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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 2007Are all your cats OK?
I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I checked all of ours and did not find a problem. It's kind of hard for me to believe anything can go wrong with wheat gluten, but if that's what they say it is.... > I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food > that is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond > repair. I checked all of ours and did not find a problem. It's kind of > hard for me to believe anything can go wrong with wheat gluten, but if > that's what they say it is.... Right now I'm really glad that Sonny is so picky (translation: spoiled). We used to try other brands, but he'd turn his nose up at them, even the expensive ones. So, a while back we stopped trying and now only buy his 4 favourite flavours of canned Friskies. Hope everybody else is ok too. Bobble  SignatureHave you hugged your cat today? Sonny's web page --> http://web.ncf.ca/ai151/index2.html >> I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food >> that is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Bobble Mine are picky (spoiled) too and only eat wet Friskies (and very few flavors) and only like Purina dry. Sometimes going for the cheap standard is a good thing. :~) kili >> I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food >> that is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Hope everybody else is ok too. The three freaky furry fuzzbutts are their usual happy selves... since they've always refused point blank to eat 'chunky' catfood (they lick the gravy off and leave the food behind) they've never had the suspect varieties of science diet. I'm wondering if maybe I should stop giving them gooshyfood altogether for a bit in case they were wrong about the cause, but I'm sure we'd have a revolt on our hands and we'd probably wake up minus a few toes :P >>> I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that >>> is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > cause, but I'm sure we'd have a revolt on our hands and we'd probably wake > up minus a few toes :P I quit giving TuTu canned food a couple of weeks ago. I had used Fancy Feast for years but mainly Tuna , Chicken & Tuna and Ocean whitefish and tuna. She started refusing them so often, I decided it wasn't worth the bother and expense. I did try a can of Friskies but she turned her nose up at that too. She eats Iams Weightloss and Iams hairball. For a treat, she accepts Meowmix kibble (a small amount). She is a big girl and seems healthy. MLB >I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is >being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I >checked all of ours and did not find a problem. It's kind of hard for me to >believe anything can go wrong with wheat gluten, but if that's what they say >it is.... I went through the PDF file with a magnifying glass to make sure my boys weren't eating any of the bad stuff. They aren't apparently. And they're bouncy as usual. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War > I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food > that is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond > repair. I checked all of ours and did not find a problem. It's kind > of hard for me to believe anything can go wrong with wheat gluten, > but if that's what they say it is.... Persia's fine. She doesn't eat gooshy food and the kibble she does eat is prescription and not on the list. Jill > I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is > being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I > checked all of ours and did not find a problem. It's kind of hard for me to > believe anything can go wrong with wheat gluten, but if that's what they say > it is.... None of our regular brands was on the list. It didn't really surprise me that it's possible for any mold issues with a grain product to cause pet poisoning. After all, mold on hay will kill horses. What surprised me was *how many* different brands were contaminated by one, single supplier. Sherry Thanks for the concern, Pat. We are doing fine, none of the stuff Lily eats is part of the banned list. We are glad to hear that your furbabies are also all fine. Lily & her mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time. >I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is > being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > say > it is.... > I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is > being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I > checked all of ours and did not find a problem. It's kind of hard for me to > believe anything can go wrong with wheat gluten, but if that's what they say > it is.... A friend of mine on another list has lost 2 of hers to this awful thing this week. Apparently the company knew about it way back in December and did nothing. Purrs for the cats that have gone to the bridge would be appreciated. She's obviously devestated. Helen M >> I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Helen M Oh how awful! Purrs for her poor RB kitties and for your friends broken heart. Jill > A friend of mine on another list has lost 2 of hers to this awful thing > this week. Apparently the company knew about it way back in December and > did nothing. That's unforgivable! > Purrs for the cats that have gone to the bridge would be appreciated. > > She's obviously devestated. Many purrs for your friend. I'm so sorry. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/frankiennikki/ http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki | A friend of mine on another list has lost 2 of hers to this awful thing | this week. Apparently the company knew about it way back in December and [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] | | She's obviously devestated. OH NO!!! I am so very sorry!! If your friend has proof that they knew and did nothing, a lawsuit should ensue. Maybe there is some class action she could get into. Not that any proceeds could ease her pain but the point is to hit the perps in the pocket -- HARD. > | A friend of mine on another list has lost 2 of hers to this awful thing > | this week. Apparently the company knew about it way back in December and [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > could get into. Not that any proceeds could ease her pain but the point is > to hit the perps in the pocket -- HARD. If you could "hit the perps" who made the decision that would be fine. If this company has stockholders, I do feel sorry for them. I'll bet heads will roll. MLB > A friend of mine on another list has lost 2 of hers to this awful thing > this week. Apparently the company knew about it way back in December and > did nothing. That's terrible and way too close for comfort. I consider myself lucky that Ketzl doesn't like the gravy-based products, but who knows if that's all that's been affected. Prayers for your friend. SignatureJoey DoWop Dee Remember: It is To Laugh > > I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is > > being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > -- > Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server -http://www.Mailgate.ORG That's terrible, Helen! I'm so sorry for your friend AND for her poor cats. A stink HAS to be raised about this by us all. The contamination was so widespread, it's a miracle that MORE cats have not been harmed or killed by the bad batch of food. Not least to make sure the pet food companies will be more careful of what they use in the future. Lots of people simply don't have the budget to feed their animals a fresh food diet. I love my girls, but I don't want to have to go broke feeding them. If the companies knew and didn't do anything about it, then a pox on all their heads! I feel very lucky NOT to have bought any of the contaminated food, as wouldn't you know it, my girls absolutely LOVE the chunks in gravy style food much more than ordinary wet food. There but for the grace of God go they! Melissa >> I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food >> that is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Helen M Yeah, it's looking more and more like we lost a dog to it. We, the whole family (it was my MIL's dog) are just devastated. I just wish we would have had an autopsy done, darn it. kili >>>I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food >>>that is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > kili I'm so very sorry to hear that, kili. Lots of purrs and hugs, Polonca and Soncek >>>> I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food >>>> that is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Lots of purrs and hugs, > Polonca and Soncek Thanks, sweetie. kili >>I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is >>being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Helen M So very sorry to hear that. Purrs and hugs, Polonca and Soncek > I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is > being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I > checked all of ours and did not find a problem. It's kind of hard for me to > believe anything can go wrong with wheat gluten, but if that's what they say > it is.... My girls are fine. Behavior, appetites and litterbox use 100% normal. I had stocked up on Science Diet (My regular brand) about three weeks ago, but after checking all the cans I've got on hand, I didn't get any of the bad stuff. I only found out about the contaminated food last week with everyone else, so I figure any harm to them from eating it would have showed up quite a while ago. A friend of mine in New Jersey had a sick cat earlier this month, and her vet couldn't figure out what the trouble was. Now they think Arwen must have eaten some of the bad food. The cat is okay and on the mend. The mystery is, my friend has two cats, and the other one never got sick at all. Melissa >I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is > being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > say > it is.... Mine are okay, and I didn't find Friskies on the list. Whew! Joy Unfortunately my food is on the list (Iams wet packets) and the plant code is the code that is recalled, but the date codes are not within the recalled limits. I spoke with Iams and they told me I am fine but I am still a nervous wreck. I have not fed them Iams since Saturday morning (when I discovered the recall) and the rep at Iams told me that they found that the cats that were affected showed symptoms within 2 to 24 hours and exposure. Such a short period of time! I called my vet this morning and was also told that enough time has passed without symptoms and everything "should" be okay but I can always bring them in for a blood test if they show any symptoms. Please keep my boys in your thoughts. I would be devastated if anything happened to them! >>I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is >> being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Joy > Unfortunately my food is on the list (Iams wet packets) and the plant code is > the code that is recalled, but the date codes are not within the recalled [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > symptoms. Please keep my boys in your thoughts. I would be devastated if > anything happened to them! Lots and lots of purrs, Polonca and Soncek My cats specially Rumble eat a variety of the listed items but according to the information the pets start showing signs within a couple hours So far they are all ok and anything with those labels went into the garbage >I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is > being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > say > it is.... > My cats specially Rumble eat a variety of the listed items but > according to the information the pets start showing signs within a > couple hours So far they are all ok and anything with those labels > went into the garbage A very wise move. Why take a chance? Jill >> I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food >> that is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> they say >> it is.... Our gravy fiends are all fine. --Fil > >> I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food > >> that is being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond > >> repair. I checked all of ours and did not find a problem. > I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is > being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I > checked all of ours and did not find a problem. It's kind of hard for me to > believe anything can go wrong with wheat gluten, but if that's what they say > it is.... Have they actually determined that's what it was? Last I heard, they really didn't know, because everything they checked tested out okay. Fortunately my girls won't eat any of the premium brands, and since I moved to Arizona I've found Friskies and Whiskas (which they prefer) so much cheaper here than in California that I haven't even tried to introduce them to the supermarket labels. | Have they actually determined that's what it was? Last I | heard, they really didn't know, because everything they | checked tested out okay. I don't know either. | Fortunately my girls won't eat any | of the premium brands, and since I moved to Arizona I've | found Friskies and Whiskas (which they prefer) so much | cheaper here than in California that I haven't even tried to | introduce them to the supermarket labels. If I was still in Arizona I'd be getting everything at Trader Joe's. I sure miss that store. > | Have they actually determined that's what it was? Last I > | heard, they really didn't know, because everything they [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > If I was still in Arizona I'd be getting everything at Trader Joe's. I sure > miss that store. Where are you now, Pat? They seem to be opening stores all over the country, even though most are in the Western U.S. and on the East Coast. (My niece tells me they've even opened one near her in Minneapolis.) Try http://www.traderjoes.com/ or http://www.traderjoes.com/locations.asp | Pat wrote: | > If I was still in Arizona I'd be getting everything at Trader Joe's. I sure | > miss that store. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] | http://www.traderjoes.com/ or | http://www.traderjoes.com/locations.asp I'm in southwest Missouri. The closest TJ's to me is in the St. Louis area, around 250 miles away. If I still had the ex's little car and if gas was a little cheaper I might be able to get there once or twice a year. > | Have they actually determined that's what it was? Last I > | heard, they really didn't know, because everything they [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > If I was still in Arizona I'd be getting everything at Trader Joe's. I sure > miss that store. For anyone who feeds their cats Trader Joe's catfood (mine would never touch it - probably because it's cheaper than name brands), here's the URL for TJ's statement on the recall: http://www.traderjoes.com/action_issues.asp#PetFood >> It's kind of hard for me to believe anything can go wrong with >> wheat gluten, but if that's what they say it is.... > Have they actually determined that's what it was? Last I heard, > they really didn't know, because everything they checked tested > out okay. Aflatoxin-B seems the most likely culprit to me. ============== j-c ====== @ ====== purr . demon . co . uk ============== Jack Campin: 11 Third St, Newtongrange EH22 4PU, Scotland | tel 0131 660 4760 <http://www.purr.demon.co.uk/jack/> for CD-ROMs and free | fax 0870 0554 975 stuff: Scottish music, food intolerance, & Mac logic fonts | mob 07800 739 557 >I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is > being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > say > it is.... My cats eat the Science Diet savoury cuts but it applies only to US shipments (I am in Canada) - I checked the UPC codes just in case and they don't match. SO scary!! Susan M Otis and Chester | My cats eat the Science Diet savoury cuts but it applies only to US | shipments (I am in Canada) - I checked the UPC codes just in case and they | don't match. SO scary!! Yeah, I had some PAWS and some IAMS cans on hand but thankfully all the wrong varieties. That was a huge relief. I called the discount store where I get most of my catfood and read off the list of products so they could check their shelves. > I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is > being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I > checked all of ours and did not find a problem. It's kind of hard for me to > believe anything can go wrong with wheat gluten, but if that's what they say > it is.... We're fine in this quarter. One of my friends called me on saturday morning and asked me to check out the website and read the label list to her, because her computer was on the fritz. We determined that none of our owners were in danger (phew!). It was scary, though. Jane - owned and operated by Princess Rita >I hope and pray that none of our kitties had any of the toxic food that is >being recalled, or if they did, they were not harmed beyond repair. I >checked all of ours and did not find a problem. It's kind of hard for me to >believe anything can go wrong with wheat gluten, but if that's what they say >it is.... My three are fine, and my friend's cats and d*g are too. Debra in VA See my quilts at http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere |
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