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feeding cats for health

The importance of animal proteins, versus plant proteins
Problems with carbohydrates in dry cat foods
Cats need water with their food
Reading a pet food ingredient label
Common medical problems associated with dry food
Tips for Transitioning - Getting dry food addicts to eat canned food
Home prepared and commercial raw meat diets
What I feed my cats
Some final thoughts

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Menu Foods

* Menu Foods Refines Recall List (April 17, 2007)
* Menu Foods Voluntarily Recalls Additional Pet Food made with ChemNutra Wheat Gluten (April 10, 2007)
* All Menu Foods Pet Food with ChemNutra Wheat Gluten Voluntarily Recalled (April 5, 2007)
* Menu Foods Initiates Market Withdrawal of All Varieties of Recalled Wet Pet Food to Ensure Consumer Protection (March 24, 2007)
* All Menu Foods Recall Information

Del Monte Pet Products

* Del Monte Pet Products Modifies Voluntary Recall List (April 6, 2007)
* Del Monte Pet Products Voluntarily Withdraws Specific Product Codes of Pet Treats and Wet Dog Food Products (March 31, 2007)

Hills Pet Nutrition

* Prescription Diet m/d Feline Dry Food (FDA Press Release, March 30, 2007)
* Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Select Science Diet Savory Cuts Cat Food (March 17, 2007)

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

* Alpo® Brand Prime Cuts In Gravy Canned Dog Food (March 30, 2007)
* Mighty Dog® 5.3 Ounce Pouch Products (March 16, 2007)

Sunshine Mills, Inc.

* Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Branded and Private Label Branded Dog Biscuits (April 5, 2007)

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.

* Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall on Specific Venison Dog and Cat Food Products (April 17, 2007)

# Menu Foods Refines Recall List (April 17, 2007)
# Information on Natural Balance (April 16, 2007)
# Testimony by Stephen F. Sundlof, D.V.M., Ph.D., Director, FDA Center For Veterinary Medicine, before the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee (April 12, 2007)
# FDA Warns Consumers That Retailers May Still Have Recalled Pet Food on Shelves (April 12, 2007)
# Menu Foods Voluntarily Recalls Additional Pet Food made with ChemNutra Wheat Gluten (April 10, 2007)
# FDA Update and Synopsis on the Pet Food Outbreak (April 7, 2007)
# Transcripts of FDA Press Conferences on the Pet Food Recall

* Consumer Update: FDA's Response to the Pet Food Recall (April 16, 2007)
* FDA Synopsis on the Pet Food Outbreak (April 7, 2007)

Search Combined List of Recalled Pet Food Products (Browse by cat or dog food brand or do a search)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been informed that Menu Foods, Inc., a private-label pet food manufacturer based in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada, is recalling all its "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food produced at its facility in Emporia, Kansas between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. The products are sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The recall was prompted by consumer complaints received by the manufacturer and by tasting trials conducted by the manufacturer. There has been a small number of reported instances of cats and dogs in the United States that developed kidney failure after eating the affected product. To date, Menu Foods, Inc. has reported 14 animal deaths to the FDA. Nine cats died during routine taste trials conducted by the company. Consumers reported deaths of four cats and one dog. The firm has undertaken extensive testing of the pet food products in question, but to date has been unable to find the source of the problem.

The products are packaged in cans and pouches under numerous brand names and are marketed nationwide by many pet food retailers including Ahold USA Inc., Kroger Company, Safeway, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., PetSmart, Inc., and Pet Valu, Inc.

Menu Foods, Inc. has identified the potentially contaminated products on the Internet at www.menufoods.com/recall. The product listing was expanded and updated as of March 23, and consumers who have any of these products should immediately stop feeding them to their pets. Dogs or cats who have consumed the suspect feed and show signs of kidney failure (such as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting) should consult with their veterinarian. Menu Foods, Inc. is notifying retailers by telephone and mail and is arranging for the return of all recalled products.

FDA is conducting an investigation and working with Menu Foods, Inc. to ensure the effectiveness of the recall. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-866-895-2708. Consumers who wish to report adverse actions or other problems can go to http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html to contact the FDA complaint coordinator in their state.

Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
Variety or Multi-Packs:
If you are in possession of a variety or multi-pack, please be sure to check the individual can or pouch rather than relying solely on the date coding on the side of the carton.

List of press releases regarding Menu Foods pet food recall. Recall Information 1-866-895-2708 As a result of adulterated wheat gluten there have been several additional pet food and pet treat product recalls that are not part of the Menu Foods recall.