It *may* take 40 days, 40 nites just to -begin- to get a handle on the issue of contaminants in pet food. It's possible they'll never sort all of it out ... Nutro is talking about co-manufacturers, Hills has recalled a dry cat product. So, I'll go out tomorrow and maybe pick up a bag of Innovo...

just passing on some info to all. 3-31-07 it was released today that Purina has voluntarily joined in their pet food into the recall. their top selling brand ALPO with Gravy and all other Purina brand were pulled of of shelves in all markets today CNN reports that the harmful chemical Melamine...

Are there any Dogs food without any additives ? I am very worried about the recent poisonings of dogs and cats. I have tried Abady, I believe it doesn't have any, But they have to do their business almost immediately after woods. I need to buy some food today PLEASE HELP Dougal

Hi everyone I am really needing help to know what to expect with stomach cancer in my dog. One week ago he was diagnosed after a mass was found in his abdomen. I have been battling with what to get him to eat and everyday is a chore as he is barely eating and a fraction of himself. He greets me...

I just spoke to an operator at Mars, Inc.'s 800 number (800-525-5273) who told me that Pedigree dry dog food is *ALL* made a plants that Mars *owns*. I made him repeat this several times. However, Mars will not respond by e-mail (so there would be a record) to my queries on their web site, so...

He is 14.5 years old, and in the last few months has gone from about 9 lbs, down to 5 lbs. He was diagnosed with renal failure 2 days ago. The vet said his bun should be 9 at the highest, and came back at 29. We don't think its from any of the deadly dog food, as he has been eating Pedigree...

.......on a Saturday night after the FDA had notified them this morning they had gotten some bad wheat gluten. Why doesn't the FDA just notify the public? Please if any of you have any extra time tomorrow AM or know of any stores that are open late or all night, take a copy of the entire...

Hi I need advice on whether it is worth putting our dog through the trauma of a ligament replacement operation when the Vet tells us that there is very little they can do for the arthritic lesions on her spine which is also giving her problems with her back legs. She is otherwise very healthy...

What took them so long? Ralston Purina announces it yesterday - with a website filled information. What Took So Long?? Did someone have a formatting issue putting the info together, thus delaying the announcement? You can't have a FAQ that's not complete you know. Did these A-HOLES profit for two...

I have a 5 year old silky terrier and she has 2 cyst on her back. Can anyone tell me if there is a way to dissolve the cyst naturally? Ive heard of castor oil packs, maybe shark cartlidge? Any info would be very much appreciated :)

disclose the name of the company that sold the poisoned wheat glutin?

It's our own fault. Americans. We feed ourselves fast food junk and our pets canned and bagged junk. Who knows what contamination from overseas gets in our food intentional or not. Even our best products the U.S. ever made "FOOD" we import while putting farmers out of work. My dog would love to...

Hi everyone, I screwed up sorry folks you know who you are... let me further explain. I have a beautiful white German Shepherd Female named "Sasha" I have had her since she was 7 weeks old. We have been socializing in various dog parks in my town since she was 9 weeks old. She was fearless....

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone with experience especially with German Shepherds might be able to help me out. I have a female I have had since 7 weeks. She is now a little over 9 months. At about 3 months she was attacked by a Sher pei in the face (20 stitches) she was fine after that...

Boy are we in trouble: http://www.fda.gov/cvm/petfoods.htm#PetFoodContamination The FDA regulates that can of cat food, bag of dog food, or box of dog treats or snacks in your pantry. The FDA's regulation of pet food is similar to that for other animal feeds. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic...

I've posted this link before to the VIN (Veterinary Information Network) information on treatment for aminopterin poisoning. They now have information on melamine. Please keep this url and check frequently. So far it is updated for the Hills food recall, but not the Alpo...

My own vet said commercial dog food killed my dog, Noble, because preservatives it contains caused his kidneys to fail. In fact, through my own research I discovered dog food contains at least 6 deadly chemicals that have been banned from human foods because they cause: Kidney cancer Bladder...

For the press release: http://www.purina.com/ buglady take out the dog before replying

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Hills recalling feline dry m/d out of an abundance of caution because for 2 months they used the same supplier of wheat gluten as Menu Foods. They're reformulating so no wheat gluten will be in food. Does NOT include canned...