Urgent :: Pet Food Recall... Urgent!!! - TOXIN FOUND

Originally Posted by meow meow

Most people I know don't take their indoor cats to the vet unless they are sick (once they are spayed/neutered). Are you suggesting that cats need check-ups?

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Originally Posted by merlynn's mom

I hear that even bi-annual check ups are needed because an animal's life is so short and they age quicker than humans. So they say that annual check ups are good for us (people) and bi-annual (twice a year) for them (fur babies). But I've always heard at least once a year check ups whether the animal is indoor or outdoor...

xocats: Sorry to hear about your kitty and the kidney problems. Hope they check out okay.

Thank goodness my babies eat food that is not manufactured by Menu Foods. Hooray for California Natural and Solid Gold (among others)!!!

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Originally Posted by gooned

I had an interesting visit to the Vet with my cat. His response was that these recalls are 'great for business'. He did not mean this in a negative way though. Apparently he had a lot of clients concerned about the recall. He had been on the phone for hours trying to track down the real scoop. The State University and the Vet AMA (whatever that is called) told him the following...

The true cause of the problems is not really known at this point. It is suspected that probably some gluten was spoiled by mold (mentioned in an earlier post) and made it's way into the food. It is not known how many pets were affected. 10 deaths is one thing but if it were 10,000, that's another story. The opinion was that the 'poison' would work it's way through the system in a couple of days once the source of toxin was eliminated. As a precaution, a blood test should be run to determine if the kidneys are affected. If acute renal failure is found, symtomatic treatment is given.

His opinion was that the media was running wild with this story since the core facts are not yet known (to us). I felt he was suggesting that many people were over-reacting. Perhaps he is right but I certainly noticed a dramatic downturn in my cat's behavior that was confirmed by the recall frenzy.

Anyhow, my cat's physical was OK. He drew blood to determine the renal aspect. He said just closely monitor her for any changes until the blood work comes back. I hope he is right about it working through her system. She does appear to be getting better in that she is showing more interest in food and has a little more energy. I have switched soft foods to one with no wheat gluten until this mess passes.

Please, I am not asking for opinions about my Vet's analysis. I'm giving those of you some information you may want to consider. I'll be getting the results of the blood work on Wednesday. I'll post then.

Good luck to all.

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Originally Posted by whuckleberry

ugh. was does the first lawsuit have to be the negligent cat owner?

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I was thinking the same thing. This person is motivated by pure greed. They obviously (I am making an educated assumption here) did not have their cat's best interest at heart or else they would not have waited NINE YEARS to take the poor baby to the vet for the first time!

Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

http://www.felinecrf.org/food_recall.htm This is a new page off the excellent site I always recommend - Tanya's Site, aka felinecrf.org

I know it will be accurate and kept up to date, so it's a good resource to use for this recall.

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Originally Posted by meow meow

Most people I know don't take their indoor cats to the vet unless they are sick (once they are spayed/neutered). Are you suggesting that cats need check-ups?

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Originally Posted by Javern

Company can't explain why its pet food is fatal
Tests show no contamination in recalled products, Menu Foods says


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17724565/

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Originally Posted by moggiegirl

Other than bloodwork, what is it that a vet can see in a cat that we can't see ourselves. We can check our cats teeth and gums, feel for any lumps, observe our cats behavior and appetite, check the stools and urine in our cats litter box. In the past I have taken my cats to the vet each year but now I think it's stressful for the animal to force them into a carrier and take them to the vet if they don't need to go. I have indoor cats and I've decided that from now on I'm just going to bring them in when there is a reason.

I think vet care is a business. They make more money by having their clients bring their pets to the vet even when there are no health issues. Plus I don't like how vets pry, they always ask us what brand of pet food we're feeding, God forbid I should ever reveal to a vet that I started feeding Rosie a raw diet. They would be against it.

But I do think vets are very important for all health issues that come up no matter how big or small.

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Originally Posted by tekgrl

Perhaps its because I'm having such bad luck with vets, but I tend to agree with this. Does anyone get bloodwork or any invasive tests done when there are no behavorial or physical problems?...just because you haven't done it in a year?

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