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1  Other/Misc / Recall (Non-Pet Food) / Re: melamine found in US made baby formula on: November 26, 2008, 01:36:24 PM
My wife and I have an 8-month old baby boy at home, who sometimes eats Enfamil Lipil when my wife is unable to nurse. I just learned about this today, and it both scares the sh** out of me and ticks me off at the same time. Luckily, we're switching him over to a hypoallergenic formula now.
2  Other/Misc / Off Topic (No Politics) / Re: Our Trudy had a fire on: October 29, 2008, 11:04:09 AM
That's terrible! Please keep us posted and let us know about that Paypal address.
3  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Cat Food Experiences By Brand / Re: Tiki cat on: October 04, 2008, 07:15:54 PM
For what it's worth (from Wikipedia):

Sorbitol’s safety is supported by numerous studies reported in the scientific literature. In developing the current U.S. food and drug regulation which affirms sorbitol as GRAS, the safety data were carefully evaluated by qualified scientists of the Select Committee on GRAS Substances selected by the Life Sciences Office of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). In the opinion of the Select Committee, there was no evidence demonstrating a hazard where sorbitol was used at current levels or at levels that might be expected in the future. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s regulation for sorbitol requires the following label statement for foods whose reasonably foreseeable consumption may result in the daily ingestion of 50 grams of sorbitol: “Excess consumption may have a laxative effect.”

The Joint Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has reviewed the safety data and concluded that sorbitol is safe. JECFA has established an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for sorbitol of “not specified,” meaning no limits are placed on its use. An ADI “not specified” is the safest category in which JECFA can place a food ingredient. JECFA’s decisions are often adopted by many small countries which do not have their own agencies to review food additive safety.

The Scientific Committee for Food of the European Union (EU) published a comprehensive assessment of sweeteners in 1985, concluding that sorbitol is acceptable for use, also without setting a limit on its use.
4  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Cat Food Experiences By Brand / Re: Cat Treats on: October 03, 2008, 05:24:06 AM
The Halo Liv A Little treats are good and safe, but definitely on the pricey side ($10 to $13 for 2.5 oz). They're freeze-dried meats (chicken, beef, cod, salmon and lamb). Here's a link for more info, plus they are sold at Petco, so aren't that hard to find.

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Halo-Liv-A-Littles-Dog-Cat-Treats/115011.aspx
5  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Cat Food Experiences By Brand / Re: Tiki cat on: September 23, 2008, 03:24:06 PM
They have a new line of chicken products out, but they are available only in limited areas.

Oh, okay. I'll have to look for those. Thanks!
6  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Cat Food Experiences By Brand / Re: Tiki cat on: September 23, 2008, 11:44:53 AM
I thought all the Tikicat foods had fish in them.
7  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Your Problems with Pet Food / Re: Is there another big problem brewing out there? on: August 27, 2008, 07:35:37 AM
Catbird,
Mine don't fit either.
8  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Your Problems with Pet Food / Re: Is there another big problem brewing out there? on: August 27, 2008, 05:58:49 AM
They're 5.5 oz cans. I'll have to check for sure what the codes are when I'm at home this evening, but I know they are Jan 2011.
9  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Your Problems with Pet Food / Re: Is there another big problem brewing out there? on: August 27, 2008, 05:52:09 AM
When did you last have bloodwork done?
10  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Your Problems with Pet Food / Re: Is there another big problem brewing out there? on: August 27, 2008, 05:47:24 AM
That's pretty much the case. Cat's can be weird  Roll Eyes
11  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Your Problems with Pet Food / Re: Is there another big problem brewing out there? on: August 27, 2008, 05:37:44 AM
My cats are still consistently eating the Jan 2011 cans of Wellness (chicken and herring). The only "refusals" have come from two cats that have always randomly turned their noses up at canned food. I can offer them food and they'll walk away. A few moments later I can offer the same food, and they eat it. So, I don't really consider that to be refusal.
12  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Your Problems with Pet Food / Re: Wellness Canned/Ownership discussion on: August 22, 2008, 01:51:51 PM
Looks like I just re-examined the home-cooking drawing board Shocked

What?  Huh
13  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Cat Food Experiences By Brand / Re: Halo Spot's Stew on: August 21, 2008, 01:00:36 PM
My cats aren't fans of this either, but my dog loved to clean up the uneaten food.
14  Other/Misc / Off Topic (No Politics) / So now China is cheating in the Olympics also...what's next? on: August 14, 2008, 11:05:17 AM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/olympics/2008/08/14/underage.gymnasts/index.html
15  Pet Food Info (Menu Foods, Iams, Purina, Hills, Ol'Roy, etc.) / Your Problems with Pet Food / Re: Anybody feeding Kirkland dry feline? on: July 22, 2008, 12:53:28 PM
JustMe,
Yes, the Indoor Health kibble is of the small pellet variety. My cats also occassionally get Halo dry, but it's even smaller. They have no problems with the small kibble though.
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