Hello ;
I am new to this site and would like to introduce myself and share some important information on my recent experience with a cat food in hopes to prevent other cats from getting sick.
I have 4 rescued cats and am very involved in cat rescue. I have focused mostly on Persian cats as they do not survive the shelters very well due to their increased susceptibility to respiratory problems. I rescue as much as I can on my own as well as help support rescue organizations. I learned a great deal regarding cat health from all my rescues over the years working closely with vets, both conventional and holistic. My background as a cancer researcher also allows me to work with my vets to come up with the best treatment regimens for pets with cancer. Having said this, however, I have come to realize that when a pet's time has come, even the best medicine is not sufficient and it is best to end the suffering. I have had to do just this with 4 of my rescued Persians last year who were 17 years old. I still have one sibling who is 18.
Having introduced myself, I now would like to share with everyone my recent experience with the Merrick brand of canned cat food, specifically, Before Grain quail formula and possibly other formulas. Two of my cats who ate this food became violently ill with vomiting and diarrhea. My 18 year old became ill hours after eating this food and my 1 year old took a few days as she only had a taste. Both cats had the same symptoms and my other 2 cats who did not eat this food were fine. After several days of not eating the Merrick food, both cats recovered with a lot of care and antibiotics. I have contacted the company and filed a report with the FDA as well as warned the store which sold the food. Merrick denied any responsibility for the food despite my vet's reports. During this time, I found other complaints about the same food on the internet. Clearly, there is a serious problem with this brand of food and everyone needs to become aware of it and protect their pets. I imagine, when enough animals have become sick, the company will not be able to deny their problem any longer and the FDA may finally act. Please beware of the Merrick brand of pet food and check for recalls for any brand to keep your pets safe. If possible, prepare your own food keeping in mind to prepare a balanced diet with all required supplements.
I hope that everyone's pets will be safe.
I am new to this site and would like to introduce myself and share some important information on my recent experience with a cat food in hopes to prevent other cats from getting sick.
I have 4 rescued cats and am very involved in cat rescue. I have focused mostly on Persian cats as they do not survive the shelters very well due to their increased susceptibility to respiratory problems. I rescue as much as I can on my own as well as help support rescue organizations. I learned a great deal regarding cat health from all my rescues over the years working closely with vets, both conventional and holistic. My background as a cancer researcher also allows me to work with my vets to come up with the best treatment regimens for pets with cancer. Having said this, however, I have come to realize that when a pet's time has come, even the best medicine is not sufficient and it is best to end the suffering. I have had to do just this with 4 of my rescued Persians last year who were 17 years old. I still have one sibling who is 18.
Having introduced myself, I now would like to share with everyone my recent experience with the Merrick brand of canned cat food, specifically, Before Grain quail formula and possibly other formulas. Two of my cats who ate this food became violently ill with vomiting and diarrhea. My 18 year old became ill hours after eating this food and my 1 year old took a few days as she only had a taste. Both cats had the same symptoms and my other 2 cats who did not eat this food were fine. After several days of not eating the Merrick food, both cats recovered with a lot of care and antibiotics. I have contacted the company and filed a report with the FDA as well as warned the store which sold the food. Merrick denied any responsibility for the food despite my vet's reports. During this time, I found other complaints about the same food on the internet. Clearly, there is a serious problem with this brand of food and everyone needs to become aware of it and protect their pets. I imagine, when enough animals have become sick, the company will not be able to deny their problem any longer and the FDA may finally act. Please beware of the Merrick brand of pet food and check for recalls for any brand to keep your pets safe. If possible, prepare your own food keeping in mind to prepare a balanced diet with all required supplements.
I hope that everyone's pets will be safe.