Learn the truth about your pet's food. Articles and recall notices; unique and up to the minute pet food news. http://www.petsumerreport.com/TAPF2509.xml PPC Publications Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:42:56 -0500 Suport@TruthaboutPetFood.com Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:42:21 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Stephen and Sally Miller who knowingly imported more than 800 metric tons of melamine poisoned vegetable proteins into the U.S. to be later responsible for the deaths of thousands of pets were sentenced to three years probation. Fined only $35,000. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/chemnutra-receives-probation-%E2%80%93-no-jail-time.html FCD1BB9E-1E81-40AB-9F93-709B8A52D868 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:42:21 -0500 Did you know that during the 2007 Pet Food Recall a PR firm (a public relations firm) was hired to ‘handle’ the bad press pet food was taking? During the ‘handling’ countless pets were dying. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/pr-firm-brags-about-handling-pet-food-disaster.html 560B63AF-BB29-490B-A546-B2B5FEB276F6 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:41:39 -0500 Humane Choice is the new dog food developed by the Humane Society of the United States; the food will be sold at Petco, Whole Foods and other stores. The new vegetarian dog food is NOT made at a US company; it’s made in Uruguay. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-humane-society-of-the-united-states-is-in-the-pet-food-business.html C114EEE1-194A-4053-AC85-7391881875EA Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:40:53 -0500 February 5, 2010 Judge John T. Maughmer hands down his sentencing decision on the ChemNutra executives. In case you don’t remember, ChemNutra is the company that knowingly imported lethal vegetable proteins containing melamine that was responsible for the deaths of thousands of dog and cats in the 2007 pet food recall – beloved family pets. You have two days to send Judge Maughmer your recommendations for sentencing. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/tell-the-judge-how-you-feel-about-chemnutra.html 321FFF79-35FD-4EBE-BF76-C778DFEA1130 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:40:15 -0500 In January 2010 the FDA announced a new plan to allow pet owners to report adverse events of a pet food directly to FDA. They provided all, pet owners and pet industry, the opportunity to post comments regarding said plan. The Pet Food Institute's, the largest lobby organization representing strictly the interests of industry, comment to FDA clearly shows they don’t believe pet owners are neither capable of honesty nor capable of knowing whether a pet food caused a pet to become ill. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-pet-food-institute-believes-pet-owners-are-incompetent-.html 26BC6AFC-C246-4708-8158-6854F5640867 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:39:23 -0500 We all hear the horror stories of by-products; what’s really in there. TruthaboutPetFood.com and our team of Secret Pet Food Shoppers decided to see what Pet Food Companies would tell about what’s really in these ingredients. What they told us is not surprising. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/secret-pet-food-shoppers-at-it-again.html 050DBD22-9D67-4622-B292-710763A435D2 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:59:00 -0500 In January 2010 the FDA announced a new plan to allow pet owners to report adverse events of a pet food directly to FDA. They provided all, pet owners and pet industry, the opportunity to post comments regarding said plan. The Pet Food Institute, the largest lobby organization representing strictly the interests industry, comment to FDA clearly shows they don’t believe pet owners are neither capable of honesty nor capable of knowing whether a pet food caused a pet to become ill. Buckle your seatbelt, this will get the fur flying! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-pet-food-institute%E2%80%99s-believes-pet-owners-are-incompetent-.html 9829C4A2-5622-4C58-B0E3-B224AC352C38 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:58:12 -0500 Charming dog video. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/blogs/charming-dog-video.html EF70371D-EA1D-423E-AF58-DC9B9769051F Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:57:27 -0500 Fun Pet Pictures http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/blogs/fun-pet-pictures.html 87D9088B-4576-458E-8FB6-A597EC138BE6 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:56:59 -0500 When the fur flies and the fuzz bunnies are taking over control of the carpet, floors, furniture and clothes, you should ask yourself one simple question: Is shedding normal? The answer is NO. Which begs the question: Can I fix it? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/shedding-is-not-normal.html 77589864-D80C-4221-A44D-784EB00B9842 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:52:01 -0500 The Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association recently published the results of diet/weight loss pet food study. Drs. Deborah Linder DVM and Lisa Freeman DVM took a close look at weight loss pet food; their results shine a bright light on more misgivings of pet food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/new-study-shows-just-how-confusing-weight-loss-pet-food-is.html B7197D6D-DE91-4EC8-A839-693F4CD03568 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:51:28 -0500 The AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) has reportedly taken legal actions against Vin News; attempting to prevent an investigation of AVMA’s accreditation program for vet schools. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/avma-trying-to-prevent-investigation.html B91322C3-0760-4745-A240-B37F49C0E8E3 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:50:54 -0500 We’ve all been there. Some where along the way, one pet owner explained to you the differences in pet food. The education they shared with you probably added years to your pets’ life. So, let’s go looking for them; the un-informed pet owners. Let’s make a February a month of searching for newbies; helping them to add years to their pets’ life. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/february-adopt-an-un-informed-pet-owner-month.html 64B365F8-F8D9-4882-8717-3277E4C19F94 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:50:03 -0500 February 2010 Petsumer Report reviews Performatrin Ultra Pet Food, 7 cat foods, 10 dog foods, 3 dog treats. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/petsumer-report-review-of-the-month-9.html 5C71125F-87E2-4FE2-962C-4080693AA39C Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:49:28 -0500 To the tune of Blame it on the Bossa Nova http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/blame-it-on-the-lousy-pet-food.html CA555EC8-DE0D-4C35-A70D-5C97827CD494 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:48:21 -0500 After Merrick Pet Foods provided a “mostly correct” response to the BPA lining question, a representative of the company posted a clarification comment on the article. Please, to all pet foods, just tell us – up front and the first time – the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-truth-the-whole-truth-and-nothing-but-the-truth.html F638F8CE-A1D4-41C7-8DA4-525F6DD989B0 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:19:24 -0500 Pet Expert Fireside Chats, provided by The Pet Sentinel, gives pet owners a new resource to stay informed about pet health issues. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-pet-sentinel-a-new-resource-for-informed-pet-owners.html 175B69CD-B78E-4FB3-9E4F-8E48681EDCBA Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:15:36 -0500 The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) announced at their January conference plans to develop “a new set of guidelines targeting nutrition to help veterinarians make sound recommendations to clients.” Don’t get your hopes up that a veterinarian near you will soon be recommending dog foods and cat foods utilizing premium and health promoting ingredients. Upon further investigation, it looks as if this move from one of the largest veterinarian organizations is nothing more than the same old story. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/aaha-will-develop-new-guidelines-for-pet-nutrition-but-don%E2%80%99t-get-your-hopes-up.html 56D0BB52-8B47-4C43-A32E-0D8E1927AD2B Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:12:17 -0500 Independent Pet Food Stores are nothing like the big box stores. TruthaboutPetFood.com recently began adding listings of Independent Pet Food Stores to provide pet owners a valuable resource to finding safe and healthy pet foods. I wanted pet owners to sort of ‘meet’ these people, the store owners, to show you how important these pet loving businesses can be a trusted friend in protecting your pet. This week, meet Jo Bighouse of Midas Touch. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/meet-an-independent-pet-store-owner-3.html 37D34474-FD4D-4816-81A0-4996FBF1EB37 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:06:22 -0500 BPA or Bisphenol A is a hot topic these days with health conscious consumers and petsumers. Pet owners, concerned about the risks associated with BPA are contacting their pet food companies asking if canned pet foods contain the chemical. However, many Pet Food answers to the BPA questions seem to be as varied as pet food itself. Which pet food companies are using BPA lined cans and which are not…you judge by their responses and the available information. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/which-pet-foods-have-bpa-free-cans.html AF327B96-27A7-446F-8F48-08CF8EB50E25 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:15:54 -0500 FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care Products may be contaminated with Salmonella http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/fda-health-alert-for-merrick-beef-filet-squares-dog-treats.html 23156F8F-0378-412C-9EAE-4D4F8946753E Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:35:05 -0500 You wouldn’t think that the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, an organization devoted to the advancement of veterinary knowledge of animal nutrition, would be endorsing pet foods that utilize what many experts consider inferior pet food ingredients. But they do. