Pet Food Recall: Menu Food's Dog and Cat Food Linked to Kidney Failure in Pets

Title: Pet Food Recall: Menu Food's Dog and Cat Food Linked to Kidney Failure in Pets
Author: Alan Haburchak

Pet Food Recall: Menu Food's Dog and Cat Food Linked to Kidney Failure in Pets
It's news that has put pet owners in a panic: Canada-based
pet food manufacturer Menu Foods, Inc. has issued a recall
of pet food that has been linked to kidney failure and
death in dogs and cats. The pet food recall affects over 40
brands nationwide, and encompasses major retailers
including Kroger and Wal-Mart.

The pet food recall was prompted when complaints and trials
alerted the manufacturer to the possibility of dogs and
cats being sickened by the contaminated pet food. It covers
"cuts-and-gravy"-style wet dog and cat food sold in small
pouches and cans and marketed under brand names including
Purina, IAMS, Eukanuba and Purina. The tainted pet food
causes kidney failure and even death in some dogs and pets.

The contaminated pet food was produced in Menu Foods'
Emporia, Kansas facility between early December 2006 and
March 2007. It is unsure thus far what part of the food is
tainted; some reports cite tainted wheat gluten, but
consumers will not know until further tests have been
conducted by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and Menu Foods. The FDA is reporting that at least 13
animals have died due to the tainted pet food, but
consumers across the country are reporting even more deaths
of dogs and cats after eating tainted Menu Foods pet food.

The news has panicked pet owners, who have overloaded
veterinary telephone lines and are watching their dogs and
cats' symptoms with concern. Kidney failure in pets is
usually accompanied by foul breath, reduced appetite,
vomiting, lethargic behavior or other signs of illness. The
FDA is recommending that consumers who have purchased food
subject to the pet food recall refrain from feeding the
food to their pets and contact the manufacturer or retailer
for a refund.

The pet food recall is raising serious questions about
quality control in pet food. While food intended for human
consumption must be carefully regulated, the pet food
industry sets its own testing standards and is more
self-policing than the mainstream food industry. In fact,
FDA inspectors had never even been to the plant that is
suspected to have produced the tainted food; the FDA places
human food and health at a higher priority than those of
pets. Unfortunately, that may take an unprecedented toll on
pet owners who unwittingly fed their pets Menu Foods Inc.
food now subject to the pet food recall.

Since the recall affects 53 dog food brands and 42 cat food
brands with varying UPC codes, visit Menu Foods' recall
website at www.menufoods.com/recall to determine whether
you have purchased food subject to the pet food recall.
Menu Foods has also set up a recall information hotline at
1-866-895-2708. If your pet is suffering from any of the
symptoms mentioned above after eating Menu Foods pet food,
contact your veterinarian immediately to obtain proper
medical care.

If your dog or cat has died or been sickened by Menu Foods
"cuts-and-gravy" subject to the pet food recall, contact an
experienced unsafe products attorney immediately. You may
be entitled to financial compensation for your losses.

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Are Your Pets Covered By Health Insurance?

Title: Are Your Pets Covered By Health Insurance?
Author: Elizabeth Newberry

When you think about purchasing health insurance, you probably
only think about your children, your spouse, and yourself. You
either buy into the health insurance package offered by your
employer or your spouse's employer, or you seek an individual
health insurance policy based your needs and the needs of your
family.

But how many of you have thought about your pets when it comes
to health insurance? Pets are, after all, members of the family,
too. Do not feel ashamed if you have not thought of health
insurance for your pets; when it comes to pets, most people
choose to deal with health issues as they arise. While this may
work for some pet owners, it won't work for all pet owners. What
happens if your pet suffers from a health condition that a quick
trip to your local vet's office just won't fix? Do you let your
pet suffer, or have him put to sleep, because you can't afford
to help him?

No. You purchase pet health insurance and protect your pets the
same way you would protect all of the members of your family.

Pet insurance policies can cover a plethora of health needs for
your pets, including, but not limited to:

• Treatments for accidents, cancer, and other illnesses.
• Protection against fleas, heartworm, and other vaccinations.
• Hospitalization, surgeries, MRI, CAT scans, and X-rays.
• Basics such as annual check ups, prescription medication, and
even having your pets spayed or neutered.

Some pets may live their entire lives needing only to be
neutered and to wear flea collars; however, other pets may also
be involved in serious accidents, such as being hit by a
vehicle, or suffer severe health conditions, such as cancer.
Don't just cross your fingers and hope your pet is one of the
few who will remain healthy all his life. Purchase pet health
insurance and be sure you can protect your pets.

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