Comments on: China Probes Link To Pet Food Deaths

Beijing Says It's Investigating U.S. Claim That Ingredient In Tainted Pet Food Came From China

[randalds]

I couldn't find any beef jerky treats (at least any that my dogs would eat) by unaffected companies. So I too resorted to hot dogs and bologna for treats.

Posted by cgesualdo at 11:33 AM : Apr 06, 2007

I switched to hot dogs for treats a few years ago. I checked with my vet and he said they were actually a lot better then most treats on the market because they had less salt and much much more protein. I walk my dogs twice a day and after each walk they get a 1/4 of a hot dog each (they're small...Shih-Tzus) and they absolutely love them. Also if you buy them on sale or at a 99 cent store they're less then half the price of processed dog treats. Recall or no recall there's really no good reason (and lots of bad ones) to switch back.

[ravenchow]

If you want food not affected by the recall, go to your local pet health food store. Wheat is a filler & you won't find it in any of the premium brands. Buy your treats there too.

:)

[cgesualdo]

I finally broke down and went shopping for a brand made by a company that didn't have any part in any recall. It took a long time to find one. I couldn't find any beef jerky treats (at least any that my dogs would eat) by unaffected companies. So I too resorted to hot dogs and bologna for treats. There's nothing wrong with feeding people food to your dogs as long as you check with your vet to make sure you're not giving them toxic foods like grapes or chocolate. Or sugarless chewing gum...(no kidding!)

[gopack443]

Is there one list of all the recalled pet foods regardless of the maker?

[gopack443]

Can't trust any of them any more. Everybody is going to have to start making there own pet food.

[busyness-2009]

Euel Smith, I am so sorry to hear about your dog. Please don't feel guilty. You had no way of knowing that the biscuits were bad. In fact, perhaps your contacting the company and various organizations DID contribute to the investigation tht resulted in the discovery that the biscuits were contaminated too. That will help save other dogs. Try to take some comfort in that knowledge. You did a good thing. I wish you happiness from memories of your dog.

[euelsmith]

I am so upset after I read this article. My dog did die from the Ol'Roy Dog Biscuits and I reported this several weeks ago by emailing Ol'Roy, Walmart and PETA. The article said there are no reported deaths. Never got a response from Ol'Roy. I did get a response from Walmart and PETA. I still have the bag of biscuits which I offered to send a sample for testing, but noone ever contacted me. I feel even more guilty because when he died earlier this year I thought it might be from the biscuits and never said anything until the soft dog food recall was announced.
From,
Really sad in Florida

[grammawhamma]

Thank you PetLover4. The link worked for me this time too.

[petlover4]

http://www.sunshinemills.com/

[petlover4]

http://www.sunshinemills.com/

This link worked for me!