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/another-ethical-question-surrounding-veterinary-organizations.html C114AF64-DAFA-4A61-9E89-2C5C2D36C0BA Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:43:26 -0500 New to TruthaboutPetFood.com (thanks to my talented daughter), Pet Food Political Cartoons! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/pet-food-political-cartoon.html 45D4F0D3-C26D-4BBE-881F-4C517D75E0E2 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:42:56 -0500 TruthaboutPetFood.com has added some new help for pet owners just beginning to learn the ‘Truth about Pet Food’. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/new-help-for-beginners-learning-the-%E2%80%98truth%E2%80%99.html 4142F62F-8374-482B-8E3E-2325527A9901 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:42:17 -0500 DVM360.com reports that the antibiotic Longisil is being recalled in Canada. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/antibiotic-recall-in-canada.html B454EFBC-D96F-48A5-932C-3555482ACB48 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:37:11 -0500 An in depth investigation by the New York Times has revealed some startling information about the safety of processed beef approved for human consumption. Since pet food is the very last thing of concern with government agencies, if these risks were discovered in people food, imagine what could be found in pet foods (if anyone bothered to look). It is frightening to consider. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/safety-of-processed-beef-for-humans-questioned-imagine-the-lack-of-safety-with-pet-food-meat.html 74196EC9-F910-425F-B7E9-D559EBCB04A3 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:36:24 -0500 The Philadelphia Eagles football team has awarded Michael Vick the Ed Block Courage Award; given annually to a player “who exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.” http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/michael-vick-wins-courage-award-(no-kidding).html 8EA242FF-0951-42A9-A14D-037D558AD3A4 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:35:37 -0500 The New York Times is reporting that Chinese Authorities have shut down a dairy producer because milk powder produced at the company was contaminated with melamine. This is the second incident in three weeks of arrests for melamine contamination in China. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/547/1/Melamine-Again/Page1.html 25C151FA-8F01-49F5-8372-FFB313AC1CD6 Fri, 1 Jan 2010 23:11:11 -0500 Just in case your pet is scheduled for a surgery in upcoming weeks, please ask your veterinarian if they are aware of the following anesthetic recall. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/546/1/In-Case-Your-Pet-is-Schedule-for-a-Surgery-Soon/Page1.html 635CBC2D-5855-4AD8-A837-BEA7043B106C Fri, 1 Jan 2010 23:10:49 -0500 The FDA has announced a possible online system for Pet Owners to report adverse effects from a pet food; they are seeking comments. Here’s an open door for you to tell the FDA it’s about time! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/544/1/Great-News-to-Start-a-New-Year/Page1.html 9CC2B903-478A-4E0C-84E5-5709F10312C0 Fri, 1 Jan 2010 14:31:13 -0500 Last year, the ‘award’ was given to the FDA. Who will win the Stupidest Act in Pet Food this year? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/543/1/2009-Stupidest-Act-in-Pet-Food/Page1.html DE8E16BF-889E-4F0E-BDD8-A4446821C260 Fri, 1 Jan 2010 14:30:33 -0500 Since the deadly 2007 Pet Food recall, pet owners everywhere closely watch everything about their pets’ food. Alarm bells sound when anything seems other than normal. This story is a recent example of one attentive pet owner and a team of pet lovers searching to find the truth. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/542/1/Team-work-finds-the-Truth/Page1.html 59D73C9D-C8B4-4303-948A-F7C66713C1E8 Fri, 1 Jan 2010 14:30:13 -0500 ‘Things’ pet food manufacturers do or don’t do seem to intentionally cause panic in pet owners. Silent pet food recalls, no answers to customer email questions or answers that are evasive, to downright lies to customers. What are they thinking? The following are suggestions to pet food companies who wish to cause more pet food panic and mayhem. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/541/1/A-Guide-for-Pet-Food-Companies-to-Cause-Pet-Food-Panic-and-Mayhem/Page1.html 5B0BEAE1-6065-4D90-A8B4-E983B47BE94D Fri, 1 Jan 2010 14:29:08 -0500 Independent Pet Food Stores are nothing like the big box stores. TruthaboutPetFood.com recently began adding listings of Independent Pet Food Stores to provide pet owners a valuable resource to finding safe and healthy pet foods. I want pet owners to sort of ‘meet’ these people, the store owners, to show you how important these pet loving businesses can be a trusted friend in protecting your pet. Meet Christine Mallar of Green Dog Pet Supply. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/540/1/Meet-an-Independent-Pet-Store-Owner/Page1.html 6EF92F40-1599-4A3A-891B-2B48F333499F Fri, 1 Jan 2010 14:27:54 -0500 January 2010 Petsumer Report reviews Arkat Pet Food, 4 cat foods and 20 dog foods; and Viand Pet Food, 1 cat food, 2 cat treats, 4 dog foods and 6 dog treats. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/539/1/Petsumer-Report-Review-of-the-Month/Page1.html A589D170-E687-4224-BA64-B7382D9AFE91 Fri, 1 Jan 2010 14:26:03 -0500 The FDA held a webinar yesterday, December 8, 2009, to announce to Bloggers and Website managers the new Pet Health and Safety Widget for consumers. The FDA’s goal is to help share the latest news and information on pet food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/533/1/FDA-Widget-hopes-Websites-will-share-Pet-Food-News/Page1.html 9BBF4F82-F74D-43FA-8866-5837E0EAD36A Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:25:54 -0500 The latest update from Premium Edge Pet Food regarding their cat food recall had a statement in it that didn’t make sense. With a little investigation, it seems someone completely dropped the ball with this recall and undoubtedly more pets died because of it. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/532/1/Just-a-warning-this-one-is-going-to-make-you-Mad/Page1.html AEDBFD57-61E9-4F4E-BAC6-6D6978EEFF24 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:25:16 -0500 This is interesting; the FDA is hosting a webinar for animal health and safety bloggers. Can’t wait to hear what they say. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/531/1/FDA-wants-to-Talk-to-Bloggers/Page1.html E7C8FDC9-3FE1-4E0B-A7F1-6B0CCE463553 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:24:43 -0500 Independent Pet Food Stores are nothing like the big box stores. TruthaboutPetFood.com recently began adding listings of Independent Pet Food Stores to provide pet owners a valuable resource to finding safe and healthy pet foods. I wanted pet owners to sort of ‘meet’ these people, the store owners, to show you how important these pet loving businesses can be a trusted friend in protecting your pet. Meet Jodi Etienne of Razzle Dazzle Doggie Bow-tique. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/530/1/Meet-an-Independent-Pet-Store-Owner/Page1.html 23B62190-5ECF-416D-9D74-93BABBCA7030 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:24:00 -0500 We learn lessons about caring for our pets (and ourselves) from the strangest places sometimes. The key I believe is being open to alternatives. Here is a recent experience of my own that now has me asking what are some simple, natural things we can do to improve the health of our dogs and cats? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/528/1/Lesson-learned-from-a-Food-Pad/Page1.html 4A42985E-EEA5-4066-8145-BF5084AA434E Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:01:11 -0500 Are you prepared should a pet food make your pet sick? What to do and not do should your dog or cat become ill from a pet food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/527/1/Save-Your-Labels/Page1.html A2124C12-6499-4BE7-B025-C5E72A74473A Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:00:39 -0500 How prepared are you should your current pet food make your dog or cat sick? Do you have a back up pet food ready? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/526/1/Back-Up-Pet-Food/Page1.html 2A0CDA2B-5368-4045-9746-992E6C5F8E79 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:00:16 -0500 Complete Natural Nutrition has added a tremendous First Alert page to their website; and the new and improved letter of request to participate. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/525/1/More-Info-Pet-Food-First-Alert/Page1.html 783C2B72-E061-4504-B149-D3238B87BFE2 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:59:51 -0500 It’s challenging to understand what these people were thinking when they designed these Christmas gifts for pets. But...here is a great suggestion too; the perfect gift for any pet lover! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/524/1/The-Perfect-and-Not-So-Perfect-Christmas-Gifts-for-Pets/Page1.html 9FD979ED-F0F0-4B96-9714-6574CD6006AA Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:59:11 -0500 Petsumer Report Online is now available for affiliate sales on ClickBank.com. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/523/1/Fundraising-Opportunity-for-Non-Profits/Page1.html E14B422C-A3E4-4FFD-A312-527CCAF5769E Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:58:41 -0500 When Purina Pet Foods demanded Wysong Pet Foods pay licensing fees for a technology invented by Dr. Wysong, it took a re-examination by the Patent Office to settle the legal dispute. Wysong won. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/522/1/Wysong-Pet-Foods-wins-Battle-against-Purina/Page1.html 84D40693-FCC6-47CA-8D98-5C1D7CC7B96F Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:58:14 -0500 This dog had the right idea…but his plan didn’t work. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/521/1/Dog-Steals-Thanksgiving-Turkey-Video/Page1.html 8772FA1E-4DF9-4087-8045-62AF422FEC4A Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:57:43 -0500 Dr. Karen Becker of Mercola.com explains How to Perform an at-home Wellness Exam on your pet. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/520/1/Another-Great-Video-from-Dr-Karen-Becker/Page1.html 6EB453C3-65F9-4A8D-9E31-FD493D1726F8 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:57:18 -0500 December 2009 Petsumer Report reviews Addiction Pet Food, 6 cat foods, 19 dog foods and 2 dog treats. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/519/1/Petsumer-Report-Review-of-the-Month-December-2009-/Page1.html 3778D8C7-0164-477D-815B-6009C8700F4A Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:56:44 -0500 While Pet Health Insurance versus Pet Health Assurance may seem like a play on words, it is anything but! Knowing the difference can save your pet a lot of unnecessary exposure, and save a lot of heartache, and money. The following article is a primer on their differences. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/518/1/Which-Should-You-Choose-Pet-Health-Insurance-or-/Page1.html 5C2D9539-D994-41EC-BE99-84931B15EA32 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:56:03 -0500 We have another new Pet Food Company to join our efforts and wow are you going to be proud of yourselves when you see what we have done! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/517/1/Pet-Food-Recall-First-Alert-Updates/Page1.html A46AE446-C8FF-482E-8306-4BA5E37C680C Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:53:19 -0500 TruthaboutPetFood.com is excited to add some wearable ‘Truth’. Check out what we have done so far! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/516/1/Wear-the-Truth/Page1.html 377B8020-C8C0-4CDE-BC56-9196E364B822 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:52:31 -0500 Random acts of kindness; an anonymous donor helped pay for a pets’ emergency care in California. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/515/1/The-Kindness-of-Strangers/Page1.html BE88F373-21A9-4A33-8979-840D5EFF4D2E Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:37:05 -0500 Discovery.com reports that five U.S. states require Shelters to send un-adopted animals to research facilities and thirty other states have laws that permit shelters to surrender dogs and cats for research. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/514/1/Five-US-States-Require-Shelters-to-send-Animals-to-Research-Facilities/Page1.html 720BADDE-4339-4E27-B0F4-D4F8EC80C7DD Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:36:39 -0500 Friendly cat in Taylor, Texas video http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/513/1/Cat-Vs-Cop/Page1.html C30129E6-4C3A-415E-A990-741800957F7F Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:36:07 -0500 It’s not often when you find a newspaper article about a rendering company. It’s even less often when you read they make (and are proud of) their own pet food line made from dead livestock. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/512/1/Dead-Livestock-equals-Happy-Hounds-Dog-Food/Page1.html FCE7D38A-3520-4BDA-9E3A-13A600C7849E Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:05:36 -0500 Stories like this should never happen. An abused dog, rescued and nursed back to health, only to be euthanized despite having been offered a permanent home. This is Oreo’s story. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/511/1/Needlessly-Killed-Her-heartbreaking-Story/Page1.html 56C07D85-2177-4D64-B6FD-540DEA1150C6 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:04:45 -0500 Menu Foods tells Canada.com they are recovering from the 2007 pet food recall; the company has posted three consecutive profitable quarters. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/510/1/Menu-Foods-Reports-Large-Increase-in-Profits-since-2007/Page1.html 4BDBBF72-7E61-4123-90FC-B1910369A30D Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:25:37 -0500 Dr. Karen Becker of Mercola.com shares information on pet microchips; video. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/509/1/Mercolacom-reports-on-Microchip-Safety/Page1.html 27586271-DB65-48FB-9A05-2AF2B337F1D1 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:25:11 -0500 A brief but heartwarming video; there is no doubt this dog remembers its Soldier Dad. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/508/1/Dog-Remembers-Soldier-Dad/Page1.html D399A08F-CB63-4EDD-A121-8A1482775879 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:24:42 -0500 There are many things that the pet food label doesn’t tell you in order to choose a safe, healthy pet food. To make matters worse, getting the needed information from the pet food manufacturer can be like pulling teeth. And then, to top it off, once you finally get the information you asked for, the pet food company legally prevents you from sharing the information learned. This just really bites. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/506/1/What-we-have-to-go-through-to-get-the-Truth/Page1.html 04057B66-74A0-4EAA-A780-620AF1BCD627 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:42 -0500 Frequent visitors to TruthaboutPetFood.com might be wondering what the little pet food icon is on the home page. This is a new effort by a concerned pet owner to link together websites that are all fighting for the same thing, safe pet food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/507/1/Pet-Food-Safety-amp-Nutrition-Webring/Page1.html 501D492D-8EF3-49BC-BC62-810DC94BF6E3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:59:51 -0500 Petsmart expanded its voluntary recall on beef hoof products on Nov. 10 to include a dozen more products manufactured by Pet Carousel Inc. of Sanger, Calif., due to concerns of potential salmonella contamination. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/505/1/Petsmart-Expands-Recall-to-Include-12-More-Pet-Carousel-Products/Page1.html 029D35FF-2335-4ED5-BC33-A7E0A1724566 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:51:37 -0500 The H1N1 virus has been confirmed in a pet cat in the U.S. Should pet owners worry about their pets catching the H1N1 virus? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/504/1/Pets-and-H1N1/Page1.html 59DB0F31-E563-466D-82E0-DB1C79DC6264 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:30:55 -0500 A great suggestion was sent to me from a thoughtful pet owner. Thanks to her, perhaps a ‘thanks’ to some pet food companies would be nice. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/503/1/Thank-you-to-Pet-Food-Companies/Page1.html 16F032AD-FFFB-4E6F-BF39-6036012B9E1D Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:30:16 -0500 If you need a good laugh, here are a few pet videos that are sure to tickle your funny bone! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/502/1/Need-a-good-laugh/Page1.html 74A64B6C-717C-4415-8441-391E177D0D86 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:29:36 -0500 U.S. Petsumers are issuing this alert to warn the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lack of confidence and respect of the agency has fallen to an all time low. Petsumers cite recent FDA encouraged Silent Pet Food Recalls and severely delayed FDA pet product recalls as the last straw. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/501/1/Regulatory-Authorities-Asleep-at-the-Wheel/Page1.html 68C211C3-9B81-4D59-A579-CEDA9FAFEABA Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:28:35 -0500 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing this health alert to warn consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/500/1/Updated-Recall-Health-Alert-for-Certain-Pet-Treats-Made-by-Pet-Carousel/Page1.html 80DA3473-B1F7-4D45-8DC8-5CA32BA3A33D Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:22:55 -0500 We have gained yet another pet food; Kumpi Pet Foods is now part of Pet Food Recall First Alert. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/499/1/Kumpi-Pet-Foods-joins-Pet-Food-Recall-First-Alert/Page1.html 4DB9DA9A-2A06-4B29-91F5-6A9B7801C948 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:23:17 -0500 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Phoenix, AZ, Nov 4, 2009 - PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is voluntarily recalling two Dentley's Beef Hoof products for potential salmonella contamination. The products were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/498/1/PetSmart-Voluntarily-Recalls-Dentleys-Beef-Hooves/Page1.html 7BD7BEBB-8795-4DF5-AC91-49251903A13C Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:28:35 -0500 FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine Alerts Veterinarians About Problems with Vetsulin® to Treat Diabetes in Dogs and Cats http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/497/1/FDA-Warning-for-diabetic-pets-taking-Vetsulin/Page1.html F785E880-C4AA-443D-8D43-D5F2B45C3DF9 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:55:37 -0500 The grass roots effort of the Pet People is growing roots! Some updates to share. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/496/1/Updates-on-Pet-Food-Recall-First-Alert/Page1.html 2E70CE98-8473-43AA-BC15-D0E65319EDC2 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:22:13 -0500 Dr. Greg Aldrich provided an interesting presentation on what we might see soon as ingredients in pet food. The following are highlights from his presentation at the Virtual Pet Food Forum. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/494/1/Exotic-Pet-Food-Ingredients-Presentation-at-the-Pet-Food-Forum/Page1.html 9F4FBA9B-D464-440C-8024-BF00E342CEFF Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:21:39 -0500 The recent Virtual Pet Food Forum provided some very interesting science on Grain Free and Raw Diets for pets. The following information is not an endorsement of Grain Free and/or Raw Diets; it is simply reporting on the presentation at the Virtual Pet Food Forum to provide you with the latest information on pet food feeding styles. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/493/1/The-latest-science-on-Grain-Free-and-Raw-Diets/Page1.html FAAA2F0E-ACB0-48F4-A01E-5E6114B65D88 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:21:03 -0500 Two more Pet Food Companies have seen the importance of the Pet Food Recall First Alert program. Canine Caviar Pet Foods and RedBarn Pet Products have joined us! