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« Reply #75 on: May 05, 2008, 05:35:20 AM »

New complaint posted at Pet Connection last night   Huh  (cross posted)

http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/10/focus-is-the-key/#comment-259664

REPORTS ON POSSIBLE DOG FOOD POISON SUNDAY,MAY 4TH,20073.00 P.M.Discussed first concern with Nutro product –Christa/ Manager- Petsmart HoustonShe was also part of information relayed by Nutro onsite rep and heard his description and some of my conversation with him.

Less than a week ago my healthy dog passed away from what emergency vet called ‘sudden death’. At this moment, confirmation of what caused death is not clear but vet may suspect dry food was bad and I am going to have tested. (Vomit was all dry food given to my dog which was NUTRO PRODUCT. Hoping that I did not kill my dog by giving him what I thought was good food, I stopped in to Petsmart today to calm my nerves and be assured that the food in question is fine. What I found was the shelves that contained Nutro Natural Choice were almost bare.(That never has happened) At the aisle with Nutro food they had a Nutro rep stationed here. When I questioned him about why no food was here, he stated that no ‘recall’ is in effect and Nutro just happened to shut down a few plants who were producing what he termed as ,not as tasty food’ and the ‘quality’ was not up to par.Common sense says that the only way a dog can relay that something is not ‘tasty’ is through death or sickness. Seeing that a dog can’t talk, I asked him how they would know it was not ‘tasty’? It seems far more plausible that a company whose main product is dog food would not shut down 2 plants and have no product unless some very extreme situations were coming to light. He stated that the food plant being shut and my dog dying were coincidence. Furthermore, the 800 number he gave me is not being answered now.( I GOT DIFFERENT ONE FROM PETSMART) I have a meeting with Petsmart tomorrow to discuss. I do not blame them right now for the death of my dog, but I stated to the manager I had a BIG issue with them allowing a Nutro rep to tell prospect clients some very vague, questionable, and misleading information, on the status of Nutro food. As noted, the 1-800 number just kept ringing. Additionally, I checked their web site-www.nutroproducts.com and found NO information regarding any plants being shut down. To me, that would be very significant information to relay to all consumers especially if supposed steps were being taken in the best interest of the dog because the food was not as ‘tasty’. Also, letting consumers know info on lack of product and when to expect more would seem to be the obvious steps for anybody not hiding something.I am wanting to save even one person the heartbreak and guilt I am going through and holding those parties accountable. I will not let this be swept under the rug and hopefully will get confirmation I am looking for with testing of Pet food I still have.

Is anyone else from Houston,Tx area or close by who may have has similar experience with Nutro ?

Comment by Pete B — May 4, 2008 @ 10:32 pm

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« Reply #76 on: May 05, 2008, 06:17:40 AM »

This is very disturbing, but fits with all the complaints at Consumer Affairs.

edited to add--it also does fit with those signs I have been seeing posted in the Nutro section (cat) of my local pet food store, saying their products may be in short supply.  I will have to look in the dog food section the next time I am there.
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« Reply #77 on: May 05, 2008, 10:57:28 AM »

A long post, so will post the link here instead:

http://itchmoforums.com/dog-food-experiences-by-brand/nutro-foods-t4414.0.html;msg61960#msg61960
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« Reply #78 on: May 05, 2008, 11:31:42 AM »

  I did a walk thru of the Nutro dog food isle in my local PetSmart today. It seemed that it was only certain flavors of the dry food that there were none of on the shelves. I saw no signs pertaining to why the shelves were empty.
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« Reply #79 on: May 05, 2008, 12:37:55 PM »

The post at PC today got me thinking (uh-oh) and I remembered something back a few months but can't find it---the poster here had said he had his dog food tested and it showed melamine (I think) and that was in Sept of 2006 manufacture date--so in trying to jar my memory I went to the FDA site and I see alot of the Nutro products both cat and dog food with dates that would have been before the Nov 2006 manufacture date "starting" with the adulterated wheat flour.........don't know why--do we???

