March 24,
2007 @ 7:40 pm · Edit
Maureen,
I wouldnt feed Beneful…. I read a lot of comments of peoples dogs getting
sick of the beneful dry… Go here… http://www.gothamist.com/2007/03/17/pet_food_recall.php
March 24,
2007 @ 8:10 pm · Edit
Hey Elizabeth
~
KUMPI is
a phenomenal food and she is trying to save us from corporate America! Don’t
let corn being the first ingredient fool you. Check out her chart and you’ll
see how putting meat first lets the industry feed our dogs a LOT of grain.
My own dog
has been doing so much better since eating this food. Guess I just want to say,
don’t jump to conclusions. I thought the EXACT same thing myself until
I learned more about it.
I’ve
called and talked to her and I’d encourage you to do the same thing. Read
the history part of the site and check her out.
And really,
how come she has all those police dogs from the UN and NY state and all them
if its so bad.
Just posting
because I care!
March 24,
2007 @ 10:22 pm · Edit
Lynne,
I would like
to address your comment towards Tracy’s above post regarding Kumpi pet
food.
Westie Rescue
of Missouri takes in and places nearly 200 dogs a year - these are animals who
have lived their entire lives in commercial breeding facilities, as well as
family pets that find themselves in a position where they are unable to care
for their Westies - Westies are known for skin allergies and we have had TREMENDOUS
success feeding our rescues Kumpi. We have also assisted families who do NOT
wish to relinquish their pets but feel they can no longer care for their pets
vetting. By turning them on to Kumpi, they have been able to keep their pets
and enjoy what life is like without an itchy dog by their side. These pets have
remained with their families due to Kumpi’s success. We have followed
our dogs post adoption and have seen these pets continue to improve in ALL areas
of their lives.
While you
state corn as being the first ingredient, what you fail to realize is that the
grade of corn used in Kumpi makes a difference, the processing is different
AND it leaves a LOT of room for MORE high quality protien - please educate yourself
by reading Kumpi’s site and explanation on their process of creating one
of the best foods MANY rescues are now feeding, let alone the United Nations
and NYSP K9 division.
Our goal
is the protection and well being of our pets and never, would we EVER feed a
poor quality of food.
I find your
name calling offensive especially during such an emotionally trying time for
pet owners.
You attack
a food that our organization has seen do amazing things for our pets, while
you forget that while companies such as Iams (and many others) may not use animals
to test their products any longer, what they do is use companies that do!
If anything
Evy has ever done is reveal the industries huge deception of meat needing to
be the first ingredient - only to leave MORE room for MORE grains to be added
through the ‘back door’! See chart on Kumpi.com
I applaude
her and so do our HEALTHY Westies.
Sincerely,
Angie Jamison
Westie Rescue of Missouri
www.westierescueofmissouri.com
March 24,
2007 @ 10:45 pm · Edit
Yikes, had
to read that “Tracy” twice. Not me, though. Let’s all not
start sniping at one another, if something is inappropriate, I am sure the person
running this blog can mention it or delete the offending posts.
March 24,
2007 @ 10:47 pm · Edit
Oh, also,
dogs are omnivores. If it (the corn) were in cat food I would think it questionable
but it’s not.
March 24,
2007 @ 11:02 pm · Edit
Cresar says
they are NOT on the recall list. Read here http://cesar.com/petfoodrecall.aspx
To our valued
Cesar® family,
We would
like you to know that CESAR® canine cuisine is not affected by the recent nationwide
pet food recall initiated by Menu Foods and other companies. We make each CESAR®
entree ourselves from the finest ingredients and all of our CESAR® products
remain a safe, nutritious and delicious way to feed your beloved friend.
As devoted
dog owners ourselves, the safety and nutritional quality of our food is our
top priority, and you should continue to feel confident feeding our cuisine
to your dog.
March 25,
2007 @ 12:01 am · Edit
[…]
Here is a site with a list of foods not affected by the recall and some have
other info: The PetsitUSA.com Blog ? Pet Foods NOT on recall list It depends
on how far one wants to get away from Menufoods. I don’t want to use any
product that is assocated with a company that had so little reguard for the
health of our animals. I was using Merrick puppy plate as a wet food, and just
got some Canade. Merrick is not associated with Menufoods, but has had issues
in the past I was not aware of. […]
March 25,
2007 @ 12:08 am · Edit
Does anyone
know the manufacturing location(s) for the Hill’s W/D Prescription canned
Canine/Dog Food ? I’m doing research and can’t seem to find this
information.. ??
March 25,
2007 @ 1:08 am · Edit
I just wanted
to comment on the Trader Joe’s tuna My friends cat had to be but down
from Kidney failure and she was feeding Trader Joe’s tuna, I think this
recall goes further than what is already been announced. The sad part is how
many pets will be lost by the time we find out what is safe and what is not.
