FDA new report - 1,950 cat deaths

[Kirsten]

That may change because the ripples of this problem are ever-widening.

I fear so, too. Besides, the Hill's food I buy at my vet's is delivered from the US, as far as I know. I need to ask my vet about it the next time.

All this is so heartbreaking! I imagine all these poor animals eating happily their meals, not knowing that it's leading to their death. I know I shouldn't torture myself with thoughts like that, but I just can't help it.

Kirsten

[catmandu]

The Pet Angels Say That There Have So Many Pets Coming Up And Wondering What Happened As They Were Eating The Food That They Always Ate And Then Suddenly There They Were At The Rainbow Bridge.
All Those Dear Pets Lost, This Is A Tragedy.
We Can Only Pray That Enough Voters Will Make The Politicians Take Heed Of This And Make The Pet Food People Smarten Up.

[Sonia59]

Kirsten, as far as I know the suppliers are not the same for food made and sold in Europe. For instance, the Royal Canin food sold in Europe is made in the French manufacture and they have local suppliers for the ingredients, not the chinese ones. For Hill's I have no idea. But this doesn't mean it's completely safe anyway.

I do not know if the problem has hit Europe. In France we do not hear anything about animal deaths and Food recalls. In the Netherlands I have vaguely heard of it because I work in a company who is testing all kinds of foods and chemicals for toxicity, otherwise there is nothing said.

[smokey the elder]

I saw on the news last night that they (FDA) are initiating 100% inspection on lots of gluten products coming from China, and the product will not be released until they pass.

[Lizzie]

Kirsten, as far as I know the suppliers are not the same for food made and sold in Europe. For instance, the Royal Canin food sold in Europe is made in the French manufacture and they have local suppliers for the ingredients, not the chinese ones. For Hill's I have no idea. But this doesn't mean it's completely safe anyway.

I do not know if the problem has hit Europe. In France we do not hear anything about animal deaths and Food recalls. In the Netherlands I have vaguely heard of it because I work in a company who is testing all kinds of foods and chemicals for toxicity, otherwise there is nothing said.

One problem, even for Europe, is that China has pretty much cornered the market on vitamin production and distribution. In the same article I read about the EU inspections, it also said they had found bacteria in a shipment of Vitamin A from China that was slated to go to a baby food plant in Europe. All vitamins distributed in the U.S. now come from Asia, the majority from China except, I think, for some Vitamin C from one U.S. factory that is about to close down.

I've also read on the VetPet Digest, from some pharmacy/chemistry posters, that the authorities must have known about adulteration with melamine, and it's been going on for many years in China, for them to have pinpointed it so quickly.

[Kirsten]

I have just contacted the manufacturers of the food I buy for my girls (Hill's, Purina, Kattovit, and Animonda) and asked for a statement regarding their safety measures for the European market. Wonder if any of them will reply...

Kirsten

[Logan]

Kirsten, I would imagine that any smart pet food company would be diligent in responding to concerned pet owners. If they don't you must wonder.

The update I received from www.itchmo.com last night said that there were two European foods included in this most recent recall. I can't remember what they were, though.

Our prayers continue for all of the families of the pets who were affected by this horrible thing. I only know of one from our "family" at Dr. Robinson's office and she (Katie) was so sick at the same time Lilly was. She was euthanized a week before Lilly was.

Logan

[Kirsten]

The update I received from www.itchmo.com last night said that there were two European foods included in this most recent recall. I can't remember what they were, though.

These are indeed worrisome news, and I'd really like to know what kind of food that was! I just did some research myself, but couldn't find any infos.

Logan, I'm so very sorry about Lilly!! And about that Katie girl, too!

Kirsten