Menusux?? How's your recall on the recall??


edited to correct my horrible spelling (or typing) Roll Eyes
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« Reply #80 on: May 05, 2008, 01:25:49 PM »

Carol-

We'll try what FDA has online:

Cat Food

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=175

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro
Product Description: Kitten Beef/Chicken 24x3oz
Best Before Date: 12/06/09 - 01/24/10
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35203

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=176

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro
Product Description: Kitten Chicken/Oceanfish 24x3oz
Best Before Date: 12/06/09 - 01/24/10
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-38101

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=177

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro
Product Description: Kitten Tuna/Chicken 24x3oz
Best Before Date: 12/06/09 - 01/24/10
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35204

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=178

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Alaskan Halibut & Rice
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35221

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=179

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Beef & Egg Skillet
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 2oz
Product Code: 79105-30015

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=180

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Beef Ragout
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35207

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=181

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: California Chicken Supreme
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30011

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=182

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Chicken Cacciatore
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35205

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=183

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Lamb & Turkey Cutlets
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30014

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=184

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Orlean's Seafood Jambalaya
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35206

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=185

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Salmon & Whitefish Entrée
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30013

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=186

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Savory Hunter Stew with Duck
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30018

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=187

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Savory Hunter Stew with Venison
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30019

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=188

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Seafood & Tomato Bisque
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30017

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=189

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Product Description: Turkey & Chicken Liver Saute
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30016

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=190

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Product Description: 4V-100 Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Slices/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/21/08 - 11/22/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910536255

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=191

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Product Description: 4V-100 Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Slices/Gravy
Best Before Date: '02/06/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105362559

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=193

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Product Description: 4V-200 Adult California Tuna Supreme Dinner Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 11/21/08 - 11/22/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910536257

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=192

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Product Description: 4V-200 Adult California Tuna Supreme Dinner Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 01/08/09 - 02/06/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105362573

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=195

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Product Description: 4V-300 Adult Beef & Brown Rice Platter Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/21/08 - 11/22/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910536259

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=194

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Product Description: 4V-300 Adult Beef & Brown Rice Platter Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 01/09/09 - 02/06/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105362597

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=196

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Product Description: 4V-400 Adult Salmon Entrée Slices in Sauce
Best Before Date: 11/21/08 - 11/22/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910536261

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=197

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Product Description: 4V-400 Adult Salmon Entrée Slices in Sauce
Best Before Date: '01/09/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105362610

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=198

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Product Description: 4V-500 Kitten Chicken & Tomatoe Dinner Slices/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/21/08 - 11/22/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910536263

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=199

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Product Description: 4V-600 Senior Whitefish & Crab Platter Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 11/21/08 - 11/22/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910536265

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=200

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-100 Complete Care Adult Chicken & Liver Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 01/07/09 - 02/04/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531024

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=201

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-100 Complete Care Chicken
Best Before Date: 11/19/08 - 11/20/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531024

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=228

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-120/140 P Ad Chk/Lvr 24x3oz
Best Before Date: 11/20/08 - 11/21/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910521227

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=229

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-120/140 P Ad Chk/Lvr 24x3oz
Best Before Date: '02/06/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105212274

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=202

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-200 Complete Care Adult Turkey & Giblets Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 12/04/08 - 02/05/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531026

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=203

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-200 Complete Care Adult Turkey & Giblets Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/19/08 - 11/20/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531026

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=204

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-300 Complete Care Adult Salmon & Oceanfish Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 01/08/09 - 03/04/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531027

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=205

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-300 Complete Care Adult Salmon & Oceanfish Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 11/19/08 - 11/20/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531027

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=206

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-400 Complete Care Adult Oceanfish & Tuna Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 01/08/09 - 02/05/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531025

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=207

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-400 Complete Care Adult Oceanfish & Tuna Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 11/19/08 - 11/20/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531025

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=208

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-500 Complete Care Kitten Chicken & Liver Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 01/07/09 - 02/04/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531023

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=209

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-500 Complete Care Kitten Chicken & Liver Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/19/08 - 11/20/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531023

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=227

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-520/540 P Kit Chk/Lv 24x3oz
Best Before Date: 11/20/08 - 11/21/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910521235

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=230

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-520/540 P Kit Chk/Lv 24x3oz
Best Before Date: '01/08/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105212359

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=210

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-600 Complete Care Weight Mgmt Chicken & Liver Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 09/25/08 - 02/06/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531028

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=211

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-600 Complete Care Weight Mgmt Chicken & Liver Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/19/08 - 12/04/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531028

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=212

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-700 Complete Care Senior Chickn & Turkey Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 01/07/09 - 02/04/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531029

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=213

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-700 Complete Care Senior Chickn & Turkey Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/19/08 - 11/20/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531029

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=214

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-800 Complete Care Kitten Oceanfish & Tuna Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 12/04/08 - 02/05/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910537302

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=215

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-800 Complete Care Kitten Oceanfish & Tuna Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 11/19/08 11/20/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910537302

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=216

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-900 Complete Care Kitten Salmon & Oceanfish Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 01/07/09 - 02/05/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910537304

