My Wonderful Pets

pet food?? I found this brand that I had never heard of before. It is called Natural Life Nutritional Pet Products....it is a dry cat food. I was wondering if anyone had heard of it and if it is good or bad. Im kind of scared of anything I buy due to the recall... anyone have any idea??

How do we encourage pet food companies to change the way they do business? Now that many of our pets have died, and many pet food manufacturers (including Purina) are recalling their products, how do we go about changing the way that pet food companies conduct their business? How do we insist that they stop outsourcing their business to suspect countries, suspect vendors, thereby endangering our precious pets? Humans will be next to be endangered by the "outsourced" food industry, mark my words.

What are the symptoms of the pet food recall? HI this is difficult.My cat is sick and i think its due to the pet food that i bought for him.But we have no vet,everything i have found online points to the pet food.what should i do?

Where can I get pet food recipes for my shih tzu? I am looking for homemade recipes for my shih tzu. I will only make her food because I lost a pet from the pet food recall,and I am just too scared to feed her commercial food. What type of fiber would I add to say roast beef and mash potatoes and carrots. Or ground meat with carrots and rice. Thank You in advance.

What does pet food and chocolate have in common? Scary thing is this is not a joke, there is no punch line.... Latley I have noticed that most of the major chocolate companies also have wholly owned subsidiaries in the pet food industry. A few examples are Nestle who owns Purina, and M&M Mars who own Doane Pet Care Company, who produce the familiar brands of Pedigree & Whiskas, among others... So... Can someone explain to me why these two industries are complimentary? Does one produce a by-product that serves to benefit the other?

What happens to your pet if they eat the tainted pet food? I heard about the whole tainted food incident... So what disease(?) does your pet get, if your pet eats the tainted pet food? I feel soo bad for the pets, and do what I can do to stop them from dying everywhere... but what kind of disease do they get?

What are your views about the tainted pet food scare? This was on the news for some while now. I believe there are many people who are angry about this. I have a pet cat myself and I'm really angry about the tainted pet food scare. The question is how do you feel about this situation? What is this world coming to, if we can't feed our pets the proper foods without it being contaminated. It's so gross and really disturbing to know that the pet food that we feed our furry four legged companions are being poisoned. This is so sick and sad!

What is it in pet food that makes it all taste the same? All pet food has a similar flavor to it, I'm wondering if anyone knows the processing agent or preservative that i am tasting. But my dogs jerky strips taste the same as my cat treats, even my turtles baby shrimp tastes the same. Ok I understand that I pet food isn't for humans. I don't sit down with a big bowl of dog food for dinner. Out of curiosity I have tasted a variety of pet food and it all has the same strange aftertaste regardless of what type it is. I'm just wondering what that flavor is.

How much pet food should I feed my 4 and one-half month Syrian hamster? I have Fiesta pet food that I bought and it says 2 table spoons but I don't know if that's appropriate for a baby like him. And I am only allowed to use a tea spoon. So can you tell me how many tea spoons of it I should feed him. And today I added some tiny chopped up carrots as a treat.

What are some ideas on keeping the pet food area in my home cleaner and free of dust/dirt/food crumbs? My two tiny dogs leave crumbs of food all over the floor when they eat. I find myself constantly vaccuuming and cleaning the area. They drop crumbs in their water dispenser and those seem to turn into mold just overnight. Needless to say, I am constantly changing the water. It's gross! I need ideas on how to keep the pet area cleaner and somehow lessen the amount of cleaning that I am doing. The constant cleaning is so time consuming, it's becoming frustrating! Help! Serious answers are appreciated.

How were you affected by the pet food recall? Do you have a pet? Do you not? I think everyone was some way affected by this. My dog's food was not recalled. I work in retail and the small amount of pet food we carry was not recalled. This morning I had to search for Gravy Train beef sticks and check all of the alpo. (Lucky me it's on specail this month so we have LOTS) So how has it affected you?