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/495/1/Two-more-Pet-Food-Companies-Join-First-Alert/Page1.html DBC264FC-CC17-4B47-AD3E-60565FA0AF6D Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:59:28 -0500 Negative words from any Pet Food Company doesn’t need to distract us (although it did me for a bit!). I believe our goal is to make things better in pet food. I’m asking for us to get back on task and do just that, makes things better. Plus a few more words clarifying my role in this project. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/492/1/Back-on-Task/Page1.html 809D36E5-8E62-4CFE-913B-B9698233D8E8 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:50:59 -0500 Is it me or is this response from Drs Foster and Smith insulting? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/491/1/Is-it-me-or-is-this-insulting/Page1.html 9C3D169C-1996-49B7-B7D0-7EDE9E0F1130 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 22:26:18 -0500 Fromm Family Pet Foods gives us their promise; they have joined Pet Food Recall First Alert. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/490/1/Fromm-Family-Pet-Foods-joins-First-Alert/Page1.html 06AFF2BA-D0FE-4A85-A6A6-57424A5AFB51 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:33:16 -0500 This is not for the squeamish; and it is certainly no late Trick or Treat. It is the hard, cold facts of what the FDA allows to become common pet food ingredients. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/486/1/A-Graphic-Description-of-what-the-FDA-allows-in-Pet-Food/Page1.html E9D53BAF-8D40-4A20-B095-E33C127F09CC Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:40:11 -0400 Grade and quality of ingredients, country of origin of ingredients, preservatives; the list goes on and on of information pet owners must consider when choosing a food for their dog or cat. However there is one more important piece of information that should be considered when judging any pet food, Customer Service. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/487/1/Another-Important-Way-to-Judge-Pet-Food-Quality/Page1.html 356046F7-BA05-43FF-8317-7EE864DCB853 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:39:38 -0400 We have heard from three more Pet Food Companies, Redbarn Pet Products, Drs. Foster and Smith, and Fromm Family Pet Foods. Their responses are varied. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/488/1/Three-more-Pet-Foods-respond-to-Pet-Food-Recall-First-Alert/Page1.html 2AD61FA8-3486-43B4-AFB0-5C32796A449C Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:38:49 -0400 November 2009 Petsumer Report reviews Happy Paws Pet Food, 1 cat food and 1 dog food; Nutram Pet Foods, 14 dog foods and 11 cat foods; Party Animal Pet Food, 8 dog foods; Pet Time Pet Foods, 1 cat food and 5 dog foods, and Sigma 7 Gourmet Pet Foods, 3 dog foods. A total of 44 new products added this month. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/485/1/Petsumer-Report-Review-of-the-Month/Page1.html C07F707E-9BEA-466F-BFA1-8D1B51AB33C5 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:37:57 -0400 Very discouraging news from Blue Buffalo Pet Food; they say No to joining our Pet Food safety program. Instead, Blue Buffalo is choosing to side with the FDA. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/484/1/Blue-Buffalo-says-No-to-Pet-Food-Recall-First-Alert/Page1.html EF357BEA-5FFB-4AB2-B72D-E5E6A0294D96 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:24:48 -0400 Two more Pet Food Companies have joined our cause. Solid Gold Pet Foods and Dogswell Pet Foods have agreed to our plan. Plus, I’d like to clear the air a bit; please read. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/483/1/Update-Pet-Food-Recall-First-Alert/Page1.html C775C390-DF60-4C78-B02D-322428E1B1F0 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:55:45 -0400 In less than 24 hours, four pet food companies and one pet treat company have agreed to participate in Pet Food Recall First Alert Program! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/482/1/Power-to-the-Pet-People/Page1.html 124AD835-FDFF-405F-BDBC-DFFA23BE9BA0 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:03:59 -0400 In 2007 melamine was the killer of countless dogs and cats across the U.S. and Canada. In 2009 there is a new killer of pets; silence. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/480/1/The-Silent-Killer-of-Pets/Page1.html D88457E7-BE87-433F-9CFF-C9000DEFEECD Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:30:09 -0400 Soon it will be three years since the deadliest pet food recall in history. The lawsuit was won months and months ago promising to reimburse heartbroken pet owners. Yet, not one dime has been paid to heartbroken pet owners. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/479/1/Speaking-of-recalls-Where-is-the-Money/Page1.html C67F07F6-9573-45F8-B803-EC34A87A437E Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:03:08 -0400 The FDA has compiled a startlingly long list of pet food recalls, 973 entries, since January 1, 2006 to present. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/478/1/New-FDA-Pet-Food-Recall-List/Page1.html E42F3D13-F019-4426-A0A5-C39D3CD94E6C Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:02:24 -0400 The following video is from Dr. Karen Becker of Mercola.com. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/477/1/Video-Information-on-Pet-Bladder-Health/Page1.html 6D1AACE3-2565-46BA-B6E2-735D05A90371 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:01:26 -0400 Eighteen days after the Premium Edge Pet Food recall was posted here, the FDA finally posts a notice on their website. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/474/1/Eighteen-Days-Late/Page1.html BA2A1996-EB04-459A-A32F-E5F2AABC4B5C Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:00:49 -0400 Latest Statement from Wysong Pet Foods regarding dog food recall. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/473/1/Statement-from-Wysong-Pet-Foods/Page1.html 372829BF-AD28-45D7-8E10-14B9AF4B8FA0 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:38:22 -0400 Since the 2007 pet food recall, many pet owners have gained an education; a pet food education. We know what to look for on a pet food label, we understand the definitions of many ingredients, and we are determined to find only the best for our pets. Now, the pet food industry is talking about how to deal with educated pet owners. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/470/1/The-Pet-Food-Industry-Notes-that-Petsumers-are-getting-Smarter/Page1.html 7ACDAD8C-4685-48B0-B26C-D8419618E99E Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:22:20 -0400 John and Barbara’s dogs were telling them something; the dog food they were being served was bad. Four weeks after trying to report the pet food concern to the FDA, John and Barbara have heard nothing. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/471/1/Pet-Food-Complaint-to-FDA-goes-ignored-for-more-than-a-month/Page1.html D64B77BE-2502-422B-A08F-363BE6E348A6 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:21:58 -0400 s if there aren’t enough worries with spot-on flea treatments for pets, here’s a new one to add to the list. VinNews.com reports that Advantage flea treatment dissolved a plastic dog crate gluing a dog to the crate floor. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/472/1/Spot-On-Flea-Treatment-melts-Plastic-Crate-to-Dog/Page1.html 144E7D96-FEC7-4D4E-84E1-63BAA637C36B Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:20:23 -0400 Several batches of Wysong Canine Diets Maintenance and Senior Dog Foods have been recalled due to possibility of mold. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/469/1/Wysong-Dog-Food-Recall/Page1.html D398F8DA-EEE1-425F-98C2-1EF48BA08259 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:01:05 -0400 The Briarcliff Animal Foundation is looking for some great recipes; the non-profit organization is publishing a cookbook hoping to raise needed funds to help pets. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/468/1/Attention-Good-Cooks-Wanting-to-Help-Pets/Page1.html 98E4A927-3FE7-4FB0-BEF0-5004751596D4 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:00:25 -0400 The first Independent Pet Food Store listings are up; more are on the way! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/467/1/Independent-Pet-Food-Store-Listings/Page1.html ACB33B11-038B-402D-8F82-04909DA691F4 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:59:34 -0400 Purdue University has published an interesting study on dog bloat, providing two clues to pet owners to possibly prevent bloat. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/466/1/Interesting-Study-on-Dog-Bloat/Page1.html 078A7B57-0DF3-411F-9412-BD083FEC345F Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:58:44 -0400 Dr. Karen Becker of Mercola.com tells pet owners the truth about giving 'people food' to pets. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/465/1/Great-Video-from-Dr-Karen-Becker/Page1.html 2720FF7A-FA31-4BE5-B2FE-954741D67FDF Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:57:56 -0400 It is a heartbreaking story; one that many of us can relate to. However a comment from the pet food maker stated in this NY media report is very unsettling. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/464/1/Story-from-Rochester-NY-Media-Cat-death-linked-to-Premium-Edge-Cat-Food/Page1.html 6B8076E8-FD95-44DB-B7CD-AF0385E5F00B Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:57:29 -0400 Saturday Night Live's pet food commercial; Mostly Garbage Dog Food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/463/1/Mostly-Garbage-Dog-Food-Commercial/Page1.html A1F5795B-8D99-4904-B30E-7428DAC338A9 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:54:18 -0400 We recently took our newest baby to the vet for a check up. A new vet (we moved two months ago) that we won’t be returning to. His prices were ridiculously high; so high it made me wonder if vets like this are actually contributing to pet over population. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/461/1/Are-Some-Vets-Contributing-to-Pet-Over-Population/Page1.html 95F54290-B753-46C6-8566-33A1C9DFCC43 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:53:29 -0400 Weeks ago I sent some questions to the FDA; after being ignored (twice) by the Florida Public Affairs Specialist, I went higher up the FDA ladder. Finally, I’ve received answers; sort of. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/460/1/Response-from-FDA-sort-of/Page1.html 9D1F33AB-1238-4B1F-8E30-ABED78FD8670 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:52:23 -0400 Original article updated after receiving additional information from Premium Edge Cat Food representative. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/458/1/Premium-Edge-Cat-Food-Voluntary-Withdrawal/Page1.html 8583B0AE-AB8A-45D1-BC5F-5DD09987C717 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:51:29 -0400 Nutro Pet Foods have posted a press release on their website regarding the voluntary withdrawal of two puppy foods. However, the statement is very confusing and provides conflicting information. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/457/1/Very-Confusing-Statement-From-Nutro-/Page1.html C54AB6E0-214B-4534-B22E-BA7AF22AC3A7 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:34:26 -0400 Trying to understand dog food or cat food ingredients is challenging. It seems like AAFCO intentionally tries to confuse pet owners with conflicting ingredient definitions. The following is an explanation (in pet owner language) of two common pet food ingredients; chicken and chicken meal. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/454/1/Chicken-or-Chicken-Meal/Page1.html 352EE2FA-6982-4A77-8270-0D76DA5C5857 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:33:25 -0400 Nothing seems to stir strong emotions these days more than the subject of Health Care Reform. Congressman John Fleming of Louisiana has proposed legislation that seems perfect to apply to pet food for Congress (and the FDA). http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/453/1/What-does-Health-Care-Reform-have-to-do-with-Pet-Food/Page1.html 22B04304-4EF3-4AA2-AC44-1255C5463F3C Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:32:59 -0400 I’ve received countless emails from frustrated pet owners after publishing ‘Risk Ingredients not listed on Pet Food Labels’. The biggest concern from pet owners is proof their pet food is free of risky ingredients such as ethoxyquin. If you want proof, ask for it (from your pet food manufacturer). http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/452/1/Ask-For-It-from-a-Pet-Food-Manufacturer-Near-You/Page1.html EDE4C407-12D7-49AC-B1DB-5A7E7DE1B144 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:31:47 -0400 Wegman’s Grocery Store Chain has given the boot to its former pet food manufacturer. Mars Pet Care, maker of Nutro Pet Food and Pedigree Dog Food, is no longer Wegman’s supplier due to recalls and salmonella outbreaks. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/451/1/Pet-Food-Manufacturer-Gets-the-Boot/Page1.html 81D10D57-BDC5-4F17-9FED-EFC0B5C7B9D0 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:31:03 -0400 The Honest Kitchen Pet Food Company announced they will be transitioning to use of 100 percent free-range, humanely raised, vegetarian fed chickens in their pet foods. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/450/1/The-Honest-Kitchen-Pet-Food-goes-Free-Range/Page1.html 2FD7C1BA-DF8E-4526-992B-C66509D70DC8 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:30:11 -0400 Nutro provided the following information regarding a "Voluntary Withdrawal" of Nutro products. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/449/1/Nutro-Pet-Food-Voluntary-Withdrawal/Page1.html 6846FF51-2581-47D7-9DA5-07A213E62434 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:27:38 -0400 One of the most common pet topics in the media these days reports on obesity in pets. I have my own theory, totally and completely unscientific, as to why there is such a huge obesity issue with pets. Your thoughts and personal experiences are requested. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/448/1/Just-a-theory-Your-participation-requested/Page1.html 83FB595B-F539-4E8D-B258-8A23FED859B1 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:40:21 -0400 Some dog foods and cat foods use ingredients many consider to be risk ingredients. Furthermore, those that use what many consider risk ingredients in dog foods and cat foods, defend their use vigorously. If these ingredients are so safe, why then have so many other pet food companies stopped using them? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/447/1/Why-then/Page1.html 0CC6D0AD-C542-4CAF-9E07-AF24A8D82D32 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:39:37 -0400 HealthyStuff.org is a nonprofit environmental research organization that just released results on over 900 common products texted for toxic chemicals including lead, mercury, and arsenic. Pet toys, beds, and collars were included on their list of products tested. Please check out their site to find your pets ‘stuff’. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/446/1/A-Must-visit-Website-HealthyStufforg/Page1.html A3418034-1813-48CF-86A3-976910D09CA6 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:38:45 -0400 Despite grumblings from industry (including The Pet Food Institute), the FDA has opened on schedule, the Reportable Food Registry. We can hope this is a good thing. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/445/1/FDA-Reportable-Food-Registry-is-Open/Page1.html 7C649F4E-CD09-4BED-B0D8-F87BD83C674B Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:37:47 -0400 It’s very tiring to continue to get the run around from the FDA. This time, I’m sharing with the world the questions I’ve sent to the FDA. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/443/1/Well-See-What-They-Say/Page1.html 63014B40-2163-429C-B0C6-76517503316B Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:36:50 -0400 Thanks to some VERY smart pet store owners, I realized TruthaboutPetFood.com had something missing; something important. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/442/1/Dig-This/Page1.html DC25F321-7849-4F1D-96A3-E49A9ECE80D0 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:35:45 -0400 Here is a new list of pet food company replies if fish meals are preserved with ethoxyquin or preserved naturally. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/441/1/More-Pet-Food-Replies-to-Ethoxyquin-in-Fish-Meal-Question/Page1.html 58914799-FC7D-469C-8756-4448E0494372 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:24:04 -0400 Since publishing ‘Risk Ingredients Not Listed on Pet Food Labels’, I’ve heard from a slew of pet owners. Some are angry; others are confused by pet food manufacturers’ statements. Here is clarification to naturally preserved fish meal or ethoxyquin preserved fish meal. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/440/1/More-on-Ethoxyquin-Preserved-Fish-Meals/Page1.html C6709419-BE66-45E9-8CB6-6AF12BEF944D Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:23:11 -0400 Careful pet owners closely scan the list of ingredients looking for possible health risks. Thanks to our friends at AAFCO and the FDA, risk ingredients might not be listed on your pet food label, yet it could be in your pets’ food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/438/1/Risk-Ingredients-Not-Listed-on-Pet-Food-Labels/Page1.html 2CAEBA5F-C0C7-43A7-A1D4-07E67B19AE43 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:22:26 -0400 Two new pet food law suits are based primarily on the same issue, misleading consumers. The big question for pet owners, are the law suits fair? Did the pet food manufacturer lie or mislead consumers to make sales? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/437/1/You-be-the-Judge/Page1.html 090C7994-EB60-4F86-A800-EAFE07CD15EB Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:21:46 -0400 The law firm Call, Jensen & Ferrell announce a Class Action Complaint against Purina Pet Foods and Petco pet store. The suit, based on “unjust enrichment” and “fraud” was filed September 3, 2009 in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/436/1/Purina-Pet-Food-Animal-By-Product-Lawsuit-Filed/Page1.html 178D2CCD-50D4-47A1-B90A-670C68A22606 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:20:58 -0400 The law firm of Call, Jensen & Ferrell announce they represent the Plaintiffs in a class action law suit against Old Mother Hubbard Pet Foods and Petco Animal Supplies. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/435/1/Wellness-Old-Mother-Hubbard-Pet-Food-law-suit-announced/Page1.html 1FD7BD20-37B5-4E90-8F06-267F64A64476 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:20:26 -0400 Michael Vick was sentenced to jail for intentional cruelty to animals; rightfully so. However, is an unintentional, reckless act which resulted in thousands of pet deaths a crime as well? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/433/1/Vick-did-time-why-not-FDA/Page1.html 9DC9A586-E63D-4B17-8BCC-907B347214D2 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:31:54 -0400 Have you ever wondered how a can of dog food or cat food that includes chunks of meat inside only costs $0.89? The secret to the low price is in the chunks. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/432/1/Canned-Pet-Food-Secret-Wheat-Gluten-Meat/Page1.html AF5AAB44-D82A-43AF-AB7F-CE62C18C710D Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:29:45 -0400 Seriously...enough is enough! Yes, we have tried this in the past. However I'm determined! The more I have thought about the disgusting report of the FDA handling of the 2007 pet food recall, the more determined I have become. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/429/1/Enough-is-Enough/Page1.html 1E5E8CEB-C7E9-4381-A8FF-7CF46082630E Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:29:00 -0400 A newly released report from the Office of Inspector General has some harsh words to report about the FDA’s handling of the 2007 pet food recall. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/428/1/Inspector-General-says-FDA-Did-Not-Follow-Procedure-with-2007-Pet-Food-Recall/Page1.html 9327C2A5-8472-409A-8907-2FD55E0EFED1 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:28:13 -0400 So many pet owners use the excuse ‘My Dog won’t eat anything else’ or ‘My Cat refuses to eat any other food’…I don’t buy it! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/427/1/I-Do-Not-Buy-It/Page1.html FE1B2282-6AF6-4A46-B9AC-0D195149E0AE Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:27:27 -0400 Heartworm preventative Iverhart Plus is being recalled by manufacturer Virbac; lots 090093 and 090095 are affected. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/426/1/Virbac-Recalls-Iverhart-Plus/Page1.html 4AF140BF-0257-4C44-8D87-E21DA9F51017 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:26:41 -0400 Federal Trade Commission Act Laws say one thing; AAFCO Pet Food regulations say something completely different. Laws that require advertisers of every other product sold in the U.S. to be truthful, do not apply to dog food or cat food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/425/1/Truth-in-Advertising-Laws-Do-Not-Apply-to-Pet-Food/Page1.html 193B9773-780F-41A7-8B68-A94DA4B7D5AF Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:25:56 -0400 The AVMA letter to Congress is urging members to vote against H.R. 1549 and S. 619, a bill titled the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. To the contrary, an independent commission consulted with national experts and concluded industrial farms routinely feed antibiotics to livestock that aren’t sick which can threaten human and pet health. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/424/1/AVMA-feels-it-is-Safe-to-Drug-Meat-Producing-Animals/Page1.html 7B7C778A-5045-4A48-B600-D6A3824FAD00 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:24:55 -0400 Although inferior left-over ingredients in dog food and cat food are the source of frustration for many pet owners today, the actual beginning of commercial pet food began using left-overs. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/420/1/Garbage-in-Pet-Food-Originated-from-the-Beginning/Page1.html D4BCE05E-4341-48E8-9A6E-3F625AD8098C Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:23:55 -0400 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it filed a permanent injunction against Teva Animal Health from manufacturing and distributing adulterated veterinary drugs. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/419/1/FDA-Takes-Action-Against-Teva-Animal-Health/Page1.html DEB885AD-1427-4C7E-8A16-4314907D4B9A Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:23:01 -0400 Concerned pet owners in Australia have obtained Orijen Pet Food import documents under Freedom of Information regulations. While these documents do not change the outcome for many pet owners in Australia, they do speak volumes. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/415/1/FOI-Documents-Obtained-Regarding-Orijen-in-Australia/Page1.html 3A186D84-A4CF-4F3B-9128-E0CA96EF9C8A Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:22:05 -0400 Although the FDA ‘has no reason to believe that the U.S. pharmaceutical supply is contaminated with melamine’ they have issued guidance documents to the pharmaceutical industry. Perhaps the 30% increase in chronic kidney disease in the U.S. inspired the FDA to take note of melamine. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/413/1/HmmmFDA-issues-guidance-to-Pharmaceutical-Industry-to-prevent-Melamine-Contamination/Page1.html 16BE1F13-4940-49DD-B420-3609784F2764 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:20:48 -0400 If you’d like to learn more about pet food and the pet food industry, here is your chance. The first Virtual Pet Food Forum: Target on Nutrition will be provided online for free. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/414/1/Pet-Food-Industry-Virtual-Forum/Page1.html B861B872-1583-408F-98B1-F57EE749C546 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:19:52 -0400 Choosing a premium dog food or cat food is not an easy task. Without lengthy details, here is the best advice I can give you to find the right dog food or cat food for your pet. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/411/1/Want-to-feed-your-pet-a-Premium-Food--Heres-some-Things-to-Look-For/Page1.html 8D371E46-2D7C-45DF-93C8-D34FDE716514 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:18:52 -0400 Oh my, what I didn’t know about properly cleaning my computer could have ruined it. If you’ve got pets, please learn from my dirt and pet hair computer experience. Don’t worry, the pictures are actually dirt and pet hair, not ‘dirty pictures’. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/410/1/What-can-happen-to-the-Computers-of-Pet-Owners-with-Dirty-Pictures/Page1.html D0DD2F63-3321-40C1-A698-D1343ABBFFB0 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:15:48 -0400 The Pet Food Products Safety Alliance provided pet owners with some startling test results of Nutro Cat Food; zinc levels tested lethally high. What is the allowed amount of zinc in pet food and what happens to pets if overdosed? The answer is going to make you very angry; the rest of the zinc story. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/380/1/Are-Pets-being-Legally-Overdosed/Page1.html D1ED9C52-2D52-43D1-9921-2DAC56C99212 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:55:07 -0400 Veterinary news magazine DVM360.com reports that the Vermont Supreme Court upheld a decision to dismiss a lawsuit that asked for emotional pain and lost companionship compensation for two cats whose deaths were attributed to veterinary negligence. How do you feel? Do you think laws should allow for emotional damages for pet loss? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/371/1/Should-Law-Allow-Emotional-Damages-for-Pet-Loss/Page1.html FA370358-CC2B-49AD-B775-47424758FAC3 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:54:25 -0400 VeggieDent Dog Chews, manufactured by Virbac Animal Health, have been taken off the market in Australia following reports of kidney problems in dogs that had consumed them. Virbac Animal Health removed the treats from Australian store shelves until further notice. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/372/1/Another-Pet-Product-Sickens-Pets-in-Australia/Page1.html EA57CDE5-5605-48DC-B5BC-2F2DA8763DB0 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:53:51 -0400 Food safety advocates believe The Food Safety Enhancement Act will be the much needed answer to a series of nationwide recalls and lack of consumer confidence with food safety. Will this new legislation do anything to protect the safety of pet food? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/373/1/Will-New-Legislation-Actually-Improve-Pet-Food-Safety/Page1.html 4601E0DD-61C8-42B9-A8A9-F174CCE95D8E Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:53:09 -0400 Although it is written for veterinarians, the updated Senior Care Guidelines can provide cat owners with some needed education and insight to caring for a senior cat. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/374/1/American-Association-of-Feline-Practitioners-Senior-Care-Guidelines/Page1.html 707BBE6E-A36E-4EDC-9BF5-76B1504ADBE2 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:50:27 -0400 Could the FDA have made a mistake claiming BPA is safe? Did ‘relationships’ with industry groups influence the FDA’s stance on BPA safety? This is exactly what Congressmen Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) want to know. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/375/1/Congress-asks-FDA-to-take-another-look-at-BPA/Page1.html FB05E8AF-6F56-4E6A-BEEF-3A6E0FB9CADB Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:48:26 -0400 The Obama Administration has pledged to create an unprecedented level of openness and public participation in government. The FDA, in an attempt to abide by the Administration, has formed a ‘FDA Transparency Task Force.’ The following is an initial transparency guideline recommendation to the FDA regarding pet food. Please add your signature. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/370/1/Pet-Food-Warning-Labels/Page1.html BC83BDC9-4B96-4346-B00F-ABF79B653800 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:38:36 -0400 The Associated press reports that Las Vegas based ChemNutra and its owners have agreed to plead guilty in connection with tainted pet food in 2007. The 2007 pet food recall is believed to have killed thousands of cats and dogs. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/369/1/Breaking-NewsOwners-of-ChemNutra-to-plead-guilty-in-tainted-Pet-Food/Page1.html C7C949DD-9AB9-4D6D-BD1E-4DF7E30DC8D4 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:37:34 -0400 After numerous cats suffered neurological damage and death from irradiated pet food, Australia has ceased the former government requirement to irradiate dog and cat food. Thank you Australia. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/368/1/At-Least-One-Countrys-Food-Agency-Cares-About-Pet-Food/Page1.html 8DBC0E81-9621-4571-9751-A5FD276FFDB0 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:36:27 -0400 It IS Personal, More News on Science Diet vs Blue Buffalo, Harvard Study on BPA, Flea and Tick Prevention, Southwest Flies Pets, Petsumer Report Review of the Month, and much more. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/362/1/Truth-about-Pet-Food-June-2009-Newsletter/Page1.html 1A146DD9-5C0D-4F24-B842-BA7DA5FA0A75 Sun, 31 May 2009 10:05:51 -0400 June 2009 Petsumer Report reviews Beneful Dog Food – 14 dog foods, and 1 dog treat; and Fancy Feast Cat Food – 75 cat foods. A total of 90 new products added this month. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/363/1/Petsumer-Report-Review-June-2009/Page1.html C19B760E-A40E-4350-8D62-DD06216465F0 Sun, 31 May 2009 10:05:09 -0400 Here’s a common complaint we hear: My pet is sick and my vet can’t figure out why. Many times, it is not their fault! They are trained to treat the symptoms that stem from something that is likely to be temporary condition; no way can they effectively treat constant health threats like household cleaners or air fresheners. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/355/1/Pet-Health-and-Chemical-Cleaning-Agents/Page1.html C8D62978-999B-4FA2-A8AD-2665780450AC Sun, 31 May 2009 10:04:24 -0400 Science Diet Pet Food has taken issue to Blue Buffalo Pet Food’s advertising; the riff between these two pet food companies has been turned over to the Federal Trade Commission. When you consider information provided by AAFCO, the Science Diet complaint makes no sense at all; however the AAFCO information does confirm how crazy the pet food industry really is. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/364/1/More-to-the-Science-Diet-vs-Blue-Buffalo-Story/Page1.html A0AB6DD1-AD57-437A-BAA1-1D4E553C3B58 Sun, 31 May 2009 10:03:37 -0400 The popular movie You’ve Got Mail, starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, contains a line that perfectly fits the feeling many pet owners share. When Tom Hanks tells Meg Ryan “it wasn’t personal” (for destroying her business), her response sums up the feeling many pet owners feel when they learn a trusted pet food poisoned their pet. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/365/1/It-Is-Personal/Page1.html 683D4913-B947-425E-888D-5C03CD3CD6FD Sun, 31 May 2009 10:02:42 -0400 The Harvard School of Public Health just released a new study confirming the risk of BPA (bisphenol A), a chemical common to plastic and canned foods (pet and human foods). Participants in the Harvard study showed a two-thirds increase in their urine of BPA. Exposure to BPA has been scientifically linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/366/1/New-Study-Further-Proves-risk-of-BPA/Page1.html 5367FAA4-2431-4704-9792-36B085B77BB0 Sun, 31 May 2009 10:01:52 -0400 The Center for Public Integrity has recently reported the EPA has asked manufacturers of spot on flea and tick treatments to provide detailed information of adverse reaction incidents. ABC News reported in 2008 more than 44,000 severe reactions and 1,200 deaths were reported. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/367/1/More-Bad-News-for-spot-on-Flea-and-Tick-Treatments/Page1.html 9258F2E0-0D3A-4DC5-86E0-CA3F12C9D487 Sun, 31 May 2009 10:01:06 -0400 Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO® MAX® Cat Dry Foods with “Best If Used By Dates” between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/361/1/Nutro-Products-Recall-of-Dry-Cat-Food-Products/Page1.html 268B0043-66B4-4544-A591-3C8E5EC666DE Thu, 21 May 2009 16:09:50 -0400 Kibble, Can, Raw, or home cooked; deciding what brand of pet food or what style of feeding is not the only concern for pet owners. ‘How’ to feed your dog or cat is important too. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/360/1/Its-not-just-What-you-Feed-its-How-you-Feed-too/Page1.html A6B037C4-3105-46D5-BED6-AB3F957CEF1C Tue, 19 May 2009 13:33:33 -0400 The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Management (CVM) is hiring three Consumer Safety Officers; vacancies are available in Rockville, MD. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/359/1/FDAs-Center-for-Veterinary-Management-is-Hiring/Page1.html 556B3427-F70E-4A9C-B4B4-76DF5FF26DE9 Tue, 19 May 2009 13:31:08 -0400 Mars Pet Care, manufacturer of Nutro, Pedigree, Whiskas, and numerous other dog and cat foods, announced they are closing three pet food manufacturing plants in Indiana, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania; the company has stated “reduced customer demand” for closing the three plants. At the same time, Ohio plans to give Mars a 50% tax credit to enlarge a Columbus, Ohio pet food packaging facility. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/358/1/Mars-Pet-Care-Plant-Closings-Mars-Pet-Care-50-Tax-Credit/Page1.html EC803A02-E6CE-44CB-BCD9-2BBFDE6B0773 Tue, 19 May 2009 13:29:55 -0400 Someone in France has developed a Pet Washing Machine. Just put your dog or cat inside, turn it on and watch the abuse. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/357/1/This-is-downright-Ridiculous/Page1.html 12A49379-6B5A-4518-9719-6D9F873108CC Mon, 18 May 2009 20:55:11 -0400 Food, Inc. will be released in June to limited theaters; it tells the truth about our nation’s food. Watch this interesting movie trailer, and then imagine the condition of pet food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/356/1/An-Upcoming-Movie-Exploiting-the-Food-Industry/Page1.html 9EF8BBDD-0162-47E8-BDC1-8FDA724FBB98 Mon, 18 May 2009 20:54:07 -0400 Pet Food giant Hill’s Science Diet has filed a complaint against Blue Buffalo with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) National Advertising Division (NAD). The Science Diet NAD complaint ‘challenges’ several advertising methods utilized by Blue Buffalo Pet Foods. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/354/1/The-Pet-Food-Pot-Calling-the-Kettle-Black/Page1.html 2B87C4D7-A12B-4C70-96CC-D6EE2D55D0E7 Tue, 12 May 2009 20:26:37 -0400 Senator Robert Byrd took the questions of one concerned pet owner to the FDA. Four months later, the FDA responded. Make sure you are sitting down before you read what Stephen Mason, Acting Assistant Commissioner for Legislation of the FDA told Senator Byrd. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/351/1/FDA-Tells-Senator-Robert-Byrd-They-Dont-Care-Pet-Food-Violates-Federal-Law/Page1.html 3361BD30-B352-4494-8C23-7075D8AFA771 Fri, 8 May 2009 12:23:44 -0400 Pet Food regulations require an adult cat food to provide a minimum of 26% protein and an adult dog food to provide a minimum of 18% protein; however, the regulations aren’t picky about the source of and/or the quality of protein used to meet the percentage requirements. Here is some helpful information to learn what ‘kind’ of protein your pet is eating. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/348/1/What-kind-of-Protein-is-Your-Pet-Eating/Page1.html 7FF1A2DA-DDA2-4F64-963E-C92EE513FAF7 Wed, 6 May 2009 11:30:46 -0400 San Francisco pet owners are participating in a new program that converts dog poop into energy. The city hopes collection bins complete with biodegradable collection bags will soon be installed across the city. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/349/1/Pet-Poop-Power/Page1.html DF16D9AB-A973-4F96-BCC1-4DBCF5C5F9E9 Wed, 6 May 2009 11:29:02 -0400 How many times has each of us bought something that looked great on the outside yet contained little or nothing that it promised on the inside, all because the packaging was so convincing? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/328/1/The-DietHealth-Connection-The-word-is-out/Page1.html 9F08FF58-2683-4C6A-B0B2-DAD0C6A59F46 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:31:09 -0400 K-9 Magazine in the UK provides a rockin' video on Shelter Dogs. The video brings up a very good point, many people think adult dogs in shelters are 'there for a reason'. However as the video points out, the reason is simply No Home to go to. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/338/1/Great-Shelter-Dog-Video/Page1.html AB102EFB-E54E-4892-9D3D-219C77F96458 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:29:50 -0400 Forty-nine of our 50 U.S. states have approved the use of a 3 year rabies vaccine; Alabama, the last state to only use 1 year rabies vaccinations, is currently considering accepting the 3 year vaccine. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/340/1/Alabama-Might-Finally-Approve-3-Year-Rabies-Vaccine/Page1.html 88B86B48-4458-48FF-9FB9-67F3065EB335 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:28:51 -0400 Responding to a recent EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) investigation on the safety of spot-on flea treatments, Merial, maker of Frontline, issues a statement. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/341/1/Merial-maker-of-Frontline-Flea-Treatment-issues-Statement/Page1.html 6B0E32B6-F7E6-4F5C-8A5E-C6C81ADBDCA2 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:27:47 -0400 Gotta give credit when credit is due… Despite pressure from big industries, the FDA held firm on the ban of BSE (mad cow disease) risk materials from all animal feeds including pet food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/342/1/The-FDA-did-Good/Page1.html EA642C68-271B-403A-AF41-F3DB9CE92E7C Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:26:51 -0400 VinNews.com reports that Laura Alvey, deputy director of communications with the FDA stated Nutro Pet Food is not under investigation. The FDA has as well issued a public statement it is not investigating Nutro. However, Lisa McCormick of ConsumerAffairs.com states an anonymous source told her the FDA does have an ongoing investigation on Nutro Pet Food. What’s going on? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/343/1/Pet-owners-Left-Confused-regarding-Nutro-Pet-Food-Investigation/Page1.html 63223572-BEB7-4A10-BD8A-C8310B5F67D7 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:25:47 -0400 May 2009 Petsumer Report reviews Evo Pet Food – 6 cat foods, 11 dog foods, and 1 dog treat; Karma Pet Food – 1 dog food, and 1 dog treat; and Whiskas Pet Food – 23 cat foods, and 7 cat treats. A total of 50 new products added this month. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/344/1/Petsumer-Report-Review-of-the-Month/Page1.html 41065B59-49C9-4667-BF50-BBDFD0168125 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:23:59 -0400 Many things have occurred since I published the email I received from a Chinese pet treat manufacturer regarding a U.S. Pet Food/Treat company. Unfortunately, we (pet owners) have few places to turn for help. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/345/1/Guilty-Where-can-we-turn-from-here-/Page1.html 3DB6C815-6BAA-476B-AD49-69419C8A33F6 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:19:56 -0400 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has partnered with Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Science Diet) in creating a pet obesity public service announcement. While pet obesity is a topic definitely important and needed, should a national veterinary association partner with a pet food company to deliver the message? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/339/1/AVMA-partners-again-with-the-Hills-Pet-Nutrition/Page1.html C02000C2-CBA6-4226-9245-09F80702DDBD Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:18:00 -0400 US pet owners have believed that Chinese companies are solely to blame in the numerous cases of tainted pet foods over the last several years. New information provided to TruthaboutPetFood.com tells a slightly different story. It has been reported that one US pet food and pet treat distributor instructed a Chinese manufacturer to add melamine to dog treats. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/334/1/US-Pet-FoodTreat-Distributor-told-Chinese-Supplier-to-add-Melamine/Page1.html 1272A4D8-50A7-4B73-9431-CBCD7324B5F4 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:58:43 -0400 The Environmental Protection Agency is reporting they will increase evaluation of spot-on flea and tick control products for pets. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/337/1/EPA-to-investigate-Pet-Flea-and-Tick-Treatments/Page1.html 0D75541C-CA1D-43F5-94B7-872DB02798C6 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:55:44 -0400 The overuse of antibiotics fed to meat producing animals is a concern of science, Congress, and consumers; yet not a concern of the FDA. In 2008, the FDA reportedly fell to industry pressure and continued to allow mild doses of antibiotics to be fed to healthy meat producing animals. The possibility of antibiotic resistant Super Bugs is the worry of many. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/330/1/Pet-and-People-Food-Antibiotic-Overdose/Page1.html 9B3B2BDC-F9A4-4250-9B0B-56B0C40C94AD Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:54:34 -0400 FoodandWaterWatch.org reports that the USDA is considering approving processed chicken from China into the U.S. They report that pressure from industry is responsible for the USDA consideration. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/329/1/Melamine-toothpaste-drywall-nowImported-Chinese-Chicken/Page1.html AF6E0F3E-787A-43D4-9003-53C4FFC84B56 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:53:10 -0400 Animal massage therapist Mercedes Clemens is fighting to protect her career. Despite tremendous public interest in alternative therapy for pets, many states have laws that deny pet owners from seeking advice and/or treatment from anyone other than a veterinarian. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/332/1/Could-our-Right-to-seek-Natural-Treatment-for-Pets-be-Denied/Page1.html 081A0DAA-37AD-4DBE-8D32-5B79601788E0 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:50:55 -0400 Wysong Pet Foods is in the midst of a J.R. Ewing/Dallas TV Show type of battle. Pet Food giant Purina is demanding Wysong pay licensing fees for a technology that Purina doesn’t use and Wysong invented. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/267/1/The-JR-Ewing-of-Pet-Food/Page1.html FB5D80DC-03CD-480E-BA14-92CCC2942B84 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:06:00 -0500 A basic lesson to understanding a pet food label and ingredients, Who makes the better meatloaf? (a message to pet food manufacturers), Are vets next to be pressured by Big Pharma?, FDA’s Third Party Certification Program, CSI Animal Edition, Petsumer Report review of the month, and more. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/259/1/Truth-about-Pet-Food-February-2009-Newsletter/Page1.html 269B8247-D449-450A-A1E8-A86F3C8A806A Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:11 -0500 The University of Florida announces a new program teaching forensic science in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against animals. HealthNewsDigest.com referred to the new program as CSI: Animal Edition. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/258/1/CSI-Animal-Edition/Page1.html 00E01151-BA9A-4015-85A1-BF5D69F24C15 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:12 -0500 A new program being developed by the FDA will allow third party organizations to become certified and in turn relieve the FDA of some of their duties protecting U.S. consumers. The big question looming overhead, will such a program help or perhaps make things worse? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/257/1/FDA-is-developing-a-Third-Party-Certification-Program-now-theyll-have-Someone-to-Blame/Page1.html A09CA013-158B-42B9-95F1-CACE84DF292C Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:13 -0500 The New York Times reports drug manufacturer Eli Lilly is expected to agree to pay $1.4 billion to settle criminal and civil charges that it illegally marketed Zyprexa. The charges claim Eli Lilly urged doctors to prescribe the drug to vulnerable patients, at risk to side effects. Eli Lilly is the producer of the new pet drug Reconcile, marketed to treat separation anxiety. Will veterinarians be next to be pressured by drug companies to prescribe chemicals to vulnerable pets? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/256/1/Are-Vets-Next-to-be-pressured-by-Big-Pharma/Page1.html AF064D00-FED9-448D-9F6A-3C3B43195B2B Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:14 -0500 Comparing pet foods is a challenging task for any pet owner. Although regulations don’t allow pet food manufacturers to provide pet owners with much quality information, we still want to know. So we ask you, pet food manufacturers…Who makes the better meatloaf? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/255/1/Pet-Owners-Want-to-KnowWho-makes-the-better-meatloaf/Page1.html FF42B27E-82B0-455A-8B57-7223179485F2 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:15 -0500 You walk into the pet store, stroll towards the dog food section or cat food section; the confusion begins. Hundreds of different varieties; your heart starts to race, you begin to feel light headed; how are you going to choose? Your mind is screaming ‘I don’t know how to decide! Someone Help Me!’ Fear no more, weary pet owner. Welcome to Understanding Pet Food Label Ingredients 101. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/254/1/How-to-Understand-Pet-Food-Label-Ingredients--the-basics/Page1.html 70984758-0698-4F9E-A95C-D8E6EC897D21 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:16 -0500 Salix LLC of Deerfield Beach, FL a manufacturer of rawhide dog chew products, is voluntarily recalling its Healthy Hide 6” Peanut Butter Filled Shank Bone because it contains peanut butter made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/260/1/Salix-LLC-Recalls-6-Peanut-Butter-Filled-Shank-Bone-Because-Of-Possible-Salmonella-Health-Risk/Page1.html 96255901-7A1F-465F-93D0-1731B1529CF7 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:17 -0500 Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits, 26 ounces, UPC 41163-42406; Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits, 4 pounds, UPC 41163-42403; and Shoppers Valu Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits, 4 pounds, UPC 41130-30507. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/253/1/Happy-Tails-Dog-Treat-Recall/Page1.html AB6F1660-2D02-482B-9738-E76E4B59F7DB Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:18 -0500 The March 2009 Consumer Reports is telling pet owners Pricey Pet Food Not Necessarily Better; don’t buy what they are selling you. The inaccurate and misleading Consumer Reports story seems to be merely a marketing piece, supporting low quality pet food manufacturers instead of protecting consumers. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/252/1/Consumer-Reports-reports-on-Pet-Food-Its-Bunk/Page1.html D7A48888-2C77-4468-944E-F970DA8753C3 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:19 -0500 Carolina Prime Pet, a manufacturer and distributor of dog treats, is voluntarily recalling four of its dog treats that contain peanut butter made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/249/1/Carolina-Prime-Pet-Announces-Nationwide-Recall-of-Dog-Treats/Page1.html 3588B460-1BD1-4E24-ACB4-D7318BCD8DFE Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:20 -0500 In early January 2009 I sent the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture a letter requesting that the State of Florida enforce the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act laws with regards to pet food. Their response was, as typical, disappointing. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/248/1/No-One-of-Authority-Cares/Page1.html CFFA3742-0358-4AF5-B305-554ADFB3ED39 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:21 -0500 This past week has been a heartbreaking week; sad stories shared of two dog deaths and one dog fighting for his life. All very recent and seemingly related to pet food. Maybe, just maybe there is a valuable lesson every pet owner can learn from these heartaches. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/246/1/A-Very-Sad-Story-an-Important-Lesson-to-Learn/Page1.html 60644F2E-86D0-4F20-96E4-6456E74CF67D Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:22 -0500 As you can imagine, there are incredible differences between human grade/quality and pet grade/quality pet food ingredients. Although it could benefit pet owners knowing which pet foods contain higher quality ingredients, existing regulations don’t require pet foods to inform consumers. Furthermore, because there is no official definition to the term ‘human grade/quality’ pet foods, some manufacturers imply their foods are similar to ‘people food’, when the reality is far from that. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/245/1/What-is-the-difference-between-Human-GradeQuality-and-Pet-GradeQuality-Pet-Food-Ingredients/Page1.html 75CEABA2-0892-47B3-B113-067D1EE9831A Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:23 -0500 This is Deuce, a 3 ½ year old boxer who is fighting for his life; he’s in acute renal failure. Mold was discovered at the bottom of his Pedigree Dog Food bag. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/240/1/Manufacturing-Error-or-Warehousing-Contamination/Page1.html 5AF6F426-9470-485B-98BC-E9421336A5B1 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:24 -0500 Many pet owners, perhaps the greatest majority, walk into any pet store or retail outlet and completely believe every pet food and pet treat label they see; the mere thought that this label might not be 100% honest does not even enter their minds. Why is that? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/223/1/The-Trust-of-the-Innocent-Pet-Owner/Page1.html 667B4457-3DB5-408C-9D8C-56A568F79961 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:25 -0500 Packaged Facts, a market research firm, says that sales of natural pet food in the United States reached $1 billion in 2007; a 50 percent growth since 2003. The dilemma for pet owners is that ‘Natural’ doesn’t always mean natural. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/215/1/Huge-Growth-in-Natural-Pet-Foods-but-are-they-really-Natural/Page1.html 56D6932A-9700-4CAB-A455-81DDAF796157 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:26 -0500 Since dogs and cats have no real interest in what color a food is, colors added to pet foods and treats are solely for the pet owner’s benefit. However, food dyes are heavily linked to serious disease. So why dye pet food? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/214/1/Pets-Dont-Care-about-Colors-Why-Dye-their-Foods/Page1.html 473A36D2-5E44-4401-801E-5FBBF7E89A3A Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:43:27 -0500