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FlDebra · 04-18-2007, 09:16 AM

This is very frightening! The same contaminant in a different ingredient? Melamine in both wheat gluten and this rice protein? Well maybe that will help them trace the origin better -- could it be a grain mill? Machinery used for both ingredients processing? I so much want to think no one would do this purposefully but I also have to wonder.

I also learned something new here -- had no idea that a product could add an ingredient and take 3 months before they changed labels!!! What about deadly allergies? How can we ever be sure of anything?

I just got a shipment of 2 cases of Canidae dog food and have plenty of their dry as well. I am fervently hoping it remains in the safe list. If not, I will just go back to cooking chicken for mine.

chachi · 04-18-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemalt

I've been feeding the NB Venison for close to 3 years. I took them in Tuesday when I heard about the recall and had bloodwork done and a urinalysis.

Both dogs had abnormal results...we're going back this afternoon for more bloodwork and urine tests.

I am beyond furious at NB. They advertise all US ingredients and now they're not only saying the rice protein came from China but it's not even listed on their bags under ingredients. They said it was a new addition and they have up to 3 months to put it on the bag!!!!

Oh no I am so sorry. I am praying for your little ones

LauraMichelle · 04-18-2007, 09:33 AM

I know this is about to turn into something larger. Natural Balance does not make their own dry food......its outsourced.

If thats not bad enough, its outsourced to Diamond Pet Foods to make their food. Yes, Diamond Pet Foods makes Natural Balance.

Yorkieluv · 04-18-2007, 09:40 AM

Yep, and Diamond foods had a recall last year, I believe...

tiggerr36792 · 04-18-2007, 11:45 AM

Here's the food recalled so far from this new update:
Second Tainted Pet Food Ingredient Found
By ANDREW BRIDGES, Associated Press Writer

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

An industrial chemical that led to a nationwide recall of more than 100 brands of cat and dog foods has been found to contaminate a second pet food ingredient, expanding the recall further.

The chemical, melamine, is believed to have contaminated rice protein concentrate used to make a variety of Natural Balance Pet Foods products for both dogs and cats, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. Previously, the chemical was found to contaminate another ingredient, wheat gluten, used by at least six other pet food and treat manufacturers.

Natural Balance said it was recalling all its Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, its Venison and Brown Rice dog treats and its Venison and Green Pea dry cat food.

yorkiemalt · 04-18-2007, 01:53 PM

They pulled more blood from my babies and are running a special urinalysis. A protein/creatine ratio test.

Both had very high BUN levels and for whatever reason Chan's glucose was out of whack.

We'll know by tomorrow....Vet is hopeful so I'll stay that way too!

kalina82 · 04-18-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemalt

They pulled more blood from my babies and are running a special urinalysis. A protein/creatine ratio test.

Both had very high BUN levels and for whatever reason Chan's glucose was out of whack.

We'll know by tomorrow....Vet is hopeful so I'll stay that way too!

oh god kim, i'm sorry you have to go through this with your guys. Hopefully they weren't on the bad stuff long enough for it to cause any long term problems. one of my co-workers has a cat that was being fed the recalled nutro pouches. She had blood work done one week and it was absolutely horrible and said she was in kidney failure. after two weeks of being off the recalled food and on a kidney food diet/maintenance diet her blood work was looking a lot better which gives us hope for dogs and cats that weren't eating the food for very long. hopefully your two will be ok. did your vet tell you to do anythign special at home with them? make sure they drink more water? put them on special food? or is he waiting for hte protein/creat test to come back?

yorkiemalt · 04-18-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

oh god kim, i'm sorry you have to go through this with your guys. Hopefully they weren't on the bad stuff long enough for it to cause any long term problems. one of my co-workers has a cat that was being fed the recalled nutro pouches. She had blood work done one week and it was absolutely horrible and said she was in kidney failure. after two weeks of being off the recalled food and on a kidney food diet/maintenance diet her blood work was looking a lot better which gives us hope for dogs and cats that weren't eating the food for very long. hopefully your two will be ok. did your vet tell you to do anythign special at home with them? make sure they drink more water? put them on special food? or is he waiting for hte protein/creat test to come back?

I've been feeding the NB Venison for at least 2 years....

The only home instructions I have is to try and get them to drink more water, absolutely no kibble of ANY brand and if there's any changes.....more urination, less urination, vomiting, lethargy...I'm to call right away.

They pulled today's blood from the neck...said it was more accurate. I mean I could buy it if one of their blood results were bad and a lab error...but not both.

Both BUN are way high and for whatever reason Chan's glucose is at 385.

I am so beyond upset about this....I just want tomorrow to come and have them tell me my babies are OK.

kalina82 · 04-18-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemalt

I've been feeding the NB Venison for at least 2 years....

The only home instructions I have is to try and get them to drink more water, absolutely no kibble of ANY brand and if there's any changes.....more urination, less urination, vomiting, lethargy...I'm to call right away.

