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Regarding past Spring's Pet Food Recall - Cause & Details
Source: Scientific American Magazine - August 2007
http://tinyurl.com/2v7ox6
Protein Pretense:
Cheating the standard protein tests is easy, but industry hesitates on alternatives
By Alison Snyder
After hundreds of dogs and cats fell ill this past spring, government officials traced the source to melamine, a nitrogen-rich compound found in plastics and fertilizer that, when ingested by the animals, crystallized in their kidneys and caused renal failure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration later announced that producers may have deliberately added the compound to wheat gluten and rice protein concentrates to inflate the measured amount of protein.
More Details on the Pet Food Recall
I know I'm not the first to post about this but the list of recalled foods keeps getting bigger and bigger. For more info, click here. I also have a question (Tor, are you listening?) about this.More pet food recalls
Here we go again!!! Another pet food recall: Here is the link to the article I read-- http://www.click2houston.com/family/12264152/detail.html?rss=hou&psp=news Although the article states it is not related to the other recall, Natural Balance is recalling certain products after "reports of animals vomiting and experiencing kidney problems." The article states "The recall includes all date codes of Venison and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Venison and Green Pea Dry Cat Food.YaYa the Pug
Here's my little rocker chick (named after the Yeah Yeah Yeahs). She eats holistic pet food (the honest kitchen), goes on 2 mile runs with me, and dances when she hears prince music. Basically, she's awesome.
The Health Benefits of Pets in our Lives
Many of the benefits of pets — companionship, affection and so on — have been well known for centuries — even numerous ancient Egyptians cherished their companion animals. However, data gathered during only the last few years have shown just how significantly our health is improved if we share our lives with animals.
A study undertaken in 2002 by the Waltham Center for Pet Nutrition and United States Food and Drug Administration revealed that the heart rates and blood pressures of pet owners increased less when the individuals were presented with math problems to solve if their companion animals were present.
Meet the Man Who Eats Dog Food for a Living
From the Daily Mail.
Pedigrees' chum: Meet the man from M&S who tests your pets' ready meals
Last updated at 20:19pm on 15th February 2008
Like a seasoned wine taster, Simon Allison sniffs and peers at the product he is testing.
Then he samples a soupcon, noting the blend of flavours and aromas.
'Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle'-Helena Sung
When Maj. Brian Dennis of the United States Marine Corps met a wild stray dog with shorn ears while serving in Iraq, he had no idea of the bond they would form, leading to seismic changes in both their lives. "The general theme of the story of Nubs is that if you're kind to someone, they'll never forget you -- whether it be person or animal," Dennis tells Paw Nation.
Pet Food Recall - Deaths, Kidney Failure!!
Just saw this on the internet.. check the pantry if you buy your dog or cat wet pet food.. Here is the article.What are you feeding your dogs?
Last week, I learned what the bad ingredients are in dog food. I had been feeding my dogs Science Diet but they are always itching. They don't have fleas either.Home made dog food and dog treats
In light of the recent dog food recall that has already taken the life and health of so many beloved pets, I want to recommend this book for all you with furbabies. My sister in law has it and she says that every recipe has turned out great. I hope you and your doggies like it!
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