Bacterial comtamination and dry food.

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Alison - 23 Dec 2004 17:12 GMT

Just read this on a website and wondered if it's correct. I sometimes
soak dry cat food with water for Kim. It's a a good brand but I'm a
bit worried now.

"If you feed dry food, remember to never get it wet. Do not mix with
canned food, milk or water. All dry foods have bacterial contamination
on the surface, and moisture will allow those bacteria to grow. Some
are dangerous and cause vomiting and/or diarhhea."
from
Selecting a Good Commercial Pet Food
By Jean Hofve, DVM
http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=004

Alison

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mlbriggs - 23 Dec 2004 19:07 GMT

> Just read this on a website and wondered if it's correct. I sometimes
> soak dry cat food with water for Kim. It's a a good brand but I'm a
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>
> Alison

I would think that soaking a few at a time and they are eaten immediately
there would be no problem However if they are allowed to stand, like any
unrefrigerated food, bacteria would develop.

Why do you soak it -- is she toothless? or very young? MLB

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Alison - 23 Dec 2004 23:52 GMT

> I would think that soaking a few at a time and they are eaten immediately
> there would be no problem However if they are allowed to stand, like any
> unrefrigerated food, bacteria would develop.
>
> Why do you soak it -- is she toothless? or very young? MLB

She gets FIC and has to have a wet diet:( She mainly has canned
additive free food, the soaked dry is for variety.
Alison

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Mary - 28 Dec 2004 18:11 GMT

>"If you feed dry food, remember to never get it wet. Do not mix with
>canned food, milk or water. All dry foods have bacterial contamination
>on the surface, and moisture will allow those bacteria to grow. Some
>are dangerous and cause vomiting and/or diarhhea."

I take care of wildlife babies. We grind up kitten or puppy chow, mix with
puppy milk or water and give to babies when they're weaning. I've never had a
problem and I've raised hundreds of babies this way.

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