Other - Pets - March 2007

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A major recall of 60 million cans of food causing kidney failure and death. This affects several other brands created by menu foods company.

How long for the symptoms to show?

2007-03-16 21:02:04 · 13 answers · asked by poorkitty 2

I want to know about why kangaroo is very popular nowadays.Help me with this question because this is my assignment for my classes.
Thank you

2007-03-16 20:49:07 · 7 answers · asked by Api 1

my hamster's foot is swelling, would you please let me know how to treat it?

2007-03-16 20:39:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi i have a rabbit and if it rains i put the tarp over her and peg it down but my dog pulls the tarp off everynight around the same time why does she do that?

2007-03-16 20:23:36 · 1 answers · asked by willren18 1

Its not very clear but there are little black spots on the chin that look like dirt or maybe little scabs. I have 2 cats and one had the "chingervitus" for a month or so the the other cat contracted the chingervitus.

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2007-03-16 19:51:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-16 19:33:00 · 16 answers · asked by Minor Bunny Engine 3

our cat got pregnant sometime in Jan. & we are wanting to know about how long are they pregnant for & also was it 6 weeks r 8 weeks when you can give away the kittens

2007-03-16 18:51:02 · 8 answers · asked by Heather'smommy 1

Pet Food Recalled Amid Reports Of Pet Deaths
Cats, Dogs Suffered Kidney Failure

POSTED: 9:09 pm CDT March 16, 2007
UPDATED: 9:38 pm CDT March 16, 2007

A major manufacturer of dog and cat food sold under Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger and other store brands recalled 60 million containers of wet pet food Friday after reports of kidney failure and deaths.

An unknown number of cats and dogs suffered kidney failure and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food, Menu Foods said in announcing the North American recall. Product testing has not revealed a link explaining the reported cases of illness and death, the company said.

"At this juncture, we're not 100 percent sure what's happened," said Paul Henderson, the company's president and chief executive officer. However, the recalled products were made using wheat gluten purchased from a new supplier, since dropped for another source, spokeswoman Sarah Tuite said. Wheat gluten is a source of protein.

The recall covers the company's "cuts and gravy" style food, which consists of chunks of meat in gravy, sold in cans and small foil pouches between Dec. 3 and March 6 throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The pet food was sold by stores operated by the Kroger Company, Safeway Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and PetSmart Inc., among others, Henderson said.

Menu Foods did not immediately provide a full list of brand names and lot numbers covered by the recall, saying they would be posted on its Web site -- www.menufoods.com/recall -- early Saturday. Consumers with questions can call (866) 463-6738.

The company said it manufacturers for 17 of the top 20 North American retailers. It is also a contract manufacturer for the top branded pet food companies, including Procter & Gamble Co.

P&G announced Friday the recall of specific 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch cat and dog wet food products made by Menu Foods but sold under the Iams and Eukanuba brands. The recalled products bear the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant code 4197, P&G said.

Menu Foods' three U.S. and one Canadian factory produce more than 1 billion containers of wet pet food a year. The recall covers pet food made at company plants in Emporia, Kan., and Pennsauken, N.J., Henderson said.

Henderson said the company received an undisclosed number of owner complaints of vomiting and kidney failure in dogs and cats after they had been fed its products. It has tested its products but not found a cause for the sickness.

"To date, the tests have not indicated any problems with the product," Henderson said.

The company alerted the Food and Drug Administration, which already has inspectors in one of the two plants, Henderson said. The FDA was working to nail down brand names covered by the recall, agency spokesman Mike Herndon said.

2007-03-16 18:49:03 · 27 answers · asked by Mr Smart 4

I need to find a wheelbarrow for mucking out horse stalls that has a steel metal frame with a removable and a replaceable plastic tub. please let me know where to get it and their website.

2007-03-16 18:39:47 · 7 answers · asked by PROBLEM 2

2007-03-16 18:34:44 · 10 answers · asked by David T 1

my pet rat died 4 days ago and I'm still sad.But I don't want to buy a new one because I don't want him to die. So what should I do?

2007-03-16 18:33:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-16 18:29:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-16 18:22:11 · 3 answers · asked by Heather M 1

2007-03-16 17:48:19 · 13 answers · asked by Heather M 1

What do you feed your dog? Pet food recall:
http://www.rr.com/flash/index.cfm

2007-03-16 17:46:27 · 19 answers · asked by Incognito 6

my boss said that he gives his ferret kitten food but is that safe to eat for a ferret will it get all the nutrients that it need from kitten food . also is there any human food that a ferret CANT eat ?

