PET ALERT!!!!!!

Doodlesville · 11-06-2009, 12:32 PM

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/ ... 189400.htm
this is scary!!! Here we go again

**lindamarie** · 11-06-2009, 12:51 PM

Oh BOY!
Thanks, Nancy!!

SamsonsMom · 11-06-2009, 12:52 PM

GEEZ what is next!?!?!?! And all these companies operate and sale products under so many names, or resale to other companies who repackage the same product under their company name - how are you supposed to know what is safe? MY GOSH!!! Complete home made w/ homemade treats is looking better and better.

Lucky Me · 11-06-2009, 12:52 PM

The only treats I give anymore are a rare Bully stick and I also picked up a bag of sheep lung (reminded me of rice cakes...), all made in the US.
Outside of that, I make the pumpkin cookies, give organic beef knuckle bones & pick out biscuits VERY carefully.
The scary part is that these are apparently made in the US??!!
Looks like I need to buy a BUNCH of knuckle bones and freeze them, seems to be the only chewie I am comfortable with anymore......

Doodlesville · 11-06-2009, 12:53 PM

you are very welcome

Jac · 11-06-2009, 02:11 PM

Well, the real problem with all of this is that salmonilla (sp?) can happen in the US and it can happen in organically grown/raised products. In fact, organic products may have a greater chance of disease simply BECAUSE it is organic...not using chemical preservatives...so it is a catch 22...we do what we can but even chicken from the grocery can have salmonilla...ugh...there is no easy answer.

I am glad, however, that we live in an age of fast media alerts. Thanks, Nancy, for posting this.

If any of you want to keep up on the latest, there is a web site that is meant to inform ... the administrator started the site solely to keep everyone advised of the information she collects. It is an excellent source. http://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2009/11/ ... -2009.html

Lucky Me · 11-06-2009, 02:18 PM

I read somewhere that someone gave raw chicken necks, that had been soaked in Apple cider Vinegar for 1 hr.
This was supposed to kill the Salmonella?
I would like to know as I felt I would feel better on giving puppies it this way, although, i wonder if the ACV would turn them off from them...although the ACV is supposed to be really good for dogs,

**KingstonTodd** · 11-06-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Me

I read somewhere that someone gave raw chicken necks, that had been soaked in Apple cider Vinegar for 1 hr.
This was supposed to kill the Salmonella?
I would like to know as I felt I would feel better on giving puppies it this way, although, i wonder if the ACV would turn them off from them...although the ACV is supposed to be really good for dogs,

I have few RAW chicken, beef, turkey to my dogs, adults and pups. My previous litter was weaned to RAW.

Jac · 11-06-2009, 03:34 PM

I think that raw is really a good alternative...and, yes, you risk certain disease...but you do with kibble and canned foods too...so, I guess that you toss the die and see which way to go...

**KingstonTodd** · 11-06-2009, 03:49 PM

We didnt do raw with this litter, and I can say I prefer their poops on raw so much more.

Jac · 11-06-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingstonTodd

We didnt do raw with this litter, and I can say I prefer their poops on raw so much more.

That is interesting to me Todd...when you get over the delivery period and can find some quiet time again, you remember quiet time, don't you? Then I'd love to find our more about how you fed the last litter...

deepnite10 · 11-07-2009, 11:39 PM

Thanks for the info..i just forwarded that link to all the kids..we re a
9 dog family..

11-06-2009, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Doodlesville Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina/Virginia Posts: 2,740	PET ALERT!!!!!! http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/ ... 189400.htm this is scary!!! Here we go again

11-06-2009, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,100	Re: PET ALERT!!!!!! Oh BOY! Thanks, Nancy!! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

11-06-2009, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
SamsonsMom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 590	Re: PET ALERT!!!!!! GEEZ what is next!?!?!?! And all these companies operate and sale products under so many names, or resale to other companies who repackage the same product under their company name - how are you supposed to know what is safe? MY GOSH!!! Complete home made w/ homemade treats is looking better and better. __________________

11-06-2009, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lucky Me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,726	Re: PET ALERT!!!!!! The only treats I give anymore are a rare Bully stick and I also picked up a bag of sheep lung (reminded me of rice cakes...), all made in the US. Outside of that, I make the pumpkin cookies, give organic beef knuckle bones & pick out biscuits VERY carefully. The scary part is that these are apparently made in the US??!! Looks like I need to buy a BUNCH of knuckle bones and freeze them, seems to be the only chewie I am comfortable with anymore...... __________________ Judi,Tuesday, Marley, Easy (and little Reba too!)

11-06-2009, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Doodlesville Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina/Virginia Posts: 2,740	Re: PET ALERT!!!!!! you are very welcome

11-06-2009, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Re: PET ALERT!!!!!! Well, the real problem with all of this is that salmonilla (sp?) can happen in the US and it can happen in organically grown/raised products. In fact, organic products may have a greater chance of disease simply BECAUSE it is organic...not using chemical preservatives...so it is a catch 22...we do what we can but even chicken from the grocery can have salmonilla...ugh...there is no easy answer. I am glad, however, that we live in an age of fast media alerts. Thanks, Nancy, for posting this. If any of you want to keep up on the latest, there is a web site that is meant to inform ... the administrator started the site solely to keep everyone advised of the information she collects. It is an excellent source. http://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2009/11/ ... -2009.html

11-06-2009, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lucky Me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,726	Re: PET ALERT!!!!!! I read somewhere that someone gave raw chicken necks, that had been soaked in Apple cider Vinegar for 1 hr. This was supposed to kill the Salmonella? I would like to know as I felt I would feel better on giving puppies it this way, although, i wonder if the ACV would turn them off from them...although the ACV is supposed to be really good for dogs, __________________ Judi,Tuesday, Marley, Easy (and little Reba too!)

11-06-2009, 03:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Re: PET ALERT!!!!!! I think that raw is really a good alternative...and, yes, you risk certain disease...but you do with kibble and canned foods too...so, I guess that you toss the die and see which way to go...

11-06-2009, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
KingstonTodd Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,005	Re: PET ALERT!!!!!! We didnt do raw with this litter, and I can say I prefer their poops on raw so much more.

11-07-2009, 11:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
deepnite10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,321	Re: PET ALERT!!!!!! Thanks for the info..i just forwarded that link to all the kids..we re a 9 dog family..

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