What are your thoughts on the pet food recall? Are your pets safe? I was a bit concerned over the recent recall on pet food products. I do buy some of the brands listed, and was glad to find out our cans did not have the same expiration dates as the ones listed on the recall notice. Whew, that was a relief. Is there a process the food manufacturer follows such as testing their products to ensure their are no contaminants. http://www.menufoods.com/recall/index.html Go to this website to check out if your pets food is listed.

How do I know if my pet food is made from the us or not....? "Given the current situation and until this crisis is resolved, the ASPCA is recommending pets be fed products containing US - sourced protein supplements only." How do I know if my pet food is made from the us or not?

pet FOOD!!? why dont they make 'MOUSE' flavour cat food or 'CAT' flavour dog food?

What is the best way to sell Healthy Pet Food? I am a distributor for a Healthy Pet Food company based out of Palm City Florida. My business is called Healthy Pet Friends, www.healthypetfriends.com I have a few customers now, but I would like to double that. I work out of my home doing mostly cold calls and networking, any suggestions as to what else I can do?

What is the deal with the recall of pet food? My cat died from kidney failure about two months ago? I fed him some of the brands pet foods on the recall list, how do I know whether or not his condition was not caused by this food? His condition was rather sudden and did not give us a lot of warning. My whole family was devestated by his death. We consider our animals part of the family!

What are the chances that rat poison in the pet food supply is just practice for human food poisoning? Could the poison in the pet food supply just be practice to figure out how to get poison into the human food supply?

What did they do with all the pet food that was recalled? There was an enormous amount of pet food recalled. Where does it all go and how can the public be sure it is destroyed and not put back into circulation, possibility in another country.

What is so bad about buying pet food from grocery stores? I hear that buying cat food from grocery stores isn't very good. Well, I'm afraid that I made a mistake by buying a small package of no name food and small cans of tuna, beef and salmon from No Frills. The reason being that I could not find the pet store in wich the previous owner of my cat bought her food from. Please help! I just want to remind everybody that I bought the smallest package there, so hopefully it does no harm. Will it?

Why is it bad to have rendered pets in pet food? I hear a lot of stories about dead cats and dogs in pet food and I just wonder why is it such a bad thing? Normally, they just place the dead euthanized animals in landfills anyway, so processing them instead into useful food sources seems ideal. At least we have some use for the millions of dead animals that shelter put down each day/month/year. Rather they all go to waste, I don't see the issue here, unless you think that cats eating dead cats are gross. But it's a good source of meat nevertheless.

Can anyone tell me the names and locations for Canidae Pet Food distributors across the country? I'm not looking for retailers but the distributors/wholesalers that sell to retailers. For example, I know Phillips Feed distributes in the East, Super Dog Pet Food in the Northeast but that's all I have. I'm trying to get national access to the food for my retail outlets. Thanks.

Is it true that rat poison is the cause of the pet food problem? What have others heard? Thanks to all who responded to my initial question on who to contact about the pet food recall. My cats are home, but not out of the woods, yet. I think I caught it early, but they will need blood tests for a long time. I have a lot documentation from my vet and he feels strongly the kidney failure was caused by the food. He will do whatever I need to help prove it! If it was rat poison, it would fit with the sudden onset of kidney failure. I am grateful to hear from so many supportive animal lovers! I will follow up on your leads as well as keep you posted how my "boys" are doing!! Thanks!

Who would be interested in promoting a holistic healthy pet food? I am currently looking for motivated pet lovers to join me in promoting a holistic healthy pet food. Let me know if anyone is interested. Yes they are compensation in the program, but the money is not the point this product actually helps to extend the lives of pets which in my opinion is compensation.

What do you think might be a way you could help assure your Pet food is decent? Here's a thought I have on the matter. I'd encourage everyone, no matter how much you trust your dog food company, to question your company. Write e-mails and ask for written guarantees about how their food, in detail, has been altered to guarantee food quality as safe. Ask if they still get product from 3rd world countries. Don't settle for generalized answers. ONE BIGGIE: ASK YOUR FOOD CO. WHERE THEIR FOOD IS PROCESSED AND IF THE GENERAL PUBLIC CAN TOUR THE PLANT. If they won't say where, that to me is a big red flag. If they don't allow public to tour, that is another one. In my city there are companies like Nabisco, Frito-Lay, Borden's Ice-Cream and Mrs. Bairds bread and they allow tours of their factories where you can see how the food is processed! What do you think would put pressure on dog food corporations to better ensure our pet's quality of food?

