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 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:12:16 -0400 Suport@TruthaboutPetFood.com Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:11:40 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Vindication has received some wonderful publicity of late and the donors have a new addition to announce. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/vindication-news.html A506166F-DBDD-4F02-BBCF-1D17654FCC5D Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:11:40 -0400 How much do you think? What dollar amount of investments and savings is owned by the Humane Society of the United States? The 2008 HSUS tax return is very telling. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/so-how-much-money-does-hsus-have.html 5C25764D-D528-4C64-AA61-534C37B9EEA4 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:11:10 -0400 The amazing documentary Food Inc. is available to any concerned consumer; free to watch on PBS Online. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/watch-food-inc-on-pbs-online.html B551E5DC-9733-4B8F-A381-A33109F9625A Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:10:43 -0400 Paw-litical Cartoon. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/proper-handling-instructions-for-pet-food.html 71AE5643-2468-411E-B781-B17A0EB5114C Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:53:49 -0400 Another unbelievable FDA action; delayed action. One year to the day after 21 polo ponies were killed by a pharmaceutical error, the FDA seeks an injunction against the Florida Drug Compounder. Nothing like timely action taken by our Federal Agency assigned to protect humans and pets. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/one-year-late-fda.html 03274046-0B9B-42BA-977F-E6E0CBDB1436 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:53:28 -0400 Shocking but not surprising results from a study on Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) corn; the study reveals side effects associated with kidney and liver disease. Research data for the study was obtained from Monsanto by European governments and Greenpeace, then analyzed by numerous scientists. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/study-links-gm-corn-to-kidney-and-liver-disease.html 6910F3C5-3D25-48BE-950A-488A01906391 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:52:57 -0400 Wonderful video, horrific reality. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/how-safe-is-your-burger-from-kcts-pbs-seattle.html 8F5A017D-ED3F-41DA-820D-E5B8BF096C47 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:52:32 -0400 Enlightening video sharing the ‘truth’ about the Humane Society of the United States. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-truth-about-hsus-video.html 1D095801-2CB5-4452-80A0-41D1ACF048D2 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:52:04 -0400 As if we don’t have enough to worry about, now we have a new concern (sorry). Acrylamide; a chemical that can form in some foods during cooking is linked to cancer in laboratory studies of animals. Cooking temperature and cooking time play a role in levels of acrylamide in food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/do-vegetables-and-grains-in-pet-foods-contribute-to-cancer.html 3FE17352-0115-446B-97D8-AEC73A281DDF Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:42:34 -0400 A California Court of Appeals reinstates a California law banning sick and downed animal in the human food supply. Wouldn’t this already be law with the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act? And what about pet food? Could this mean even more sick and downer animals will be processed into pet food? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/california-appeals-court-ruling-on-sick-and-disabled-animals-in-food.html F40DC3D9-C11D-477D-99DA-885FA78AE8D7 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:42:08 -0400 This is an interesting twist to a recent announcement by Mars Petcare stating they will be the first pet food company to use sustainably sourced fish. Greenpeace isn’t impressed. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/greenpeace-talks-about-whiskas-cat-food.html 6D63AF8C-32A9-4D67-9C2E-38EE4B7880D5 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:41:24 -0400 The latest update from Dr. Cathy on Nick. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/in-the-nick-of-time-part-5.html 495EFB78-E372-403A-B956-C7907590A2CB Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:19:44 -0400 The hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) recall by Basic Foods was announced by the FDA on March 4, 2010. Since that date, 177 different human foods have been recalled. More than five weeks later, a pet supplement containing Basic Foods HVP has been recalled. Pet products remain at the very bottom of the safety list. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/hydrolyzed-vegetable-protein-recall-finally-reaches-pet-products.html 0123399C-6F5D-4F7F-BF17-C7A4C5C32D16 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:19:26 -0400 Cocoa Mulch and Sago Palms can be deadly to cats and dogs. Please take note of this mulch and plant to protect your pet. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/poison-warnings-for-pet-owners.html 4B11A9E4-6005-443F-87F1-3022A4CA716E Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:18:52 -0400 The best I can say is this guy is nuts; the video shows the man eating several varieties of canned dog food each containing by products and/or animal fat. Yuck. Nothing to learn from this video, that is except don’t try this at home! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/manfred-kibbles-the-dog-food-whisperer-video.html 580EEBD3-5A29-48E3-87D9-D923494A3620 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:18:20 -0400 Great video of a Killer Whale interacting with a dog on a boat. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/dog-and-killer-whale-video.html 003A2CA1-AF0A-4665-80FC-96EC0A09405F Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:17:50 -0400 Kitty is perhaps the most adventurous cat in the world. She is the beloved cat pet of a French couple/explorers, Guillaume and Laetitia who are on a mission to travel from Miami, US to Ushuaia, Argentina purely on foot. They are currently in Columbia, heading south. Pictures and video of Kitty's adventures. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/world-traveling-kitty.html 9D667584-928A-420F-B82F-E1ACFB678272 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:44:16 -0400 There has been much confusion over the charges against Joel and Holly Sher of Evanger’s Pet Food; the Cook County Circuit Court documents provided to TruthaboutPetFood.com sets the record straight. While there remains a trial to determine guilt or innocence, the charges against these owners of Evanger’s Pet Food are at least now clear. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-charges-against-evangers-pet-food-.html 1703E4A5-C2F1-4B0F-96AD-3196FEFE95BA Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:43:36 -0400 I woke up this morning in a bit of a panic. I had a full nights sleep without hearing Nick cough. I first jumped to all kinds of conclusions and then jumped out of bed, followed by a few, early-morning, energetic canines in residence, and went in search of Nick. The household was still asleep at 6:30am and completely quiet. However, I was on a mission and I started yelling for Nick. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/in-the-nick-of-time-part-4.html 8E40A249-8939-451D-BBEA-B4959B13DEA5 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:42:58 -0400 I watched Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution television series in disgust of this country’s food system. As well, I couldn’t help but be burdened that school food, that Jamie was highlighting (in this episode), is ten times better than most pet foods. How can pet food get a voice? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/pet-food-revolution.html 1CAF9823-84FB-418A-922B-F010B4B2B9D4 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:42:18 -0400 So where does savvy consumer meet up with I never thought of that. One place would be the kitty section of your local retailer. Aisle after aisle devoted to pet toys, grooming aids, flea prevention, treats and, of course, the myriad of cat litter varieties. How many of us actually read a cat litter label as something for our pets to eat. We should. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/cat-litter-cautions-from-dr-cathy.html DDC68D60-AB2A-467B-B45B-41965736F30F Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:41:17 -0400 It’s a shame that every pet owner can’t visit a pet products expo. The purpose of these big shows is to draw retailers into selling companies products; what some companies do to attract buyers is quite amazing. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/news-from-the-global-pet-expo.html DEDFBDFA-0B88-4959-BE97-3BA56DE7E736 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:40:42 -0400 In Washington, D.C., pet owners aren’t afraid of the Big Bad Woof; they shop there! Meet Pennye Jones-Napier of The Big Bad Woof Pet Store. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/meet-an-independent-pet-store-owner-6.html 9C6D7AD6-562B-41F2-B6F8-A661DFBE037E Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:40:04 -0400 Did the FDA allow Evangers Pet Food to continue to manufacture and ship pet food simply because of the investigation into the company allegedly stealing gas & electric? Just speculation, you consider the evidence and decide. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/does-fda-plus-evangers-plus-criminal-investigation-equal-risk-pet-food.html 7EA87896-4841-4050-9E8D-AB906CF66D6E Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:39:18 -0400 It happens everyday with little thought that a child’s toy wouldn’t e safe enough for a pet. But they are not. Don’t risk your pet’s life. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/don%E2%80%99t-give-your-pet-a-child%E2%80%99s-toy.html E8DA1214-C0C4-4C50-A15D-9CB66005D8A5 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:38:35 -0400 Dogs and handlers trained to give comfort and support to those in need. When people need support most, a loving dog could be the best medicine. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/hope-animal-assisted-crisis-response.html DFD83084-F122-4BC7-ACB6-24567EDDFE2A Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:38:16 -0400 Corn and moisture are not a good combination; deadly aflatoxin mold can be the result. While many pet owners avoid corn ingredients in their pet foods because of the concern of aflatoxin, do we now have a new concern with corn cat litters? One pet owner says a definite yes; the death of her pet raises suspicion to aflatoxin poisoning from Worlds Best Cat Litter; a corn based cat litter. