dogfood

Even More Dog Food Recalled Because Aflatoxin Is Not Part Of Your Pet's Diet
Last week, we told you about the recall of some Iams and other dog food brands over concerns about the possible contamination by a nasty mold. Well, the recalls continue, as Advanced Animal Nutrition has announced a recall of its dry Dog Power Dog Food for the exact same reason. More »

Iams & Other Dog Foods Recalled Over Mold Concerns
Two apparently separate dog food recalls have been issued in the last 24 hours — one by Procter & Gamble's Iams brand, the other involving several regional brands produced by agribusiness colossus Cargill — that both involve the same concern over an unfriendly mold being present in your furry best friend's food. More »

14 People Foods That Will Poison Your Puppy
Any good dog owner knows it's a bad idea to feed your dog chocolate. And you know at Christmas to keep the pooch out of the poinsettias. But the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center handled more than 17,000 cases of poisoned pets in 2009 — and not all of them were because Snarf got into your Cadbury's stash. More »

Pet Store Takes Advantage Of Grocery Shrink Ray

—>Dan sent in this pic from a local pet store. It reads, "After January 1st, bag sizes will be decreased, and these new prices will stay the same. For the rest of 2009 you will save 12.5% on all big bags of Science Diet dog food!!" I like how they're spinning the reduced packaging in a way that benefits them and the customer, while also making sure nobody is fooled come January 1st.  More »

Consumer Reports Offers Tips For Saving On Pet Food

—>The Consumer Reports Health Blog has some good suggestions for pet owners who might not have quite as much money to spend on their animals as they used to.  More »

Another Bag Of Purina Beneful Fortified With Maggots

—>Do you read Consumerist on your lunch break? Oops. Here's a photo of something Richard colorfully calls "maggot stew" lining the bottom of his dog's food dish, right after Banjo finished a heaping helping of Purina Beneful. Richard says Banjo seems okay so far, but we think it's interesting that this is the second Beneful maggot story we've received in under a week. Read Richard's full story below.  More »

Purina Isn't Bothered By Dog Food Infested With Fly Larvae, Maggots

—>Christina's two dogs fell ill after eating Purina Beneful infested with maggots and fly larvae. After taking her dogs to the vet, Christina called Purina for an explanation, only to be told: "As soon as our food leaves our factory, it is no longer our responsibility."  More »

Grocery Shrink Ray Hits Purina Dog Food

—>Michael sends in this latest Grocery Shrink Ray victim, found at the Petsmart where he works. He writes, "The price is the same, and the 20lb bag is apparently being "upgraded" to an 18lb bag. This was the only 20lb bag left, but consumers who pay attention may be able to still be able to find some of the larger bags in stores."  More »

The CDC says several large salmonella outbreaks going back to 2006 were started by tainted dog food. "This is the first time human illness has been linked to dry dog food," says a CDC epidemiologist. Always wash your hands after handling pet food.  More »

Recalls: Dog Food and Chili Recalled From Same Manufacturer

—>We've always had the sneaking suspicion that canned chili and dog food were one and the same. Adding fuel to that fire, Connors Bros and Castleberry's expanded a recall of their pet and human foods after the canned meat products were found to contain botulism. The FDA has announced that four people have already taken ill. Here's hoping they were eating the chili, and not the dog food.  More »