Poisoned Food And Your Dog Or Cat (Part 2)

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

All together, the recall has involved about 100 brands or more of ‘wet’ cat or dog products, and one manufacturer, Menu Foods of Canada, has recalled approximately sixty million packages of food, with over millions of dollars in losses.

So far, both cats and dogs are affected. However, more cats are experiencing complications than dogs. Some theories for this include that cats eat more per pound of body weight than dogs, that cats require more protein than dogs in their food (and so more gluten consumed), and that cats likely are much more sensitive to the poison causing the sickness.

Although the recall has affected some dry pet food, for the most part the recall has only involved wet pet.

It is vital to get immediate attention for your pet if you note a problem. The kidney damage caused by the toxin is irreversible, and so quick treatment is vital to halt any damage.

So for their protection, it’s important to watch out for your dogs and cats. Take note of any change in attitude or energy, as well as eating or water consumption. Symptoms like avoiding water (or drinking more water), lethargy, ignoring food, and infrequent urination are causes to look into immediately.

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