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=217

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-900 Complete Care Kitten Salmon & Oceanfish Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 11/19/08 - 11/20/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910537304

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=219

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4T-100 Complete Care Indoor Adult Whitefish & Tuna Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 11/21/08 - 11/22/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910536223

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=218

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4T-100 Complete Care Indoor Adult Whitefish & Tuna Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 01/08/09 - 02/06/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105362238

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=221

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4T-200 Complete Care Indoor Adult Oceanfish & Shrimp Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 11/21/08 - 11/22/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910536225

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=220

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4T-200 Complete Care Indoor Adult Oceanfish & Shrimp Chunks/Sauce
Best Before Date: 01/08/09 - 02/06/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105362252

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=223

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4T-300 Complete Care Indoor Adult Chicken & Giblets Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/21/08 - 11/22/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910536227

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=222

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4T-300 Complete Care Indoor Adult Chicken & Giblets Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 12/04/08 - 02/06/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105362276

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=225

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4T-400 Complete Care Indoor Adult Turkey & Liver Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/21/08 - 11/22/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910536229

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=224

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4T-400 Complete Care Indoor Adult Turkey & Liver Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 01/08/09 - 02/06/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105362290

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=226

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: Complete Care Kitten Chicken & Lamb
Best Before Date: All
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35202

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« Reply #81 on: May 05, 2008, 01:35:47 PM »

the 9-25-08 pouch would be manufactured 9-25-06 right? 
Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 4S-600 Complete Care Weight Mgmt Chicken & Liver Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 09/25/08 - 02/06/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 7910531028


And why is ALL dates saying ALL I wonder?

 I seem to recall the poster here had said they contacted the FDA about the dog food with that sept date too--and that is on the site as well---where is that post??? Huh  I will find it-- Undecided
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« Reply #82 on: May 05, 2008, 01:44:17 PM »

More Cat Food:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=231

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Alaskan Halibut/Rice 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35221

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=232

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Beef Ragout 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35207

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=233

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Beef/Egg 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30015

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=234

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: California Chicken 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30011

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=235

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Chicken Cacciatore 3 oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35205

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=236

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Hunters Stew with Duck 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30018

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=237

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Hunters Stew with Venison 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30019

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=238

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Kitten Chicken/Lamb 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35202

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=239

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Lamb/Turkey Cutlets 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30014

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=240

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Orleans Seafood Jambalaya 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-35206

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=241

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Salmon/Whitefish 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30013

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=242

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Seafood/Tomato/Bisque 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30017

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=243

Type of Pet: Cat
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Products
Product Description: Turkey/Chicken Liver 3oz
Best Before Date: All Dates
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 3oz
Product Code: 79105-30016

Dog Foods

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=802

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro
Product Description: 3U-104 Adult 12x12.5oz
Best Before Date: 12/10/09 - 12/11/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105373104

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=803

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro
Product Description: 3U-204 Puppy 12x12.5oz
Best Before Date: 12/10/09 - 12/11/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105373111

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=804

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro
Product Description: 3U-304 Wght Managmnt 12x12.5oz
Best Before Date: 12/10/09 - 12/11/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105373128

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=805

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro
Product Description: 3U-404 Senior 12x12.5oz
Best Before Date: 12/10/09 - 12/11/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105373135

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=806

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro
Product Description: 3U-504LB AD C/S/L/Gvy12x12.5oz
Best Before Date: 12/10/09 - 12/11/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105362092

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=807

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro
Product Description: 3U-604 LB Pup C/S/L 12x12.5oz
Best Before Date: 12/10/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105362115

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=808

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro - Ultra
Product Description: 3U-104 Adult Chicken, Salmon & Lamb
Best Before Date: 12/10/09 - 12/11/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105373104

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=809

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro - Ultra
Product Description: 3U-204 Puppy Chicken, Salmon & Lamb
Best Before Date: 12/10/09 - 12/11/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105373111

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=810

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro - Ultra
Product Description: 3U-304 Weight Mgmt Chicken, Salmon & Lamb
Best Before Date: 12/04/08 - 12/11/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105373128

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=811

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro - Ultra
Product Description: 3U-404 Senior Chicken, Salmon & Lamb
Best Before Date: 8/14/09 - 12/11/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105373135

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=812

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro - Ultra
Product Description: 3U-504 Large Breed Adult Chicken, Salmon & Lamb
Best Before Date: 11/12/09 - 12/11/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 07910536209