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/caution-to-use-of-corn-based-cat-litters.html 4B1FCF7E-341E-4ED1-8E70-594D9CA37AF5 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:35:48 -0400 Dr. Cathy shares her progress with Nick. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/truth-and-consequence-.html 187CCFB5-C4D4-4724-BD17-024D623DAE77 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:35:23 -0400 Evanger’s Pet Food issues a statement regarding the alleged stealing of gas and electric the company owners are charged with. Joel and Holly Sher believe the truth will be heard and they will be totally exonerated of allegations. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/statement-from-evangers-pet-food.html 2FAE9ECA-F787-409B-B22D-5400E94F6B26 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:34:58 -0400 April 2010 Petsumer Report reviews Mulligan Stew Pet Foods, 3 new dog food reviews; Meow Mix, 17 cat foods, 5 cat treats; Begin Bacon Strips Dog Treats, 5 dog treat reviews; Puperoni Dog Treats, 5 dog treat reviews. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/petsumer-report-review-of-the-month-11.html 4B9BBBA1-A205-4472-A21C-7A14091F26FE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:34:27 -0400 Finally, Vindication has a page on Facebook; please become a fan. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/become-a-vindication-fan-on-facebook.html 627C24BE-2023-46A8-9471-701EAFB1187D Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:33:52 -0400 What a great story; an all-volunteer organization dedicated to making the chaining of dogs a thing of the past. There is nothing like determined pet owners. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/coalition-to-unchain-dogs.html EA27AACE-8092-4689-9676-060E72FFB519 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:33:16 -0400 Over the past five years, TruthaboutPetFood.com has provided a lot of articles to pet owners; hoping to help all learn the ins and outs of the pet food industry. You’re not going to believe what the most read article continues to be on this site. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-most-read-article-on-truthaboutpetfoodcom.html B2053E14-DD4B-4A9A-AE86-38E786A9A5AC Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:32:29 -0400 Joel and Holly Shere, owners of Evangers Pet Food Company, have been accused of stealing gas and electric from Commonweath Edison and Nicor according to Cook County state attorney’s office. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/evangers-pet-food-owners-accused-of-stealing-2m-in-electric-and-gas.html 8712B91A-2DC3-485B-B374-97AE28141530 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:07:57 -0400 I'm hearing the music 'All you need is Love'! http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/one-life-saved.html 905A6746-31A9-43DD-B1A9-FF6FB57760FC Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:38:45 -0400 Lewy's got a new home. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/lewys-truth-and-consequence.html 97430BD2-08D8-41E3-9CDD-E2291190EA54 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:37:45 -0400 Wonderful tribute (will be included in Vindication) to the many pets that have died due to pet food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/third-anniversary-memorial-poem.html 1FF4B29A-4D35-4F90-A759-01C8DE1B4B2B Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:37:17 -0400 The EPA held a Webcast on March 17 to update pet owners and industry regarding their investigations of Spot on Flea and Tick products. No real news was released to calm worried pet owners. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/epa-analysis-and-plan-for-spot-on-flea-products.html D3E60285-92D6-4354-822D-0FAACA0E2D03 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:36:07 -0400 Although it is on the FDA’s GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list, many other experts don’t have much good to say about the safety of Propylene Glycol. What is this ingredient and why is it in some foods and treats? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/pet-food-and-treat-ingredient-propylene-glycol.html D64B8BC1-A040-4B03-9C83-6F691416A658 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:35:23 -0400 Dr. Cathy is sharing another story of her treatment of a pet; this truth and consequence story is about a cat named Lewy. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/a-new-truth-and-consequence.html 3DFD6918-6B59-4398-A33C-CA1F5E3ECD30 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:47:34 -0400 How can any corporation be so calloused? Menu Foods announced on March 16, 2010 – three years to the day from the announcement of the 2007 recall, they are considering selling some of their assets. Sell away; perhaps another company with a heart will purchase your pet food plants. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/menu-foods-profit-monger.html F817FBF0-2D4C-43AC-B99A-11F9CA666EBB Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:47:01 -0400 Vindication is one day old; the names are pouring in. Several bits of information and updates need to be addressed. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/one-day-old%E2%80%A6update-to-vindication.html C5ADE7F0-7E69-4F95-A534-E509522F2FA5 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:46:19 -0400 One shattered pet family, fed up with the continued snubbing of industry and government, decided enough was enough. Every single pet that has died or remains ill because of a pet food will be remembered; why these pets became sick and/or why they died will be remembered too. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/pets-remembered-by-special-gift.html AA072726-1E38-42AE-9E46-B418DC86B54B Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:45:27 -0400 The latest FDA investigation Dynamic Pet Products (manufacturer of Real Ham Bone) and the hydrolyzed vegetable protein recall from Basic Food Flavors emphasize that many don’t need to be in the food business. Both of these companies attitudes should (but won’t) land them in jail. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/some-need-to-get-out-of-the-food-business.html A4C3D669-7711-49D4-840A-7E0910219238 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:36:26 -0400 It’s one of the many ingredients found on the label of some pet foods; what is it? Is it safe? A close look at the common pet food ingredient carrageenan. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/what%E2%80%99s-this-ingredient-in-my-pet%E2%80%99s-food--carrageenan.html F865EC4C-335D-4D20-934C-27E61A08398A Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:39:26 -0500 In late 2008, a new animal act passed into law in Switzerland. In November 2010 the law will finally become enforceable. It is very interesting reading; learning what Switzerland has done to protect its animals. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/very-interesting-swiss-animal-laws.html 8609FC45-5BC5-4724-A023-6DD15E722B05 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:39:03 -0500 Oh my is this video good...but terrible in the same respect (the information it drills home). http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/buy-buy-american-pie-video.html 88323D5B-E173-4A2D-8DD5-2EC342AD18F8 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:38:33 -0500 Dr. Cathy shares some great news about Casey. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/caseys-home.html 8A1583DF-ED29-4207-A878-BAD798116B57 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:36:11 -0500 Purchasing your pet food from an Independent Pet Food Store IS worth the effort. The following is a series of articles (all titled 'Meet an Independent Pet Store Owner' if you do a search to 'meet' them all) to show everyone the differences between the Big Box Stores and the personal touch of an Indepent Pet Food Store. Meet Brehon's Pet Supply. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/meet-an-independent-pet-store-owner-5.html C40D3F5B-71EB-4411-A05A-43CE19BEB55B Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:35:38 -0500 Really. I’m not easily impressed with much of anything related to pets. Always have my doubts and my questions. Well, the good news is, I’m impressed with diatomaceous earth. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/diatomaceous-earth-for-flea-control-really.html 6BFABA4F-2351-402B-B460-50153391E913 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:35:01 -0500 Nature's Variety has expanded its voluntary recall of Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs and cats to include the "Best If Used By" dates of 10/29/10 and 11/9/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/natures-variety-expands-recall.html 90B8A6B6-3566-48A1-ABCD-451BE8D5F57E Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:00:09 -0500 Do some pet food commercials make you wonder what in the world the company was thinking? Dancing turkeys and 'optimal pooping'? Is someone doing illegal drugs? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/pet-food-commercials-what-are-they-thinking.html 7A42CF34-51A4-471F-8D66-5B46C2CE2CAD Sun, 7 Mar 2010 14:28:50 -0500 Three studies show that dogs fed fish oil (high omega-3 fatty acid) improved in mobility and showed less pain. Believers of the power of fish oil (myself included) are not surprised, but at least now we have clinical proof. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/three-studies-show-fish-oil-reduces-osteoarthritis-symptoms-in-dogs.html B3D6BF6E-CAF5-4F1D-A919-C92185B4A6EF Sun, 7 Mar 2010 14:28:19 -0500 Dr. Cathy gives us the latest news on Casey. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/casey-update-3410.html 94A9F91C-1F0B-4814-A21A-313A378C0F32 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 14:27:53 -0500 The proposed Animal Bill of Rights has made it through round one of the Ideas for Change in America competition sponsored by the Obama Administration. Although it’s a long shot, this proposed bill could prevent pets from being treated as insignificant as coffee tables should/when another recall occurs. It needs your votes. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/animal-bill-of-rights-still-on-the-table.html D95B0F60-0801-472D-92C7-F4B6A4813F94 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:04:48 -0500 Not that they told us much, but the Chinese have released some information on the long term effects of melamine in children who consumed tainted formula. