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yorkieusa · 05-15-2008, 11:52 AM

I was just surfing the net and came across this. I don't feed Nutro, but I know many people do.

I don't know what to make of it myself, but after all of the recalls it made me sick!

Pete B Says:
May 7, 2008 at 12:56 am
Less than a week ago my healthy dog passed away from what emergency vet called ’sudden death’. At this moment, confirmation of what caused death is not clear but vet may suspect dry food was bad and I am going to have tested.

Hoping that I did not kill my dog by giving him what I thought was good food, I stopped in to Petsmart today to calm my nerves and be assured that the food in question is fine. What I found was the shelves that contained Nutro Natural Choice were almost bare.(That never has happened) At the aisle with Nutro area they had a Nutro rep stationed here. When I questioned him about why no food was here, he stated that no ‘recall’ is in effect and Nutro just happened to shut down a few plants who were producing what he termed as ,not as tasty food’ and the ‘quality’ was not up to par.Seeing that a dog can’t talk, I asked him how they would know it was not ‘tasty’ and it seemed far more plausible that a company whos main product is dog food would not shut down a plant and have no product unless some very extreme situations were coming to light. He stated that the food plant being shut and my dog dying were coincidence. Further more, the 800 number he gave me is not being answered now.

I have a meeting with Petsmart tomorrow to discuss. I do not blame them right now for the death of my dog, but I stated to the manager I had a BIG issue with them allowing a Nutro rep to tell prospect clients some very vague, questionable, and misleading information, on the status of Nutro food. As noted, the 1-800 number just kept ringing. Additionally, I checked their wb site-www.nutroproducts.com and found NO information regarding any plants being shut down. To me, that would be very signifcant information to relay to all consumers especially if supposed steps were being taken in the best interest of the dog because the food was not as ‘tasty’.Also, letting consumers know info on lack of product and when to expect more would seem to be the obivous steps for anybody not hiding something.

I am not sure what you can do but I am simply hoping you can point me in the right direction. This is not about money and simply about wanting to save even one person the heartbreak and guilt I am going through and holding those parties accountable. I will not let this be swept under the rug and hopefully will get confirmation i am looking for with testing of Pet food i still have.

I appreciate any help you may be able to lend.

This is the link to the page:

More Problems with Nutro Foods « All For Animals Rescue Blog

yorkieusa · 05-15-2008, 11:59 AM

Here is another link to Consumer Affairs about Nutro:

Consumer complaints about Nutro Pet Foods

sheilajom · 05-15-2008, 12:02 PM

Thanks for posting this, I am considering switching foods and now I know Nutro won't be the one I switch to.

kimmiek · 05-15-2008, 08:46 PM

Yeah, someone made a post about this a few weeks ago and it freaked me out because I WAS feeding Nutro Ultra puppy food to Chewie. We quickly transitioned to avoid any health problems. Very scary!

kimmiek · 05-15-2008, 08:49 PM

See this thread and visit the link if you'd like to learn more....

**** String of Illnesses Afflicts NUTRO-Fed Pets ****

05-15-2008, 11:52 AM	#1
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 8,832	Yikes! Nutro Dog Food... I was just surfing the net and came across this. I don't feed Nutro, but I know many people do. I don't know what to make of it myself, but after all of the recalls it made me sick! Pete B Says: May 7, 2008 at 12:56 am Less than a week ago my healthy dog passed away from what emergency vet called ’sudden death’. At this moment, confirmation of what caused death is not clear but vet may suspect dry food was bad and I am going to have tested. Hoping that I did not kill my dog by giving him what I thought was good food, I stopped in to Petsmart today to calm my nerves and be assured that the food in question is fine. What I found was the shelves that contained Nutro Natural Choice were almost bare.(That never has happened) At the aisle with Nutro area they had a Nutro rep stationed here. When I questioned him about why no food was here, he stated that no ‘recall’ is in effect and Nutro just happened to shut down a few plants who were producing what he termed as ,not as tasty food’ and the ‘quality’ was not up to par.Seeing that a dog can’t talk, I asked him how they would know it was not ‘tasty’ and it seemed far more plausible that a company whos main product is dog food would not shut down a plant and have no product unless some very extreme situations were coming to light. He stated that the food plant being shut and my dog dying were coincidence. Further more, the 800 number he gave me is not being answered now. I have a meeting with Petsmart tomorrow to discuss. I do not blame them right now for the death of my dog, but I stated to the manager I had a BIG issue with them allowing a Nutro rep to tell prospect clients some very vague, questionable, and misleading information, on the status of Nutro food. As noted, the 1-800 number just kept ringing. Additionally, I checked their wb site-www.nutroproducts.com and found NO information regarding any plants being shut down. To me, that would be very signifcant information to relay to all consumers especially if supposed steps were being taken in the best interest of the dog because the food was not as ‘tasty’.Also, letting consumers know info on lack of product and when to expect more would seem to be the obivous steps for anybody not hiding something. I am not sure what you can do but I am simply hoping you can point me in the right direction. This is not about money and simply about wanting to save even one person the heartbreak and guilt I am going through and holding those parties accountable. I will not let this be swept under the rug and hopefully will get confirmation i am looking for with testing of Pet food i still have. I appreciate any help you may be able to lend. This is the link to the page: More Problems with Nutro Foods « All For Animals Rescue Blog __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

05-15-2008, 11:59 AM	#2
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 8,832	Here is another link to Consumer Affairs about Nutro: Consumer complaints about Nutro Pet Foods __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

05-15-2008, 08:46 PM	#4
kimmiek Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 236	Yeah, someone made a post about this a few weeks ago and it freaked me out because I WAS feeding Nutro Ultra puppy food to Chewie. We quickly transitioned to avoid any health problems. Very scary! __________________ *~Kim~* Fur-mama to *Chewie (9mo.)* Proud member of the Studly Boys group and the *Spoiled Rotten Club*!

05-15-2008, 08:49 PM	#5
kimmiek Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 236	See this thread and visit the link if you'd like to learn more.... ** String of Illnesses Afflicts NUTRO-Fed Pets __________________ ~Kim~ Fur-mama to Chewie (9mo.) Proud member of the Studly Boys group and the Spoiled Rotten Club**!

05-15-2008, 12:02 PM	#3
sheilajom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 462 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for posting this, I am considering switching foods and now I know Nutro won't be the one I switch to.