They pulled today's blood from the neck...said it was more accurate. I mean I could buy it if one of their blood results were bad and a lab error...but not both.

Both BUN are way high and for whatever reason Chan's glucose is at 385.

I am so beyond upset about this....I just want tomorrow to come and have them tell me my babies are OK.

i'm sorry. hopefully you'll get some good news tomorrow.

samNsamantha · 04-18-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JENNGENE01_

After the first couple a recalls I changed my pupps dog food to believe it or not Kirkland (costco) dog food for small breeds. All my pups love it and the ingredients are good too. I have a noticed a changed in there coat and they aren't ichy anymore and have alot more energy.

That's what we feed our babies too, alternating home cooked meals that are prepared for them.

sweetr72 · 04-18-2007, 05:34 PM

I so pray your babies are going to be ok and look forward to some good news tomorrow too!!! HUGS!!

Dawn

yorkiemalt · 04-18-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

i'm sorry. hopefully you'll get some good news tomorrow.

thank you Kellie!

yorkiemalt · 04-18-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetr72

I so pray your babies are going to be ok and look forward to some good news tomorrow too!!! HUGS!!

Dawn

thank you so much...hugs were greatly appreciated!

Emmsmom · 04-19-2007, 03:59 AM

If this has been posted sorry I missed it. If not then is this another kind of natural balance food being recalled?

http://www.menufoods.com/recall/Pres...2004172007.htm

Dog Food

Brand

Look For This Date On The Bottom of Can or Back of Pouch

Variety Description

Can / Pouch

Size

UPC

Natural Life

Nov/22/09

Vegetarian 13.2oz

Can

13.2oz
12344-07114

Emmsmom · 04-19-2007, 04:04 AM

oops just realized that is natural life not natural balance. Sorry !

04-18-2007, 09:16 AM	#46
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	This is very frightening! The same contaminant in a different ingredient? Melamine in both wheat gluten and this rice protein? Well maybe that will help them trace the origin better -- could it be a grain mill? Machinery used for both ingredients processing? I so much want to think no one would do this purposefully but I also have to wonder. I also learned something new here -- had no idea that a product could add an ingredient and take 3 months before they changed labels!!! What about deadly allergies? How can we ever be sure of anything? I just got a shipment of 2 cases of Canidae dog food and have plenty of their dry as well. I am fervently hoping it remains in the safe list. If not, I will just go back to cooking chicken for mine. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

04-18-2007, 09:40 AM	#49
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Yep, and Diamond foods had a recall last year, I believe... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

04-18-2007, 01:53 PM	#51
yorkiemalt Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,468	They pulled more blood from my babies and are running a special urinalysis. A protein/creatine ratio test. Both had very high BUN levels and for whatever reason Chan's glucose was out of whack. We'll know by tomorrow....Vet is hopeful so I'll stay that way too! __________________ KimPhoebiChandler

04-19-2007, 03:59 AM	#59
Emmsmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 989	If this has been posted sorry I missed it. If not then is this another kind of natural balance food being recalled? http://www.menufoods.com/recall/Pres...2004172007.htm Dog Food Brand Look For This Date On The Bottom of Can or Back of Pouch Variety Description Can / Pouch Size UPC Natural Life Nov/22/09 Vegetarian 13.2oz Can 13.2oz 12344-07114 __________________ MICHELLE DIESEL "The Weasel" and little brother TUCKER

04-19-2007, 04:04 AM	#60
Emmsmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 989	oops just realized that is natural life not natural balance. Sorry ! __________________ MICHELLE DIESEL "The Weasel" and little brother TUCKER

04-18-2007, 09:33 AM	#48
LauraMichelle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 171	I know this is about to turn into something larger. Natural Balance does not make their own dry food......its outsourced. If thats not bad enough, its outsourced to Diamond Pet Foods to make their food. Yes, Diamond Pet Foods makes Natural Balance.

04-18-2007, 11:45 AM	#50
tiggerr36792 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,685 Blog Entries: 1	Here's the food recalled so far from this new update: Second Tainted Pet Food Ingredient Found By ANDREW BRIDGES, Associated Press Writer Wednesday, April 18, 2007 An industrial chemical that led to a nationwide recall of more than 100 brands of cat and dog foods has been found to contaminate a second pet food ingredient, expanding the recall further. The chemical, melamine, is believed to have contaminated rice protein concentrate used to make a variety of Natural Balance Pet Foods products for both dogs and cats, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. Previously, the chemical was found to contaminate another ingredient, wheat gluten, used by at least six other pet food and treat manufacturers. Natural Balance said it was recalling all its Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, its Venison and Brown Rice dog treats and its Venison and Green Pea dry cat food.

04-18-2007, 05:34 PM	#56
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	I so pray your babies are going to be ok and look forward to some good news tomorrow too!!! HUGS!! Dawn