2007-03-16 17:06:49 · 11 answers · asked by yarrowfh 1

2007-03-16 16:46:25 · 2 answers · asked by summo123 2

like i have this teddy bear and his name is mr cuddles until one day last week!!! I lied to this hot guy and i told mr cuddles about it and noww all he does is yap his little teddy mouth about the guy.he is like an idoit he goes on and on about how he lied to someone and never forgave himself and im like shut up im not you. i tried to threatened to throw him out the window and even to give him a bath (he hates baths) and he will not shut his butt mouth up. how do i make him to quit talking to me?HELP

2007-03-16 16:44:06 · 11 answers · asked by נυѕт ѕмιℓє 5

I do. I say "Gimme a kiss" and I get a big lick. :-)

2007-03-16 16:18:08 · 48 answers · asked by starrynight1 7

my female dwarf hamster is bleeding from her vagina, does anyone know if this is normal or not? she is not pregnant i know that for sure. she seems to acting fine too, its hardly any blood just a drop.

2007-03-16 16:17:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-16 16:04:03 · 4 answers · asked by guy 2

2007-03-16 15:46:13 · 7 answers · asked by charles b 1

I was wondering, how do people get over a pet dieing? With people, usually they say "they're in a better place now" but what do you do if a pet dies? The same?

2007-03-16 15:44:13 · 7 answers · asked by Mako 7

I just bought my first horse the other day. She's a 15'2 Appy. She had 90 days of riding, did great and is a gentle girl. I'm very new to training and haven't had any professional education. So I'm a bit nervous, but also excited. A few things that happend today.


When my horse was out in the Wash Rack she would sometimes paw against the wet floor, should I condone this or what can I do to make her stop?

When I take her out to the pasture her head becomes high before I talk off her halter, and as soon as I take her off the hatler she bolts off. What am I doing wrong and what should I do? (I did not put the rope on her neck so I know that is part of my mistake)

I was walking her around in the arena, she hasn't been there for 8 months but when she saw herself in the mirror she panicked and accidenltey stepped on my back foot. How can I better calm her down, and prevent her from stepping on me again? (should I jump back quick when she panicks or should I pull down on her lead rope while I calm her?)

How can I get her to watch her space as I am walking near her?

When I got her into the pasture she started biting on the wood as I was closing the gate, I take it this is called Cribbing? She is 5 years old. What must I do to prevent this?

The more answers I get the better. Thanks!

Also, I'm new to commands so when she freaks out I tell her "easy girl!". When she nods her head as I am trying to take off the halter I tell her to cut it out but she keeps doing it, I kind of gave her a quick smack on the neck, is that right?
When I try to back her up she'll do fine as I give the rope a quick little tug. But when she stops I give it a heavier snap, should I poke her chest if she stops and doesn't move?

2007-03-16 15:41:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any stores around Union County would be extremely appreciated! Thank you! :)

2007-03-16 15:17:39 · 4 answers · asked by cassetteject 2

stay with the babies in the nest most of the time. She built the nest, had them and I haven't seen her with them since. Is everything ok? Is it normal for her to not be with them all the time?

2007-03-16 15:04:45 · 6 answers · asked by lilmama 4

Diamond and Professional brand pet foods:

Pet deaths prompt recall of pet food

By ANDREW BRIDGES, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 40 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - A major manufacturer of dog and cat food sold under Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger and other store brands recalled 60 million containers of wet pet food Friday after reports of kidney failure and deaths.

The recall covers the company's "cuts and gravy" style food, which consists of chunks of meat in gravy, sold in cans and small foil pouches between Dec. 3 and March 6 throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Menu Foods did not immediately provide a full list of brand names and lot numbers covered by the recall, saying they would be posted on its Web site — http://www.menufoods.com/recall — early Saturday. Consumers with questions can call (866) 463-6738.

2007-03-16 14:56:09 · 9 answers · asked by starrynight1 7

What are some things I would need I'm kinda new at owning ferrets but if they keep digging up my carpet my landlord is going to kick me out lol. Does anyone have any ideas or pictures that i can see?

2007-03-16 14:52:42 · 7 answers · asked by butterfliescp 1

2007-03-16 14:46:50 · 21 answers · asked by hlybg2000 1

I bought a rodent shampoo from the pet store and it does nothing to eliminate their smelly odour ( they go back to smelling yucky again)! Is dog shampoo safe to use on a rat or not?

2007-03-16 14:42:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous