Dog Food Recall

Dog Food Recall: A Tragic Event


All of us want to ensure the safety of our pets and make sure that they are happy and healthy. However, sometimes, certain incidents may prove a deterrent to that endeavor. Nutrition for dogs is a primary concern when you have a pet at home because the food you decide for your pet should ensure its health and also give taste.

Several companies have therefore, answered this demand by manufacturing dog food which is supposed to consist of all the nutrients required and also come in a wide variety of flavors to satisfy your dog’s craving for good food. However, recently an incident occurred in the packaged dog food industry which caused deep anxiety and pain to dog owners all over the country.

Commercial dog food packages were recalled all over the country due to fears that they contain substances which may prove poisonous or toxic to pets. No pet owner would dream of poisoning these much loved companions willingly, yet getting commercialized dog food could mean just that.

The packaged dog foods often contain certain ingredients, though government approved, which are hazardous to a dog’s health. One such ingredient is the Gluten. This is a cheap and threatening additive used by pet food manufacturers who are constantly on the look out for inexpensive ingredients and produce lower cost edibles. Therefore, they are providing highly inferior products in the market. Some of the preservatives that are used in the food in order to prevent spoiling often contain up to 6 ingredients which are banned for human consumption.

These preservatives have been known to trigger off the following ailments in those who consume it:

• Blindness
• Cancer of the bladder
• Chronic diarrhea
• Hair loss
• Collapse of the immune system
• Kidney failure
• Leukemia
• Renal failure
• Skin cancer
• Stomach cancer

Other symptoms that are associated with dog food toxins include extreme thirst, lethargy and vomiting.

Although it is still unclear as to why these dog foods are proving toxic, testing has proved that they are in fact hazardous for dogs did show signs of kidney failure after consuming this food. The products in question here is the gravy and the cuts variety.

However, for you as a pet owner, keep the following points in mind:

There is a list of contaminated dog foods available in the market which can be viewed on the Menu Foods website. If the commercial dog edible you are using is listed there, then immediately stop feeding your dog the food. Consulting a veterinarian would be the next step and find out if any of the food has been used before any symptoms arose.

Commercial dog food recall information can also be obtained from the FDA and can be used to determine whether the dog food you have been using has been recalled in case, it’s not been listed in the Menu Foods website.

Any unfortunate incidents which may occur due to consumption of the recalled dog food should be reported immediately to the FDA.

You can get in touch with local politicians and government representatives and request them to regulate the dog food industry better especially in their labeling practices to ensure for the safety of the animals. If your dogs are showing any signs of sickness, contact you local veterinarian right away.

Though, the whole incident of recall is scary, there are options which you may consider to protect your dog. There are several online resources for which can guide you to choose healthy and nutritious food for your dog. Homemade dog foods are definitely an option.

But most of all, spare no effort to ensure that your pet is around for along time to brighten up your life and therefore, loving care and help now more than ever.