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=813

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro - Ultra
Product Description: 3U-604 Large Breed Puppy Chicken, Salmon & Lamb
Best Before Date: 11/12/09 - 12/10/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105362115

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=814

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max
Product Description: 3A-504 Large Breed Adult Beef & Rice Dinner Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: '12/20/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105373241

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=815

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Max
Product Description: 3D-204 Large Breed Puppy Beef & Rice Dinner Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 12/20/09 - 02/14/10
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105373265

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=816

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3J-804 Senior Lamb & Rice Recipe Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 12/11/09 - 12/13/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105328098

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=817

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3P-204 Puppy Chicken, Rice & Oatmeal Formula
Best Before Date: 12/13/09 - 12/21/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105327954

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=818

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3R-204 Large Breed Adult Chicken & Rice Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 12/12/09 - 12/20/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105322607

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=819

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3R-304 Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 12/12/09 - 12/20/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105322621

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=828

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3R-344 Sl Pup LB Chicken 12x12.5oz
Best Before Date: 12/20/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105300506

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=820

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3R-404 Large Breed Weight Mgmt Chicken & Rice Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 12/12/09 - 02/14/10
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105322669

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=821

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3R-504 Large Breed Senior Chicken & Rice Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 12/12/09 - 02/14/10
Type of Packaging/Container: Can
Size: 12.5oz
Product Code: 079105322683

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=822

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3V-100 Puppy Yankee Pot Roast Entrée Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/17/08 - 02/16/10
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 5.3oz
Product Code: 079105327961

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=823

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3V-200 Puppy Chicken & Cheese Casserole Slices/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/17/08 - 02/16/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 5.3oz
Product Code: 079105327985

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=824

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3V-300 Adult Turkey & Veggie Casserole Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/17//08 - 02/16/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 5.3oz
Product Code: 079105328005

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=825

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3V-400 Adult Savory Lamb Stew Slices/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/17/08 - 12/16/08
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 5.3oz
Product Code: 079105328029

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=826

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3V-500 Adult Midwest Beef Stew Chunks/Gravy
Best Before Date: 11/17/08 - 02/16/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 5.3oz
Product Code: 079105328043

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/detail.cfm?ID=827

Type of Pet: Dog
Manufacturer: Menu Foods
Brand of Food: Nutro Natural Choice
Product Description: 3V-600 Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Slices/Gravy
Best Before Date: 09/25/08 - 02/17/09
Type of Packaging/Container: Pouch
Size: 5.3oz
Product Code: 079105328067
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« Reply #83 on: May 05, 2008, 01:45:13 PM »

I found the post about the dog food---iggyrock was the poster--

http://itchmoforums.com/news-recall-related/chemnutra-confusion-t1005.0.html

I lost my dog last year on Thankgiving Eve to a perplexing problem that 2 vets nor myself could figure out.  She showed all the signs of a poisoning but had no possiblity of getting into anything.  I greived and tried to move on.  A few months later reports of the the pet food contamination started flashing on the news and the food which I had been feeding her Nutro Choice Cuts Chicken and Brown Rice made the list.  Hmmm, let me check the pantry and of course there were still left over packs which I had probably figured I could give to someone else (T.G. I didn't).  Called FDA file complaint, they picked up the food vet reports took my statement....., and I heard nothing else from them.  Soon reports began to come out that the melamine was traced to a wheat gluten shipment not used to produce pet food at menu food until Nov. 2006.  I began to figure well these were probably produced before that date so I was probably wrong.  WELL, today I received a certified letter from the FDA telling me the food tested positive for melamine.  HMMM, I looked again at the dates for the food and they are SEPT 25, 2006 production date.

I hope everyone is with me at this point, if you check the FDA.gov list you will see that they changed the date for that one flavor.  If in fact when these packets were produced the tainted wheat gluten had not yet been supplied by ChemNutra then how did it find it's way into they packets of food my dog was eating from.  I believe there may be a problem with the dates the public has been supplied or possibly the melamine was also being supplied by another company.  In the back of my mind there is a worse fear we have not been told some dark secret.