How likely are you to switch to a lower-priced pet food? I know the economy is hitting pet owners hard. Personally, I would never switch to a lower-priced dog food. What about you?

What is the status of butchering horses for pet food, consumption these days? Or is all pet food now chinese produced? Loaded with grains, which makes it goat or chicken food.

Where can I find a complete list of every recalled pet food product? I need a complete list of every pet food product that has been recalled.

Where can I find people to donate pet food to the Humane Society that I work for? We are in great need of all sorts of donations all around! We especially need donations of pet food for cats and dogs. Ive been working there a month and with the economy being so bad we are getting more animals than we adopt on average. Are there any petfood or other companies that would be willing to help out our shelter to keep these animals feed and off of the streets? Most of our income is donations and the economy has decreased the number of donations that we are recieving. any suggestions?

Who can help me finding a slogan for my pet food web side? I will very soon open a ecommerce side for pet food, pet toys... Who can tell me a clever advertising slogan?

How can you be sure the Pet food is safe? not from China, someplace that doesn't care? We've all heard the problems that have occured with our children's toys and the pet food killing all of those pets. What can we do to make sure it's not tainted or from a country doesn't care, that has a history of poisoned products?

How much will it cost to install a single screw extruder for making huma or pet food? On a turnkey project what will be the cost of installing a single screw extruder with dryer for food or pet food.

Why do people waste money on pet food? In Britain at least, Pet food was practically unheard of before the war, we fed our pets on kitchen scraps and they were healthy. The marketing men have done a really good con job with this one! Hang on ..Are you guys really saying that the food YOU EAT is low in nutrition, and unhealthy? I had a cat that lived to 19, never saw the vet and NEVER had a tin of cat food. If you have a dog a bag of bones from the butcher will keep them healthy.

What are the average amounts of pet food consumed per month(in lbs)? What are the average amounts of pet food consumed per month(in lbs) by: 1. Small dogs 2. Medium dogs 3. Large dogs 4. Cats I'm trying to decide which one I want to get, and I want to take food costs into account. Are there any other monthly expenses I should be on the look out for?

Is there a relation between Diamond Pet Foods and Black Gold Dog Food? Diamond is from Meta, Missouri and Black Gold is in Vienna, MO. Meta and Vienna are 20-25 miles apart. Diamond also makes Taste of the Wild, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul, Country Value, and Premium Edge. There is also Professional Pet Food in St. Thomas which is 5-6 miles from Meta.

What is the best natural pet food? I am looking for the best natural pet food, regardless of price. I've been looking into Canidae and Wellness. Has anyone had experiences with any of these 2 brands? Is there other good brands out there? I have an almost 3-month old Lab puppy. Right now he's on Science Diet, but after doing some research, I found out that is not the best food for my dog, so I want to switch him ASAP.

Is it true that pet food contains meat from dead cats and dogs? I recently heard that manufacturers are putting dead cats, dogs ,road kill, in our pet food. If you see the word "meat" that means cat or dog bodies (meat). If this is true, I will NEVER buy dog or cat food again! So, please answer factually........does canned pet food contain meat from dogs or cats? Thank you.

Canola Oil in organic pet food: Is this good for dogs ? I was told Canola oil is "One molecule away from 'some unhealthy' oil formula. Is there somehting with extensive experience, that could help me with this ? 'Solid Gold' Natural pet food has this as a main ingredient.

Where can I get a list of the pet food companies that I have to stay away from? this has to do with what came up on the news recently of pet food causing kidney failure.... i have a cat, and I just want to make sure I dont feed him anything bad... i kno theres a website mentioned on the news with the complete list, i just cant remember what it was. thanks guys!

With all the recalls on pet food what human foods can a pet eat? I was thinking that with all the recalls on pet food, that it may be safer to just cook and feed them foods that I know what is going into it, and not leaving it to a food production company, so what human foods would be safe and provide the necessary nutrition (vitamins and minerals) for a cat?

