I just returned from the recall site making sure I was still on track. Thanks wabbit for the link. I've had no problems. My cats only eat DeliCat dry food, and are stuck on it ... does it contain MSG? They won't eat any other brand. I'm just happy it isn't poisoning them. It is a rare treat for them to get a can. Cans are saved for stressful situations only (riding an iguana into the canal, caught in the neighbors at 2am stealing wet dog food by the PitBull and racing out the cat door knocking over the owners precious relic from a grandparent, scuffles with land crabs, etc., etc.). In fact, going through storm provisions I found a can of 9 Lives, seafood platter. Date is fine and both Deli Cat and 9 Lives are in the clear with no recalls ever.
Brownie is getting older and couldn't care less what he eats. Being almost completely blind has kept him from attempting wild raccoon acts throughout the neighborhood this past year. Yes, I admit it was him in the past. And hey, he's no longer referred to as speed bump - like a pigeon at McDonalds laying around the road looking for handouts. He's retired to the porch and yard, letting the birds test his food now.
Back to the food issue. I've tried all the brands for "older" dogs, vitamin dog, skincare food. The best groomer in the keys advises feed only food you would eat. Any and all bones, rice, ice-cream, raw carrots. Cookies as a treat ... if you eat it, then feed them it too. She charges big money to board your dog and get him back looking like a champion! So, okay I tried it. Skid marks on my trashed rugs are a testament to that not working for Brownie. I'm now on older-dog healthy bone and teeth with good stuff for eyes... geez it's tricky. And not on the list.
Hope all the pets are fine!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
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Skid marks on the carpet might mean his anal glands need a squeeze. People think it means worms, but usually it's those pesky glands.
ReplyDeleteOlder dogs need something easy to digest, so I'd stay away from ice cream and bones. If you want to make your own dog food, try mixing ground lamb and brown rice. You could throw in some veg too, but meat should be close to half of the total mix, and twice as much rice as veg for the remaining half. It won't be a problem for the cats if they decide to give it a try, though ideally they'd get more meat.
Oh, and I figured I'd add that link to the FDA site, since it seems to be updated pretty quickly. Glad it was useful.
ReplyDeleteOur cats haven't gotten anything on the list either, but the poor things get only dry food from me. I used to get those teeny cans and divvy them up between my four, and they were perfectly happy with just that small bite, but they don't seem to miss it now. Besides, except for Sophia, they could all stand to lose a pound or two.
Actually, Eve is still a slim beast. My three are the porkers.
ReplyDeleteThe dry food keeps their teeth clean and much less stinky!
ReplyDeleteAs for the Browntown dog... it's dogariah... sorry for the visual. Doc does his glands, and states his teeth are like those of a 2 year old dog, great shape!
I don't eat the stuff, so I think I'll be OK
ReplyDeleteNot so fast. Pig feed in California is now suspect, which puts whatever the problem is into the human food chain.
ReplyDeleteAnd now there is some noise about whether the contamination was deliberate. Sheesh.
Dick Van Patten has the answer: shared food! Natural Balance Eatables has all kinds of canned food that is meant for canine and human alike. So share that Hobo Chili and Irish Stew with your best friend!
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