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TatumsMom · 04-20-2007, 10:23 AM

Thanks for posting that link! I was so intent on paying attention to the dog foods for Tatum and Stormie (our Aust. Shep.) that I didn't even notice that our two outdoor cat's food is on the list! On no, I just looked closer at the list (printed it out) and it's on the canned food. So, if the dry doesn't have a "Y" under it, it should be good? I hope so! Doesn't appear to be very many dry ones on the list yet. Hope it stays that way.

JCarlson2004 · 04-20-2007, 10:25 AM

OMG not again!! This is making me nuts!!

drawlins27 · 04-20-2007, 10:31 AM

I would avoid all Pet foods that contain wheat gluten, rice protein, and corn gluten for now IMHO. Pet food in South Africa has been found to contain contaminated corn gluten. While I'm not aware of any food in the US being found to contain contaminated corn gluten, I would still avoid it just to be on the safe side. Below is a report found on Itchmo which mentions Royal Canin. It applies only to the Royal Canin in South Africa.

The 29 cases of renal failure in South Africa has been linked to melamine in corn gluten used in pet food. Corn gluten is used extensively in the US.

Tests have confirmed that Vets Choice and Royal Canin dog and cat dry pet-food products contained corn gluten contaminated with melamine, says the manufacturer.

The contaminated corn gluten was delivered to Royal Canin by a South African third-party supplier and appears to have originated from China.

We were tracking cases of the South African pet deaths before and have heard rumors of corn gluten contamination.

At this point, we believe that all corn gluten should be considered at risk for contamination and should be tested by every pet food manufacturer and the FDA.

I think that both the puppy and Yorkshire formula of Royal Canin contain corn gluten but could someone confirm that?

Try this link for more on this story and all the latest recall information.
http://www.itchmo.com/go/tagged/safety/

Yorkiedaze · 04-20-2007, 10:42 AM

If you want a Vet. to help you with home cooked recipes or raw, then I strongly suggest finding a holistic vet. since most other vets. are not trained in neutrition, and only want to seel the dog food they have in their offices.

Yorkiedaze · 04-20-2007, 10:46 AM

I forgot to mention that the less expensive way to find the best information on real food, has recipes and written by an holistic vet. is Dr. Pitcairs book titled Dr. Pitcairn's complete guide to NATURAL HEALTH FOR DOGS & CATS.
It's also a medical book and tells how to treat different things. It's the best book on the market for this information.

Yorkieluv · 04-20-2007, 04:08 PM

Thanks for that tip YorkieDaze, I have heard of this book, and will be ordering it... With Miko's condition, I have to be extremely careful, and I have become very knowledgable about what foods are good and bad for liver compromised dogs and dogs who produce ammonium urate stones...I have been cooking for him but I need some guidance as to how much of everything he needs....I will check that book out

Mommy of Brandi · 04-20-2007, 04:36 PM

When I took Brandi in to the vet because she was acting ill and I had been feeding her the Nutro Natural pouches I asked him about homecooking.......he said normally he'd wouldn't recommend it BUT in light of what's been going on with the recalls.....it's probably a good idea.....what he suggested was 60% Protein....20% Veggies.....and 20% Carb (he said like a pastina or rice)

YorkieGuru · 04-20-2007, 05:17 PM

I feed my babies Diamond puppy food. I get it at my local farm and home supply store. I didn't see it on the list of recalls.. Am I right?

Bama Yorkie Mom · 04-20-2007, 05:26 PM

I havent seen the nutro natural choice, small bites or any nutro dry on the recall list. this is what I have fed maggie for a good while and just bought a new bag last week. I hope they dont start pulling that .

Lovin' Gracie · 04-20-2007, 05:47 PM

I feed Gracie Aretemis for small breeds - adult. I don't believe it contains any glutens:

Small Breed Adult

INGREDIENT
Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat (preserved with Vitamin E, C and Rosemary Extract), Oatmeal, Egg Product, Salmon, Natural Flavoring, Canola Oil, Flaxseed, Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root (Prebiotics), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Lecithin, Garlic, DL-Methionine, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Dehydrated Kelp, Chelates of Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt, Potassium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sage Extract, Aspergillus Oryzae Fermantation Soulubles (Digestive Enzyme), Enterococcus Faecium and Lactobacillus Acidophilus (Probiotics).