March 25,
2007 @ 1:37 am · Edit
Does anyone
know if all Royal Canin brand foods are manufactured at Menu food? According
to mudbaygranary.com, Royal Canin’ sensible choice foods are manufactured
by Menu. I have cats that eat the Urinary S/O both canned and dry. I’m
also concerned if Purina Whisker licken’s Cat treats are manufactured
by Menu They contain Wheat Gluten.
Thanks for any input that anyone can give.
March 25,
2007 @ 2:26 am · Edit
” Merrick
is not associated with Menufoods, but has had issues in the past I was not aware
of. […] ”
Is there
a link you can post on that?
March 25,
2007 @ 6:32 am · Edit
Just came
across this website, as it was recommended from another blog:
I urge you
all to go http://www.api4animals.org/facts.
AND READ.
Corn is not
natural to a dog, as it is very difficult to digest. It is used as a cheap filler.
I do not reccommend Kumpi food after going to their website for these reasons:
I own a Jack Russell who many months ago started to react from commercial dog
food. Swollen Paws, Swollen ears, hots spots, etc. The poor thing was just in
agony. Many trips to the vet and to the pet store, we found out that not only
does he not tolerate corn, but Lecithin is also a problem. Kumpi adds Lecithin.
Although lecithin is consider to be medically necessary to humans, it isn’t
necessary or tolerable to some animals as it’s primary use is an emulsifier
used to reduce the viscosity, or thickness of a product. In other words, by
using it they reduce the product in one instance to prevent them from having
to use more of another more expensive product. (Lecithin is a main ingredient
in chocolate processing. Thins out the chocolate to prevent having to use more
cocoa butter)
Kumpi also uses Chicken Fat, which in essence will be explained to you at the
website stated above. Disgusting and I would never feed it to my dog!
My vet indicated to me through this entire deal with my dog, that less is more!
In other words the less ingredients in a dog food the better. Always look for
the first 3 ingredients, as they are the most important in an animals health.
Corn, corn meal, wheat gluten, gluten of any kind are unacceptable. I don’t
feed any moist pouches or canned, strictly dry kibble. Basically whatever we
are having for dinner at night, a little bit gets sets aside for him and gets
mixed in with his dry kibble.
Currently feeding California Natural Small Bites. He is doing well on it and
all the allergic reactions have disappeared.
I contacted them once this recall hit and they manufacture their own dry in
a plant in Fremont, Nebraska. As stated above they do use Menu Foods for their
canned products, but that plant is in Sioux City, SD.
For dog feeding
info I offer you the following site:
www.dogaware.com/dogfeeding.html
very informative, on what to look for when feeding your dog, a wealth of information
for anyone with questions or concerns.
I certainly hope that I have been able to help.
March 25,
2007 @ 9:06 am · Edit
It might
be a good idea to mention that the Royal Canin brand includes Techni-cal and
Medi-cal.
March 25,
2007 @ 9:15 am · Edit
Thanks for
the list. I feed Nature’s Variety and will continue to feed Nature’s
Variety even if they are associated with Menu Foods. The food has helped my
dog out with her allergies and sensitive stomach. Also, when looking at dog
food you want to make that the protein your dog gets is more meat based protein.
It is easier for them to digest and get the nutrients out. Corn, ground or deshelled
is still not as digestable as meat based protein and your dog won’t digest
all the nutrients. They digestive tract is very short and simple. True corn
has a lot of protein in it but it’s not the protein you want to use. You
want to use meat based protein. Also Tanks mom that website you gave is a little
too extreme for me. Chicken Fat is a good source of linolic acid. Also, humans
eat fat anyways. Chicken fat depending on where it comes from is a good thing
to have in dog foods.
March 25,
2007 @ 9:23 am · Edit
After my
golden had bloody colitis a friend of mine told me about Life’s Abundance
by Healthy Pet. It’s USDA grade, no corn wheat or diary. It’s made
in the USA!! Check them out.
March 25,
2007 @ 10:16 am · Edit
For the question
about the link for the Merrick statement: Go to http://www.merrickpetcare.com/
and then click on “Merrick products not affected by recall. Read more”
in the box at the bottom right. The statement from Merrick displays in a pop-up
window.
March 25,
2007 @ 11:24 am · Edit
With regard
to Wellness -their Old Mother Hubbard treats - bits, biscuits contain “onion”
‘a small amount’ I was told when I called them, but none the less
onion just the same. Shame on these companies to put our fur babies at risk!
They should all be forced to eat their food!
March 25,
2007 @ 12:03 pm · Edit
The factual
information offered about the various companies posted on this site is such
a valuable service to consumers and I cannot imagine the work that has gone
in to getting this accomplished.
*******There
are GREAT foods out there that will work wonders for your pets, not only mine!!
But don’t choose by labels alone - choose by what works for your pet and
the integrity of the company. Kumpi isn’t for everyone and I know that.
But among the *premiums* you will find your pet performing better on some than
others. Look for a company you feel you can trust - that’s number one.
Then look at your pet with your own eyes and look at the results. THEN you have
found the best food for your pet.*****
Two things
really make me sad.
First, I
am grief stricken for the people who have lost their pets. When I lost Kumpel,
he was my ‘once in a lifetime’ dog and I think some reading here
know what I mean. Many of these families have lost multiple pets and I can’t
even begin to absorb that emotionally. I have talked with an elderly woman locally
whose cat has lost 75% of her kidney function. Both of her pets are compromised,
but her cat has the most severe damage and talking with her just brought this
home so personally. So many elderly people have nothing but their pets to keep
them company, be their friends and offer them comfort. I wept after talking
with her.
Second, I
am so sad about what I read online that comes from purported professionals about
nutrition that can be so misleading. There are so many people now seeking and
I would encourage anyone and everyone to call your company and dialogue with
their nutritionist.
I have received
MANY phone calls from consumers personally and I will guarantee you that NO
company in the US is using euthanized animals in their foods or roadkill. There
is so much fear generated by this recall and one at a time, I have tried to
bring balance and reason to the thinking of consumers who go online and read
appalling ‘facts’ that just aren’t so.
Corn is not
high in protein. Corn gluten gleaned from corn is high in protein. The two get
confused. (fyi there is a scientific study that shows corn to be 1.3% less digestible
than rice, plus cooked corn isn’t the same animal as corn.) Many ingredients
in pet food are not ‘natural’ to dogs, like rice, sweet potatoes,
but that doesn’t mean they aren’t really good ingredients for pet
foods. I’ve read a paper written by a Harvard student that is so off base,
yet it is being believed as though it were written by a PHD. Labels can be deceptive
and tons of money gets poured into advertising. ACK I don’t want to write
a novel here - but the real *fact* is that your pet deserves your time to research
science and not opinion or misrepresented facts.
I don’t
counsel with my nutritionist about veterinary matters and also don’t counsel
with my veterinarian about nutrition. They are both distinct SCIENCES.
This is the
greatest opportunity for consumers to go directly to companies and ask to dialogue
with nutritionists, the people who formulate products and have vast experience
in their field. They hold many of the answers and are more sound than so much
of the bashing and fear-mongering that can happen online.
I need to
repeat, the efforts here to dig into where food is being manufactured is a public
service that has been long overdue. Consumer - do your homework and talk with
companies directly. Ask where products are sourced from - bug them!! There is
far too much at stake and your pet is worth the time it will take for you to
seek the answers as to what is right for your pet. PETSITUSA - thanks times
a million for providing this resource.
I am seeking
some avenue to bring together a national movement to petition Congress tangibly.
Petitions with signatures that have been verified (yes I signed the one online)
that cannot be disputed. This industry has a lot to answer for and has hidden
behind wide skirts for too long. I am one of ‘you’ even though I
have a pet food company.
Anyone interested
in helping with this grassroots movement please contact me via my website. It
is a daunting task to consider, but with combined efforts and an awakening public,
the coming months offer a unique opportunity to get some changes made.
PETSITUSA
has helped by beginning to get (some) companies to reveal information that should
have long been disclosed on packaging. It will take hundreds of people to get
grassroots going but I know we will all find each other and hopefully help raise
accountability - and if it saves one life and one heart, it will be worth it.
March 25,
2007 @ 12:24 pm · Edit
Hi Therese,
You should
note that Newman’s Own uses Menu Foods for their wet food production,
as per Pet Food Express.
March 25,
2007 @ 12:35 pm · Edit
Hi,
I’ve been feeding my 3 kitties Petguard Chicken & Wheatgerm for ages
.
I called Petguard & spoke to Denise in customer service to ask who manufactures
their food .
She wouldn’t comment yes or no if they did use Menu .
She told me she wasn’t alload to answer me because other pet food manufacturers
are calling them too find out where they get their food made .
HMMMMM?????
She did say to use their organics & would email me information about my
concerns on the food I had been using .(still waiting since last week for her
email).
Now I have 24 -15 ounce cans of Petguard collecting dust in my pantry .
I also just
started to use ARTEMIS wet too for my girls.
My kitties love it !!!
Spoke to Artemis & they were very happy to tell me the name of their very
secret source ” EVANGERS” .
http://www.evangersdogfood.com/
I wish for
everyones pets that are sick get healthy soon !!!
And, I’m so sorry for all that have lost their beloved family members
because they thought they were keeping them healthy & happy !!!
Sincerely,
Judy Starr
March 25,
2007 @ 1:22 pm · Edit
Someone asked
about Natural Balance and where it was manufactured. There is conflicting information
on this website and others. Does anyone have a definitive answer on this? Thanks.
Sue
March 25,
2007 @ 1:24 pm · Edit
Sue, the
information on the list comes directly from the company. I talked to a company
rep on Friday.
Therese
PetsitUSA.com
March 25,
2007 @ 1:30 pm · Edit
Judy,
Let us know if and when you hear from the Petguard people. I also feed my cats
Petguard (not the organics). I’m a little troubled by the response you
got from the company representative. Granted, I know all the pet food companies
are being bombarded with calls and questions, but now is not the time to be
evasive.
Thanks.
Sue