESTBEFORE 08 2008
M28XXXXXX 4603
2. .
BESTBEFORE 08 2008
M28XXXXXX 4416
6. .
BESTBEFORE 08 2008
M25XXXXXX 4457
3. .
BESTBEFORE 08 2008
M28XXXXXX 4415
7. .
BESTBEFORE 08 2008
M28XXXXXX 4414
4. .
BESTBEFORE 08 2008
M28XXXXXX 4601

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Mousey Girl

The news said this morning that it was caused by a wheat gluten contamination.

It is rat poison in the wheat gluten.

So, f-it... my cats are starving to death because I am afraid to feed them anything at this point.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

It is rat poison in the wheat gluten.

So, f-it... my cats are starving to death because I am afraid to feed them anything at this point.

Only feed them food you tested first.