Iams, Eukanuba pet food recalled

Sunday, August 08, 2010

The Proctor and Gamble company has recalled the following pet food products due to possible salmonella poisoning. The food was sold at veterinary offices and pet food retailers. The following were recalled:

Iams Veterinary Dry
All dry sizes and formulas varieties dated July 1-Dec. 11, 2010. All UPC Codes
Eukanuba Naturally Wild
All dry sizes and varieties dated July 1-Dec. 11, 2010 All UPC Codes
Eukanuba Pure
All varieties dated July 1-Dec. 11, 2010 All UPC Codes
Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin
All dry sizes dated July 1-Dec. 11, 2010 All UPC Codes
Canned food, biscuits/treats and/or supplements are not affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed should discard them.  People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product.  Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.  If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.  Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Anyone who purchased the food should throw it out. Anyone who touched the food could contract salmonella, according to Proctor & Gamble.

Anyone wanting a replacement for their recalled pet food may contact P&G at 877-340-8823 877-340-8823 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Nutrition and Weight Management for Dogs and Cats

Nearly 60% of adult dogs are overweight or likely to get that way due to their age or activity level.

Do you have difficulty feeling your pet’s ribs?
Is there little or no ”waist” (the indentation in the area between where the ribs end and the hips begin)?
Do you give your pet table scraps or leftovers?
Is your pet reluctant to exercise?
Does your pet seem to tire easily with activity?
Does your pet waddle when walking?
Does your pet keep eating as long as there’s foods in the bowl?

If you answer yes to any of the questions your pet should be on weight management program including exercise and a low calorie diet.

Totally eliminate table scraps.
That's hard to do when those big eyes are pleading with you, but table scraps can add too many calories and too much fat to your pet's diet. Go for a walk or enjoy some playtime with a favorite ball or toy. Reward your pet with extra playing or brushing time.

Consider switching to a lower calorie dog food.
Many of the light pet foods on the market today taste so good pets won't realize they're eating "diet food". Watch out for additives. Make sure the food you choose is 100% nutritionally compete and balanced.