Pet Food Toxins – Is Your Cat Or Dog Safe? (Part 2)

Melamine has been used in plastics for years, and is also a pesticide in Asia, which could explain how it got into the wheat originally.

Although both dogs and cats are affected by the tainted food, more cats are having life-threatening issues than dogs. Some theories for this include that cats require more protein in their food than dogs (which means more gluten consumed), that cats tend to eat more for their size than dogs, and that cats may be much more sensitive to the poison causing the sickness.

At present the recall has involved close to 100 brands or more of so-called ‘wet’ pet products, and one manufacturer has recalled close to 60 million items, totaling over millions of dollars in losses.

Though the food recall has affected some dry dog and cat food, for the most part the recall has only involved ‘wet’ food.

It is vital to get prompt attention for your dog or cat if you suspect a problem. The damage to the kidneys caused by the toxin is not reversible, so quick treatment is important to halt any damage.

For their protection, remember to watch out for your own cats and dogs. Pay attention to a change in energy or attitude, besides eating or water consumption. Symptoms like listlessness, avoiding food, avoiding water (or drinking more water), and infrequent urination are items to look into right away.

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