That's encouraging news. Thanks for writing them and posting their response, Candace.

As for Iams.. well, I get a local-area petsitters' network mail-digest daily, and today one of the members posted THIS message she just got from her vets regarding P&G's Iams ProActive Health Cat and Kitten Food:

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Sent: Mon, Jun 14, 2010 3:44 pm
Subject: Important message: Cat Food Recall

Dear ######,

We wanted you to be aware of the following food recall from Procter & Gamble (P&G):

P&G announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of Iams ProActive Health Cat and Kitten Food in 3-oz. and 5.5-oz. cans. The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in North America only. This recall is due to incorrect levels of thiamine--an essential part of the cat diet. Dates on the bottom of the recalled cans range from 09/2011 to 06/2012.

Consumers who have purchased affected product should immediately discontinue feeding the product to their cats and switch to another product with a balanced nutritional profile. Cat owners using this product should monitor their cat for signs of thiamine deficiency, including a reduction in appetite or refusal of food, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea, and salivation. Advanced signs of thiamine deficiency may include seizures, falling, circling, or downward curving of the neck. If your cat is pregnant or experiencing health issues, please make an appointment for an exam.

For further information or a product refund, call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8826 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST).

Remember, this affects only Iams ProActive Health Cat and Kitten Food in 3 oz. and 5.5 oz. cans marked with the dates identified above. For more detailed product information, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website.


Sincerely,

##### Animal Hospital

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I hope P&G is on the up-and-up and doing the right thing with these "natural" foods.. but it's always a good idea to be careful, too.

My cats eat Taste of the Wild kibble, and I haven't found out anything bad about that.. yet...