Category: Cats

The FDA and the media are finally reporting more accurate numbers of animals killed and sickened by melamine.

You can find out much more on the recall on my Pet Food Recall Archive Page.

People on the forums at Itchmo.com organized a postcard blitz to urge that the number of pet deaths be accurately reported. It’s in the thousands instead of 16. There are details about what to say and whom to send them to. You are asked to send postcards if your animal died. Please mail your cards on Saturday the 28th.

Howl911 has provided more suggestions and templates. For a donation, they’ll make and send the postcards for you.

You can find out much more on the recall on my Pet Food Recall Archive Page.

A reminder about the nationwide march tomorrow, Saturday the 28th.

Marches are being held in:

• Austin, TX
• Archbald/Peckville, PA
• Jacksonville, OR
• Las Vegas, NV
• Los Angeles, CA
• Oceanside, CA
• Portland, MA
• Reno, NV
• Uniontown, PA

with events pending in:

• Boston, MA
• Ottowa, Canada

I know that post title looks like a bad joke, but it’s not. It’s another recall. Chenango Valley Pet Foods recalled Lick Your Chops Lamb Meal, Rice & Egg Cat Food. They also recalled certain varieties of Drs. Foster & Smith and SmartPak.

Turns out Chenango Valley Pet Foods was the fifth company Wilbur-Ellis sold rice protein concentrate to and they make some of the varieties of the brands mentioned above.

You can find out much more on the recall on my Pet Food Recall Archive Page.

American Nutrition Inc. has issued a recall for a number of brands of pet food it manufactures for other companies. Review the link for specific varieties and lot numbers.  Several of these companies say American Nutrition added rice flour protein without their knowledge or consent. (second page) In fact, Blue Buffalo calls it product tampering and I don’t blame them.

Canned Cat Food:

• Blue Buffalo
• Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
• Harmony Farms
• Natural Balance

Canned Dog Food:

• Blue Buffalo
• Canine Caviar
• Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
• DiamondPetFoods
• Harmony Farms
• Kirkland Signature
  
• Mulligan Stew
• Natural Balance

Dog Treats:

• Natural Balance
• Blue Buffalo

You can find out much more on the recall on my Pet Food Recall Archive Page.