Recall On Pet Food, Please check list if you have a pet.(Dogs vs. Cats) ^^

[Theft]

By BILL MCGUIRE



March 20, 2007 — Millions of Americans treat their pets as family. Now a growing number of pet owners are taking that love to an entirely different, more litigious level.
Reports of pets killed or injured by toxic pet food are on the rise and so are the stakes for animal owners and pet-food makers.

• Related: Find Out if Your Pet's Food Is on the List

The pet-food recall initiated during the weekend by Menu Foods of Canada — covering more than 100 brands — comes on the heels of food poisonings last year that killed 75 dogs.
In January 2006, Diamond Pet Foods recalled about 20 brands after pets died from a toxic fungus, aflatoxin, in the food. The cause of the latest sicknesses from Menu products are still under investigation but may be tied to tainted wheat gluten in the food.
S&M NuTec, the makers of Greenies dog chews, is the subject of a $5 million suit brought by New Yorkers Michael Eastwood and Jennifer Reiff. They allege that the green chewy treats killed their 4-year-old miniature dachshund in 2005 because the material went undigested in the animal's intestine.
They sued after S&M NuTec e-mailed them a settlement offer of $8,587. The offer was meant to cover veterinary costs and the replacement of the dog, the company said in the e-mail.
Alan Sash, a lawyer at McLaughlin & Stern LLP in New York City who represents the New York couple, is seeking class-action status in a Missouri court on behalf of 10 pet owners in eight states connected to the Greenies poisonings.
"A lot of people feel that pets who are companions should have more value to them legally than what has been the case in the past," Sash said. "It's exceedingly difficult for the average pet owner to take a case like this to court, which is why we are seeking class-action status."
Sash said he expected hearings in the case to begin this summer.
In instances where pets have died because of negligence, economic value has generally ranged from several hundred dollars for a mixed breed animal to several thousand dollars for a pure breed, Sash said.

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Over 75 dogs have been killed by this. If you care for your pet please check.

[Axe&Hammer]

good thing I only feed my dogs garbage.

[Theft]

good thing I only feed my dogs garbage.

lol sad but you may have just kept your dog alive by doing that.

[garyfitz]

I always stick to getting the pup Pedigree as it's definitely the best. We've got a Black Labradoer though, and they're really sensitive to picking up things, so I'll take a note of this news.

[Theft]

I always stick to getting the pup Pedigree as it's definitely the best. We've got a Black Labradoer though, and they're really sensitive to picking up things, so I'll take a note of this news.

Yeah that's what I have been feeding my chihuahua, except it's for small breed. ^^ Pedigree FTW

[poematik14]

Haha dogs are bad pets imo. Cats kick ass, becuase they are intelligent and social and think they are better than humans, and then its fun to prove them wrong (i.e picking them up and throwing them across the room) ...ahh, I love my cat Pawsey.

[RedOrb_Collector]

Haha dogs are bad pets imo. Cats kick ass, becuase they are intelligent and social and think they are better than humans, and then its fun to prove them wrong (i.e picking them up and throwing them across the room) ...ahh, I love my cat Pawsey.

Wrong....wrong. How they heck did you come to that conclusion...? Its pretty much fact that Dogs are the more intelligent animal...I believe they understand somewhere around....500 commands or something? Not to mention they don't even need to actually have directions in order to know what the owner's intentions are (such as service dogs...do you ever see service cats?) And social....? What the hell....cats are SOLITARY by nature, except for lions.

Thanks for making me post off-topic to your off-topic post....

Now on to the topic....that's scary, I don't own a dog but I used to years ago, but when I do get another dog this just makes me feel less safe with store brand food.

[poematik14]

Wrong....wrong. How they heck did you come to that conclusion...? Its pretty much fact that Dogs are the more intelligent animal...I believe they understand somewhere around....500 commands or something? Not to mention they don't even need to actually have directions in order to know what the owner's intentions are (such as service dogs...do you ever see service cats?) And social....? What the hell....cats are SOLITARY by nature, except for lions.

Thanks for making me post off-topic to your off-topic post....

Now on to the topic....that's scary, I don't own a dog but I used to years ago, but when I do get another dog this just makes me feel less safe with store brand food.

My cat is very very social and recognizes me and my commands. I can get him to do anything a dog can. Plus hes 10000x cuter.

cats ftw

[DINAMO788]

thx for the warning theft. good service.


now if theft wants tot urn this into a dog vs cat thread thats fine..but under his discretion.