Customs info when importing pet food to India? So I want to buy two packets of pet food for my dogs online, and it's a US store which can ship worldwide. I am just not sure about import regulations since I have heard importing food products to India is usually a troublesome job with the customs, but don't know if that applies to single consignments from one consumer. Any help?

What is the latest number of pet deaths from contaminated food? The last "reported" number I saw was 16, but I think that is a bunch of crap!! My sister's co-worker is probably going to lose his dog; the poor thing has been at the vet's office for 5 days and isn't getting better. My vet has lost 3 animals and another local vet has lost 2, so I figure if 5 pets are known to have died from this (within a 35-mile radius of me), the number has to be in the thousands nation-wide! And, no telling how many pets died from "unknown" causes before all of this hit the news. I think these pet food companies should come clean and tell us the truth! I feed her the Ol'Roy jerky treats they just recalled, and I am scared to death that my food (Little Cesar's) is going to be next, even though they say not. (I'm overreacting I guess.) But, everytime I feed my miniature dachshund, Laci, I feel like I'm signing her death warrant! :(

how much pet food should i give to my puppy 3 month? hi people, pls help me. i hav mini schnauzer 3 months old and i dont know how much pet food should i give.. now im trying to give 1 cup in morning, 1.5cup in noon and 1 cup at evening. i feel im making a mistake because when i saw my puppy eating i think she wants more XD help me and thanks in advance.

Since when has pet food been contaminated with melamine? My cat died of kidney failure early 2005 and was wondering if it had anything to do with the Chinese food adulteration scare that began on 2007. Does anyone know when the earliest case of possible melamine contamination in pet food in North America was? I understand that the recall began on 2007, but when is the earliest time a contamination was documented?

What do you think the consequence should be for the Iams company due to the rat poison found in pet food? Well, first, there was the Iams Cruelty story, which happened before I got my dog. Thats why i never bought Iams when I did get my dog. Now I am very thankful I didnt ever feed it to him, because of the recent founding of rat poison in the food. I think Iams should loose their license to own a pet food company. If that doesnt happen, they will go bankrupt. Either way, they will be shut down. What do you think?

How does Organic pet food help my pet live longer? Is there a difference between Organic and all natural food? I have been thinking about feeding my dog Organic pet foods, then I see something called "all natural foods." What is the difference if any?

What kind of pet food is healthier to feed your cat, dry food or canned food? We have been feeding our new cat canned food because that is what the shelter said she preffered. However, we just got back from the vet and learned she has gingivitis. I have also heard that most canned food is essentially the same thing as giving your pets junk food or candy. What's the answer?

Can sulfur in pet food really keep fleas and ticks away? I was told that putting sulfur in pet food kills fleas and ticks and prevents them from biting an animal for a whole year and its nontoxic to the animals. Or spreading sulfur on the ground kills all fleas and ticks. Is this true?

Rotating the food that your pet eats? I'm worried that if you keep your pet on one food for his or her lifetime it can cause more harm than good. What are your opinions on rotating your pets foods? From brand to brand, even different formulas of the same brand. Information that I have found on the topic: Just like people, cats and dogs get bored with the same food day in and day out. Imagine if you had to eat the same kind of cereal for months, or even years- you’d get bored, too! Another important reason to switch foods is that it helps prevent allergies from developing. Cats and dogs that eat the same food for an extended period of time often develop allergies to one or more of the ingredients in their food. Varying their diet prevents the body from being overexposed to potential allergens. Pets also develop a stronger, tougher stomach and digestive system by being exposed to many different kinds of foods- a great way of elieliminating stomach upsets. Finally, by varying the protein sources and brands that you feed, you are providing your pet with a wider spectrum of vital nutrients like trace minerals and vitamins that keep your pets their healthiet! I am currently rotating from Wellness Kitten Health Dry Food to Nature's Variety Instinct Dry Cat Food and using Merrick Gourmet Canned Cat Food.

Why do we pay tax for pet food, but no tax on our food? I mean, we support ourselves and we're supporting the animal. Would you like to let an animal starve and die? We would love to stop animal abuse, but then I could guess animal hunger would be on the rise later on in the future. So why do we pay tax for pet food?

