I SUSPECT this is an isolated case, and I SUSPECT that the feed store may have improperly stored the cans, but I felt I should let others know that my surviving cat is having trouble with a specific canned flavor of Felidae, and ask if anyone else has had the same problem.  He is fine with the Chicken & Rice, he likes it a lot.  But I bought a can of Chicken, Turkey, Lamb, & Fish and he turns his nose up at it, doesn't even want to be near it...and when I got him to eat it, he threw up, plus he's been drinking a lot of water again. I've emailed Canidae today, no reply yet, of course, and stuck the can back in the fridge in case they want it.  Fortunately I also have Prowl from the Honest Kitchen, and some sardines...and a couple more cans of the Chicken & Rice to tide us over until payday.

I did see a can with rust on the top in the store and brought it to the attention of the store, but the next time I went to the store the same can was back on the shelf, and the clerk acted like it wasn't terribly important when I told them again.  The store is 60 miles away, so driving there frequently isn't something I can do.

I think I'll be driving to Canada for cat food this payday, tho, since its a shorter drive and I might be able to find some Natura products to try.  Homemade and raw diets are out of the question for me, since I don't have a way to store a lot of meat.

--Moony 

   Moony, I used to consult with a pet nutritionist and she told me that alot of cats cannot or do not tolerate lamb well. Sorry, but I cannot remember why. Two of mine did not do well on a lamb based food. I assume that the can you fed was one that had not expired?

I just noticed this thread and thought to give some input.  I have been using Felidae Platinum (wet and dry) by themsleves or in mixture with my two cats' raw food (am still in the process of transitioning them from commercial to home made raw).  Anyway, my older cat likes the Felidae Platinum and the younger one likes the kibble. Had no problems with either.  Then I bought a few cans of Felidae Cats and Kittens.  Although it smelled and looked good, both cats refused to eat it after a couple of obligatory licks.  Perplexed, I actually tasted this Felidae variety and it had a slightly bitter taste!  No - I am not grossed out.  If I expect my cats to eat something, I should be able to take a taste of it at least.  So, I chucked out that opened can and plan to exchange these "Cats and Kittens" variety for the Platinum next time I go to the store.  I have had no problems whatever with the Platinum variety - wet or dry.

I recently ordered Felidae cans from Petfood Direct and they were all rusted.  Also, my cats refuse to eat the food now.  Can't help wondering.......

By the way, is Prowl from Honest Kitchen a good food?  I am trying to get my guys off the kibble addiction and I have one that would rather starve than eat canned.

So true.  Dogs are even harder (with the different breeds).