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/chinese-study-on-long-term-effects-of-melamine.html F41C8B02-3445-4ECC-9302-2CA2DED40E5E Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:04:01 -0500 It’s almost as if Margaret Hamburg and her FDA have a secret Naughty and Nice List. Those on the Naughty List get slammed by the FDA for violations of the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act. Those on the Nice List get special privileges TO VIOLATE the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act. Pet Food is on the Nice List. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/simply-infuriating.html D01345A4-1739-4506-92B1-29500100D4FA Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:03:14 -0500 Yes, they are at it again. This time it’s GMO alfalfa, a health promoting ingredient found in many pet foods. Today is the last day to tell the USDA to Stop Monsanto. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/monsanto-genetically-modified-alfalfa.html 1CA44C83-B816-419E-8041-029E693D2E3D Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:02:50 -0500 The latest update from Dr. Cathy on Casey. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/truth--consequence-part-6.html 008C524B-8B67-4043-837F-63946437DFEC Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:01:53 -0500 Suddenly your dog or cat refuses to eat, quickly becomes sick. An emergency visit to your Vet is required. The shocking cost of what a pet food could cost you (and this is just the beginning costs). http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/what-can-a-pet-food-cost-you.html 7BFE19D1-8BFB-4188-8838-22975CD1AD69 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:56:24 -0500 A recent discovery of fleas on my pets sent me searching for safe treatments. What I discovered are several believed to be quality resources for pet owners. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/in-search-of-safe-flea-and-tick-treatments.html 65B5CF33-AF92-4874-A8FB-F5904863D638 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:56:01 -0500 The new pet food on the block, RedMoon Pet Food, offers pet owners a means to customize their dog or cat’s food; sort of. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/customized-pet-food.html 0E7CB671-4ECA-423D-95C8-66BE3600FDD6 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:55:35 -0500 March 2010 Petsumer Report reviews Blue Seal Pet Foods, 11 cat foods, 19 dog foods; NutriLife Pet Food, 3 dog food reviews; Red Moon Pet Foods, 4 dog food reviews, 1 cat food review. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/petsumer-report-review-of-the-month-10.html 7D53D3C7-8A98-4B5D-A584-47D99832F264 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:55:07 -0500 DVM360.com recently reported on the most common clinical conditions in dogs and cats in 2009; as released by Veterinary Pet Insurance. It’s terrible to see how many of these conditions could be related to pet food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/pet-ailment-statistics-from-2009.html 7609D2CF-5C0E-4FB5-A0F2-1987876F16EC Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:52:32 -0500 The latest news from Dr. Cathy on Casey. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/february-25-update-on-casey.html E394C380-BF6E-42DA-9308-EAFE47DAF9BA Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:52:01 -0500 A new process developed by Stella & Chewy’s Pet Food kills pathogens like salmonella without heat or irradiation. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/pet-food-that-is-certified-pathogen-safe.html 6D5486D4-999A-4EEB-85C1-B17D47C6B45B Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:51:19 -0500 In three weeks everyone will learn about our wonderful gift. Sadly the names of dead pets and pets that remain ill keep coming in. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/three-weeks-and-counting.html 615D4E76-9724-4EB2-B8BA-48C2DC08AF0C Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:14:51 -0500 Not that I would purchase this cat food (never), but warning lights went off when one attentive ‘Truth-er’ alerted me to Walmart’s shelves being empty of Special Kitty dry cat food. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/what%E2%80%99s-going-on-with-walmart-special-kitty-cat-food.html 3467F419-1077-41F1-92CD-B6630AE6964E Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:14:18 -0500 New pictures and the latest update on Casey's progress. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/truth--consequence-part-4.html E1F4C999-A437-42C8-952B-45D1E7B02FC8 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:13:54 -0500 What does boats and water have to do with pet food? In this case, a great deal. Meet Danny Ellrich; boater, dog lover, and pet food professional. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/meet-an-independent-pet-store-owner-4.html DCEB0172-41F6-48DB-9959-B21C921D36C4 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:13:29 -0500 Senator McCain’s Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010 is perceived by many as trouble for natural supplements; the Bill would give FDA control over natural supplements. FDA control over another industry? I hope not. My letter to Senator McCain and my Florida Representatives in Congress. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/letter-to-senator-john-mccain.html 5A803E6B-E4A2-4376-B33C-7A534D41D3C1 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:35:35 -0500 Update on Casey. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/truth--consequence-part-3.html 219B00F6-3C66-46BA-8CC7-1A36686033ED Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:35:14 -0500 One for the books. A press release bragging on profits for 2009 earmarked Not for release over US Newswire Services. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/what-menu-foods-doesn%E2%80%99t-want-you-to-know.html 69914EAE-7CF9-4A68-A649-FF3D3A77FF71 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:57:43 -0500 There were many questions about the new Humane Choice dog food. Vegan? Uruguay? Country of origin of ingredients? Here are some answers and the perplexing path to find them. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/why-humane-choice.html 0B52117B-50E1-42C4-8311-F5EF0E4CED5B Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:56:40 -0500 I’m guessing you’ve heard about the Tylenol recall, but you might not have read the fine print as to why some Tylenol products were recalled. This particular recall speaks volumes, should speak volumes to FDA. Furthermore, the lesson provided by the Tylenol recall should send Consumers screaming at the FDA to stop allowing adulterated (Federal Law defined) pet foods to be sold right next to your food at your local grocery. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/tylenol-and-pet-food.html 7072B46D-393C-40C8-9C6B-305CE1917E98 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:02:18 -0500 Here's what TruthaboutPetFood.com feels about the ChemNutra sentencing. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/chem-nutra-political-cartoon.html 92CDE8A4-7167-45F6-A23A-D48BF1CAD763 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:01:38 -0500 The second installment on Casey. His progress. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/truth-and-consequence-part-2.html 9A66AC1E-2B3B-48B4-A4B1-64A80D49CF00 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:01:08 -0500 Big news will be announced at TruthaboutPetFood.com on March 16, 2010. No Pet that ever died because of a pet food will be forgotten. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/coming-soon-the-announcement.html A77EB103-CCB3-459A-97B4-726365132949 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:01:33 -0500 Dr. Cathy Alinovi takes us all with her on a journey of one dogs health issues. Day one. Meet Casey. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/truth-and-consequence.html B0B7CE80-F97A-4AD5-8215-A8D3A15613F4 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:33 -0500 Nature's Variety has initiated a voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/natures-variety-issues-nationwide-voluntary-recall-on-raw-frozen-chicken-diets.html 4255F239-FBBC-4AE2-9977-AD08C387BA76 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:06 -0500 The FDA defines Economically Motivated Adulteration as the fraudulent, intentional substitution or addition of a substance in a product for the purpose of increasing the apparent value of the product or reducing the cost of its production, i.e., for economic gain. When will it end with our pet's food? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/economically-motivated-adulteration.html 845C5227-898A-4FF5-9759-087A8D260CFC Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:59:28 -0500 The dinner dishes are done. Fido has finished off another gourmet (yes, even your cooking is that good compared to kibble) meal and it’s time to settle in and watch another Lassie episode. You snuggle up on the couch, and notice that Fido smells a little off. Or maybe his coat is still a bit flaky and dull. The first thing you’ll say to yourself is: “food was supposed to fix this!” In fact --and I feel your frustration-- you might even say it out loud. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-ones-that-skew-the-curve.html B6EE4407-F0A0-4FE0-8993-7818B505308D Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:58:43 -0500 Have you ever wondered what happens to sewage sludge? Ok, you probably never have. However, Information from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) tells us we need to be aware of the risks of sewage sludge (for us and our pets). http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/this-stinks-in-more-ways-than-one.html 5B660791-8AD7-429F-A861-90543A019695 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:48:30 -0500 Cesar® Softies Dog Treats have won Pet Food of the Year for 2010. After looking at the ingredients, would you purchase this Product of the Year Award winner? http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/would-you-purchase-this-product-of-the-year-award-winner.html 0D2D4E0F-94F2-47EC-BF02-2B82D1C03CA4 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:39:08 -0500 After the 2007 pet food recall, Congress mandated FDA clean up its act regarding pet food safety. Although deadlines have long past, the FDA’s latest version of AFSS (Animal Feed Safety System) includes some serious concerns for pet food safety. http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-perpetual-mess-fda%E2%80%99s-animal-feed-safety-system.html 10A68D48-A263-4CBC-866E-165F326D9E3D Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:38:18 -0500 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