Safire · 04-20-2007, 08:18 PM

Thanks for posting that Shana. I printed it for a friend today, that's a good summary sheet. Geez, this is all getting so confusing!!!

WesleyandMaddie · 04-20-2007, 08:21 PM

How much longer is this recall going to go on?

Tiggerwit · 04-20-2007, 09:15 PM

I'm so lost and confused with all of this. Seems like it would be easier to just post a list of what's safe at this point and check 'em off as they hit the recall.

Anyone? I need to buy food and I'm not sure what to get.

bruizersmummy · 04-21-2007, 05:37 AM

I know the Science Diet is safe and that is what my vet told me to switch to. Is this a good food for yorkies to eat?

twalla · 04-21-2007, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drawlins27

I would avoid all Pet foods that contain wheat gluten, rice protein, and corn gluten for now IMHO. Pet food in South Africa has been found to contain contaminated corn gluten. While I'm not aware of any food in the US being found to contain contaminated corn gluten, I would still avoid it just to be on the safe side. Below is a report found on Itchmo which mentions Royal Canin. It applies only to the Royal Canin in South Africa.

The 29 cases of renal failure in South Africa has been linked to melamine in corn gluten used in pet food. Corn gluten is used extensively in the US.

Tests have confirmed that Vets Choice and Royal Canin dog and cat dry pet-food products contained corn gluten contaminated with melamine, says the manufacturer.

The contaminated corn gluten was delivered to Royal Canin by a South African third-party supplier and appears to have originated from China.

We were tracking cases of the South African pet deaths before and have heard rumors of corn gluten contamination.

At this point, we believe that all corn gluten should be considered at risk for contamination and should be tested by every pet food manufacturer and the FDA.

I think that both the puppy and Yorkshire formula of Royal Canin contain corn gluten but could someone confirm that?

Try this link for more on this story and all the latest recall information.
http://www.itchmo.com/go/tagged/safety/

Yes I have Puppy Max 33 and Mature 27 in RC and it both contains corn gluten meal.

04-20-2007, 10:23 AM	#16
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	Thanks for posting that link! I was so intent on paying attention to the dog foods for Tatum and Stormie (our Aust. Shep.) that I didn't even notice that our two outdoor cat's food is on the list! On no, I just looked closer at the list (printed it out) and it's on the canned food. So, if the dry doesn't have a "Y" under it, it should be good? I hope so! Doesn't appear to be very many dry ones on the list yet. Hope it stays that way. __________________ ~ Angie

04-20-2007, 10:25 AM	#17
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	OMG not again!! This is making me nuts!! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

04-20-2007, 10:31 AM	#18
drawlins27 Mommy's Lil' Miracle Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mufreesboro, TN Posts: 1,028	Better Safe than Sorry I would avoid all Pet foods that contain wheat gluten, rice protein, and corn gluten for now IMHO. Pet food in South Africa has been found to contain contaminated corn gluten. While I'm not aware of any food in the US being found to contain contaminated corn gluten, I would still avoid it just to be on the safe side. Below is a report found on Itchmo which mentions Royal Canin. It applies only to the Royal Canin in South Africa. The 29 cases of renal failure in South Africa has been linked to melamine in corn gluten used in pet food. Corn gluten is used extensively in the US. Tests have confirmed that Vets Choice and Royal Canin dog and cat dry pet-food products contained corn gluten contaminated with melamine, says the manufacturer. The contaminated corn gluten was delivered to Royal Canin by a South African third-party supplier and appears to have originated from China. We were tracking cases of the South African pet deaths before and have heard rumors of corn gluten contamination. At this point, we believe that all corn gluten should be considered at risk for contamination and should be tested by every pet food manufacturer and the FDA. I think that both the puppy and Yorkshire formula of Royal Canin contain corn gluten but could someone confirm that? Try this link for more on this story and all the latest recall information. http://www.itchmo.com/go/tagged/safety/ __________________ I LOVE my little Furbutts!