What do guinea pigs normally eat other than pet food? what do guinea pigs eat other than guinea pig pet food? see, im getting a guinea pig for my friends bday and ya

Why is it bad to have rendered pets in pet food? I hear a lot of stories about dead cats and dogs in pet food and I just wonder why is it such a bad thing? Normally, they just place the dead euthanized animals in landfills anyway, so processing them instead into useful food sources seems ideal. At least we have some use for the millions of dead animals that shelter put down each day/month/year. Rather they all go to waste, I don't see the issue here, unless you think that dogs eating dead dogs are gross. But it's a good source of meat nevertheless.

Question for Raw feeders and dog shows sponsored by pet food companies? Do you support events sponsored by pet food companies by attending or participating in dog events? Example, Purina sponsors a lot of different of events, from conformation shows to sport dog events. Would how you feel about kibble prevent you and your raw fed dog from participating in such events? If you do participate, do you make it known that you do not support kibble for carnivores?

Will there be an investigation into this pet food recall? Yesterday, all over the news we saw the huge pet food recall. All the articles say it's the wheat gluten that is tied to the kidney failure the animals experience after ingesting the food. What exactly is wrong with the wheat gluten? Is it contaminated? With what? Who made the mistakes here? What do you think?

Since pet food recall, should I say good-bye to commercial pet food forever? I have had some of my friends tell me to just feed my 5 year-old Siberian Husky cooked meat and rice with powdered doggy vitamins, but who has the time for all that? I noticed that the dog food that I was paying extra for was the same as the storebrands sold to Petco and PetSmart... However, with this pet food recall scare, I'm wondering if I should bite the bullet and just devote a day a week to cook up the meat and rice for him?? -OR- are there other more holistic dog foods I can buy?

What kinds of pet food are on recall- wet or dry? I was just wondering if wet or dry- or both kinds of pet foods are on recall? I have heard just wet food from some people, but both from others. I feed my 2 dogs wet food, and my cats dry and wet food. Also, does anyone know if Purina brands, Dad's brand, or blue seal (cat and dog krunchies)brand is on recall? TY!

Question about getting pet food for my girlfriend? My girlfriend is coming over tomorrow and I need to buy some things to feed her. I will be heading to the pet store and was wondering what is the best food at the pet store to get for a pet girlfriend?

Do you believe most commercial pet food is bad for your pet? I've heard that some people think commercial cat and dog food contains things that are bad for pets' long-term health. Do you know ahything about that? If so, what do you suggest I feed my cat? Thanks, my cat is on Science Diet at the moment, and so far I haven't heard of anything that's better than this brand.

In light of what happened with the tainted pet food, is this the worst pet food epidemic in US history? The latest news puts the number of cases of kidney failure at 471, with 104 deaths so far. The company which sold the tainted pet food could only confirm 16.

How many people have become ill from eaing tainted pet food? It's stands to reason tis could happen as it is often rumoured poor people eat pet food sometimes. any stats would be of interest. Or any first hand information would be better.

After this pet food recall, how high of a quality do you think the expensive food really is? I feed all 9 (4 dogs, 5 cats) of my animals Nutro products. They are very expensive and I always believed with pet food that you do get what you pay for. So why is it that Nutro products are lumped up in this manufacturers list of foods with crap foods such as Ol'Roy. Does it mean that the quality of these foods are similar/same, or is just a certain portion of these foods manufactured by Menu Foods? I have sent an email to Nutro asking the same question and am awaiting a reply, but I was just wondering if anyone else had any answers or thoughts to this question.

Is it okay to buy pet food from the Supermarket? I just thought that because supermarkets don't specialise in it it might not be okay for my pets to eat. (I mean stuff like Tesco pet food that they manufactured themself)

How many of you are more aware of the quality of pet (cat) food you are using now? It is such a shame that some of you have lost your precious pets, or that they have been sickened by the wheat gluton scare . Are most of you going to research your pet food before feeding them to your pets?? I know that I am in the process of doing that now for my two cats. I always thought that I was feeding pretty good food, but now I will be trying to feed only the best. Money is no object, as is with our own food, so why not for our dear pets that depend on us for their food??? I just bought a bag of Wellness CORE, adult cat food,grain free, and high in protein. It is a product of Old Mother Hubbard. It has all very good things in it. I will give them some on a gradual basis, along with the Chicken Soup and Evolve.

