this is so bizarre it seems intentional

Mar 27, 2007 11:33

for anyone who wanted to have more info on the pet food recall,


I wanted to give you another update about the recent pet food recall. As you know, last week there was a dog and cat food recall of 60 million containers packaged under 95 brands of food. The preliminary reports indicated that the affected foods caused over 16 deaths and may have caused illness in hundreds of others. Reports are continuously being updated and there is still a lot that we don't know.

What we do know is that the Agriculture Commissioner of New York State Patrick Hooker released information that Aminopterin has been found in some of the tested cat foods. Aminopterin is a form of rat poison. It is not approved for use in the U.S. It is not possible to test pets for this chemical at this time. No one seems to know as to how much or if any other compounds were found. There are many unanswered questions.

They do know that the compound involved is causing kidney failure. The most common signs of kidney failure are: vomiting, not eating, drinking more, urinating more and/or lethargy. If your pet is eating or was eating one of the recalled foods and is experiencing any symptoms, please call your veterinarian immediately. We recommend testing and treating all affected pets! If caught early, kidney failure can be treated successfully in some pets.

For more information read about "Renal Failure in Dogs" and "Renal Failure in Cats":
http://clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?2647Nqcdmnvmi0LU5eAUbQ
http://clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?oLKg3mSNFsISV1s_wLlKqQ

The food recall covers several different foods - primarily those with gravy components - with the dates of December 3rd - March 6th. The recall does not affect all varieties of the different food.
For information or an updated list, call 1-866-895-2708 or go to:
http://clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?AU505nZV8FKk6icnn2lzyA.

If you suspect your pet has been affected by the food - please read these steps to help your veterinarian with your pet's diagnosis:
Go to Advice to Pet Food Owner After National Recall:
http://clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?YvIsKBejE5YFHVfqqlmIeQ

Here is also an update for veterinarians. Go to "Pet Food Recall - Updated Information for Veterinarians":
http://clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?RGOoAYY4Qow2bWBozIalNQ

This article gives recommendations and resources for veterinarians. If your pet has been affected, please print both articles and take them with you when you see your vet.

I sincerely hope that none of your pets are affected.

falling back apart
had a really painful
time trying to clean
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