Know this the melamine was in the food prior to the dates we have been given which now means this recall has been expanded backwards in time.
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« Reply #84 on: May 05, 2008, 02:21:19 PM »

That the recall is expanding backwards in time is a BIG worry for many many pet owners right now... I know I am looking backwards in time since before the "official" recall periods to see if I had fed any of the foods implicated in the melamine scandal... and yes, I have!  Eukanuba 3oz cans!  Grrrr...!!!
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« Reply #85 on: May 09, 2008, 05:25:43 AM »

Pete B posted last night at PC that consumer affairs did contact him so we may get some more info about his converstions with the Nutro rep about plant closings--looks like Lisa is still at it Wink Grin!!!  Glad somebody is covering this--if only to get what really is going on with the claims that some plant were closed - Huh


http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/10/focus-is-the-key/#comment-262847

I do not have the bag still as I typically open bag and put into large plasitc container that is air tight and keep for freshness.
I bought this on Easter Sunday.I am sending contents to testing labs that have been recommended. Meeting went well with Petsmart manager and I have been given time with GM tomorrow. I have spoken with him on the phone already and he does seem genuinely alarmed of the items he already has been informed of. I will let you know. Spoke with a reporter from consumer affairs today about letter I had sent to them and they posted. She wanted some additional information and was extremely helpful.

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« Reply #86 on: May 11, 2008, 01:41:35 AM »

I was trying to relax and get my mind off of pet food problems at one of the 'non-radical' sites, but this one is all over the place, I guess.

http://www.chazhound.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76108

That one refers to reports at another regular site, and adds to it...like a snowball rolling downhill.

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« Reply #87 on: May 19, 2008, 08:55:24 PM »

Was at my local feed store earlier, noticed they are stocking a new food they previously did not.  Asked if they were still carrying Nutro the gentleman told me they are only getting half of what they normally used to. Asked him if he was aware of complaints, so thought I would check consumer affairs, last complaint posted 5/18/08

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« Reply #88 on: May 21, 2008, 12:36:52 PM »

Having just read that link Kathy--my jaw dropped---this one Helen of Louisville KY (05/18/08) is troubling....

I posted that I was a pet nutrition specialist for Nutro. My responsibilities were to educate pet owning consumers on the benefits of Nutro dog and cat foods, and treats as well as proper pet nutrition. As of last week, I have resigned. I do not feel comfortable promoting a product that is currently showing a very strong correlation with causing pet illness or death. It was enough to go through the pet recall last March and deal with an ill cat, now with the shortages of product on the shelf and consumer concerns and complaints, its just too much. I was concerned when MARS, Inc. bought out Nutro last May 2007 because Nutro for 82 years had stood on its own as a leader in pet specialty. This past year, Nutro has lost consumer confidence and shaken my confidence as well. Something is wrong and every time I've brought it up the chain, my concerns were brushed off.

All I kept hearing was about the wonderful Quality Controls Nutro has. Well my point is, many companies had quality controls before the pet food recall of 2007 that sickened and killed numerous pets due to melamine poisoning. Then to make things even worse, one of my four cocker spaniels was guzzling water this past month after opening the last bag, and drinking it like he would never get enough. He was peeing like a racehorse too. He was lethargic, refused to go for walks which he loves to do. He seemed like he wasn't feeling well. Initially I thought about diabetes. But then, I remembered the posts on this site and based on that I took him in to have a chemistry panel drawn. Thank goodness it was still WNL. I will have it redrawn this week. He did eventually have a UTI but that was caused by the catheterization that the vet did to get a urine sample. Go figure.. That happens. His stools have been bile colored though and also I've already switched their food to another premium brand.

My dogs are bewildered because they loved Nutro. So did I, until this past year. On my last day, one of the store managers of a store I worked with came to me and reported a very recent death of a young dog and the owner and vet highly suspect it was caused by Nutro Lamb and Rice (small bites). The store has collected a sample of food to be analyzed. I hope that the owner decides to have a necropsy done. It does cost to have one done but in this case, I would want to know what exactly happened. The vet stated to the owner and the owner relayed to the store that the dog died due multisytem failure starting with pancreatic failure. I sure hope that it wasn't the Nutro food but due to some of these sudden death incidents, it makes me fearful that it is. Again, a necropsy as well as testing the food for toxins is in order.

I have incurred about 165.00 of veterinary bills so far with my cocker spaniels' chemistry panel and urinalysis testing with exam. I do have pet insurance. If I have continued issues with this dog or others, then I will ask for an attorney.

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/nutro.html
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« Reply #89 on: May 24, 2008, 05:44:57 PM »

Carol that is just horrible what this lady stated. I had used Nutro Ultra Holistic last year until I noticed my dog vomiting yellow bile and the stools being runny and greasy looking with a yellowish color. Also she ate grass to make herself throw-up as if something was bothering her stomach and she needed to get rid of it. So stopped feeding this and so glad I did because this woman just reinforces how this food can react on an animal.
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