About Poisoned Food And Your Dog Or Cat (Part 2)

Melamine has been used in plastics for many years, and is also used for a pesticide in Asia, which may explain how it made its way into the wheat gluten originally.

So far, both dogs and cats are affected. However, more cats are experiencing life-threatening issues than dogs. Some theories for this include the fact that cats require more protein in their diet than dogs (which means more gluten eaten), that cats eat more for their weight than dogs, and that cats likely are much more sensitive to the chemical causing the illness.

All together, the recall has involved about a hundred varieties or more of so-called ‘wet’ pet products, and a manufacturer has recalled about 60 million packages of food, with over millions of dollars in losses.

Though the food recall has affected some dry cat and dog food, most of the items involved in the recall has involved so-called ‘wet’ pet food.

It is very important to seek prompt attention for your pet if you suspect a problem. The kidney damage caused by the poison is irreversible, so immediate treatment is vital to stop further damage.

For their safety, watch out for your own dogs and cats. Pay attention to a change in energy and attitude, besides water consumption or eating. Symptoms like ignoring food, ignoring water (or drinking more water), lethargy, and infrequent urination are causes to look into immediately.

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