[Goodfella]

I feed mine KIbbles & Bits, I didn't see that brand on a list so I guess it's fine.

And cats are more social, just this past week I had a heated discussion with a cat about politics...

[RedOrb_Collector]

My cat is very very social and recognizes me and my commands. I can get him to do anything a dog can. Plus hes 10000x cuter.

cats ftw

Highly unlikely....besides what are you still doing in this thread? :P

[Theft]

Haha dogs are bad pets imo. Cats kick ass, becuase they are intelligent and social and think they are better than humans, and then its fun to prove them wrong (i.e picking them up and throwing them across the room) ...ahh, I love my cat Pawsey.

Well Poe, even if you think cats are better dogs, the point of the post is that your cat can die the same way those dogs did.

=( And you shouldn't throw your pet....seriously.

I feed mine KIbbles & Bits, I didn't see that brand on a list so I guess it's fine.

And cats are more social, just this past week I had a heated discussion with a cat about politics...

Yeah, your dog should be fine. ^^ But not so sure about everything else... lol +rep

thx for the warning theft. good service.


now if theft wants tot urn this into a dog vs cat thread thats fine..but under his discretion.

Your welcome my good friend. Glad I could help you all out. +rep

[DINAMO788]

damn you. how are you going to give me rep for a good threaed created by you....now im obligated to tgive you rep... well, at least the rep will be given for some good help

[The House]

I give my dog the cheap version of kibbles and bits... NO NAME kibbles and bits and I thought it was going to kill her one day even without this warning.

[Theft]

damn you. how are you going to give me rep for a good threaed created by you....now im obligated to tgive you rep... well, at least the rep will be given for some good help

Well for all the good posts by that I have seen, that's why I gave you rep

I give my dog the cheap version of kibbles and bits... NO NAME kibbles and bits and I thought it was going to kill her one day even without this warning.

You my friend are psychic I guess lol

[Uncool]

As long as the dog food is edible ie me eating it before my dog get some of the yummy than its fine by me. Other than that, my dog won't suffer from it unless I slip up on food assortment. I did technically eat dog food earlier as a child so my dog and me have similar tastes hehe.

[Theft]

As long as the dog food is edible ie me eating it before my dog get some of the yummy than its fine by me. Other than that, my dog won't suffer from it unless I slip up on food assortment. I did technically eat dog food earlier as a child so my dog and me have similar tastes hehe.

lol I don't even know what to say to that. But I think everyone has tried those beef jerkey treats that are given to dogs...or at least I hope people have.

[Uncool]

I have and their a bit dry if you ask me (or my teeth aren't tough enough so bla) someone slipped in dog food in my meals earlier in life so yeah, I had an aquired taste for doggy food. Heck I stick get made fun of for eating it >_>....

[garyfitz]

Cats are for pussies. The people who think they're more loving, more intelligent, and most bizarely, MORE social, are really off their heads. Cats are extemekly independent animals, they dont love and appreciate their human companions half as much as dogs do. They're very dirty too. Kittens are cute though I'll swallow my pride and admit it. But dogs rule full stop.

As for the topic, how many people give their dogs canned food everyday? I get it the odd week to treat the pup, but I usually get the big bags of dry food because they're a lot healthier for em

[vilmer_]

Cats are for pussies. They're very dirty too.

I hate to intervene, but both of these comments are utterly ridiculous and completely false. On that note, it is both dogs and cats who have succumbed to this rat-poisoned food.

[MikeAaronB]

Why so are many food products becoming tainted?

I can pretty much guess what it is.

[OMGashleysimpson]

My cats pretty sweet, im teaching it tricks, it can fetch. Dogs would be sweet if they didnt **** in your yard.

[bnolan56]

Haha dogs are bad pets imo. Cats kick ass, becuase they are intelligent and social and think they are better than humans, and then its fun to prove them wrong (i.e picking them up and throwing them across the room) ...ahh, I love my cat Pawsey.

Defend your opinion on how Dogs are bad pets? They are very loyal and playful and protective. I would like you to see my dog lol.

[MikeAaronB]

My cat is very very social and recognizes me and my commands. I can get him to do anything a dog can. Plus hes 10000x cuter.

cats ftw

If someone was breaking into my house, I would never count on a cat.