04-20-2007, 04:08 PM	#21
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Thanks for that tip YorkieDaze, I have heard of this book, and will be ordering it... With Miko's condition, I have to be extremely careful, and I have become very knowledgable about what foods are good and bad for liver compromised dogs and dogs who produce ammonium urate stones...I have been cooking for him but I need some guidance as to how much of everything he needs....I will check that book out __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

04-20-2007, 04:36 PM	#22
Mommy of Brandi YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 745	When I took Brandi in to the vet because she was acting ill and I had been feeding her the Nutro Natural pouches I asked him about homecooking.......he said normally he'd wouldn't recommend it BUT in light of what's been going on with the recalls.....it's probably a good idea.....what he suggested was 60% Protein....20% Veggies.....and 20% Carb (he said like a pastina or rice) __________________ The way to mommy's heart is yorkie kisses!!! Brandi's MySpace

04-20-2007, 10:42 AM	#19
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	If you want a Vet. to help you with home cooked recipes or raw, then I strongly suggest finding a holistic vet. since most other vets. are not trained in neutrition, and only want to seel the dog food they have in their offices.

04-20-2007, 10:46 AM	#20
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I forgot to mention that the less expensive way to find the best information on real food, has recipes and written by an holistic vet. is Dr. Pitcairs book titled Dr. Pitcairn's complete guide to NATURAL HEALTH FOR DOGS & CATS. It's also a medical book and tells how to treat different things. It's the best book on the market for this information.

04-20-2007, 05:17 PM	#23
YorkieGuru Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 725	I feed my babies Diamond puppy food. I get it at my local farm and home supply store. I didn't see it on the list of recalls.. Am I right? __________________ KIM Proud mom of ELLE and ABBIE and BELLE

04-20-2007, 05:26 PM	#24
Bama Yorkie Mom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,134	I havent seen the nutro natural choice, small bites or any nutro dry on the recall list. this is what I have fed maggie for a good while and just bought a new bag last week. I hope they dont start pulling that . __________________ Linda and Maggie http://www.dogster.com/dogs/490696. http://www.dropshots.com/mnl

04-20-2007, 05:47 PM	#25
Lovin' Gracie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 123	IMPORTANT! New items added to recall! I feed Gracie Aretemis for small breeds - adult. I don't believe it contains any glutens: Small Breed Adult INGREDIENT Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat (preserved with Vitamin E, C and Rosemary Extract), Oatmeal, Egg Product, Salmon, Natural Flavoring, Canola Oil, Flaxseed, Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root (Prebiotics), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Lecithin, Garlic, DL-Methionine, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Dehydrated Kelp, Chelates of Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt, Potassium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sage Extract, Aspergillus Oryzae Fermantation Soulubles (Digestive Enzyme), Enterococcus Faecium and Lactobacillus Acidophilus (Probiotics).

04-20-2007, 08:18 PM	#26
Safire Addicted to Tetley Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 964	Thanks for posting that Shana. I printed it for a friend today, that's a good summary sheet. Geez, this is all getting so confusing!!! __________________ Safire Tetley See me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?452576

04-20-2007, 08:21 PM	#27
WesleyandMaddie I Love My Stinkers Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 791	How much longer is this recall going to go on?

04-20-2007, 09:15 PM	#28
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	I'm so lost and confused with all of this. Seems like it would be easier to just post a list of what's safe at this point and check 'em off as they hit the recall. Anyone? I need to buy food and I'm not sure what to get. __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

04-21-2007, 05:37 AM	#29
bruizersmummy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 662	I know the Science Diet is safe and that is what my vet told me to switch to. Is this a good food for yorkies to eat? __________________ Jenni and (thanks to YT) Essie!!!! Essie's on Myspace. Add us! myspace.com/brenden_allison