Is the production of pet food regulated? In light of the recall, I was doing some research on ingredients in pet food. I was disturbed at some of the things that I read such as diseased animals, roadkill, and euthanized pets are sent to the rendering plants to be processed into cat and dog food. If it is true, that is disgusting. I get sick thinking that I could be feeding my cat food with someone's euthanized cat in it. Not to mention, my 2 year old nephew often frequents his pet dog's food dish. My sister and I thought it was funny because he is always trying to put it in his mouth and eat it. Now it is a great concern if he does eat some. Does anyone know if these production plants are regulated or are the regulations just really not doing anything?

Is there any pet food made without Chinesse ingredients? I mean its nice and all that people are making food for their pets. But let's face it, some of us just dont have the time. So is there any manufacturer out there that makes their food without importing anything? specially from China?

What does canned pet food consist of? Is it beef, chicken, or pork, or is it just guts and meat unfit for human consumption? I would like to hear from people employed in the pet food industry. Thanx.

what is the best kitty food or whats a good brand for pet foods? with so much to choose from im confused on what is truly healthy and good for my pet ...i want nothing but the best for my little kitty doesnt matter if its expensive ...im not looking to get a deal on buying my new family member food ..i just want peoples honest opinions :]

What should pet food manufactures pay if a cat or dog has kidney damage- is sick but does not die? Pets and owners suffer -shouldn't pet food manufacturers suffer some too?

why is pet food so expensive in the Merritt Walmart? Kamloops prices are almost half of Merritt. I will continue to go to Kamloops despite the drive. I have many cats (I am a breeder) and price of pet food is very important to me. I spend in excess of $150 per month on food, litter, beds, etc. for my cats. When it is kitten season I spend extra on high quality kitten food and cat carriers when I am shipping my kittens world wide. I would hope that all Walmarts would offer the same priceing but obviously not so which means I will take my business elsewhere to get the best value for my dollar. Pet stores in Kamloops charge less than Merritt's Walmart for a higher quality food.

Can anyone give the symptoms of renal failure or what is causing death in tainted pet food? I want to dedicate the answers on this to a Chihuahua named Chico, & other companions that have passed as a result of the tainted pet food. Could anyone please give us a list of symptoms for renal failure, or whatever it is that is endangering our precious friends. We mourn for ones whom have suffered, and I hope we can all help protect the lives of other animals by learning what symptoms to be watchful of. Thank you all!

Why do people put kangaroo meat in pet food? I am doing a paper, and I need to know, 'Why is 60-70% of kangaroo meat put into pet food?' If you have a site that can provide information about this, can you suppy it.

Should I get checked out for eating the recalled pet food? Well I am a frat guy and my buddies and I were really wasted and they bet me $2 to eat dog food. I did it without hesitation. I didnt think much of it. A week later I hear all this pet food was being recalled. I checked the bag and it was a recalled brand? I cant drink beer now without puking. Should I get checked out?

How do you deal with ants and pet food? We have one of the worst houses for ant invasion... it's older, surrounded by trees, and air-conditioned. We just got a kitty, and we can't keep the ants out of his food. Any tips? Are there pesticides out there that are safe for pets?

How do I tell if its food grade plastic? (pet food storage)? Looking at a pet food container that has no reviews, Im gonna buy it in the store, if it doesnt say food grade plastic what should I look for? Thanks!

How could wheat gluten be the source of the pet food recall? I have heard that the problem with the wet pet food recall was that the company started using a different wheat gluten. I don't understand how that would cause renal failure. can someone explain?

Have you heard about what is going on with Pet food Big Business? It just came across CNN news that one of the big Company Officials of Pet foods sold his Stock Shares just before the PET FOOD RECALLS! doesn't it sound like he knew about what was going to happen in the pet food poisoning?