It's only been 3 years since the massive pet food recalls of 2007 but anytime is a good time for a refresher. I've already blogged quite a bit on things I learned due to the recalls, including: My thoughts at the one year anniversary of the pet food recalls Why the AAFCO stamp of approval … Continue reading How Do You Feel About Pet Food Corporations in 2010?
Category: Nutro
Pet Food Problems
Nutro has recalled some varieties of puppy food but they haven't posted about it on their website which seems totally in character odd. Pet Connection has the details.Premium Edge recalled two varieties of cat food due to thiamine deficiency which causes neurological problems.Esbilac puppy formula has not been recalled but there is an internet posting … Continue reading Pet Food Problems
Greenies Chews Will No Longer Be Sold at Supermarkets
The dog chew called "Greenies" have been on clearance at the supermarket where I shop for groceries and now I know why. Consumer Affairs reports that Nutro, maker of "Greenies", is pulling them from supermarket shelves:NUTRO Products, Inc. says it is pulling its Greenies line of pet dental chews from supermarkets and other mass markets. … Continue reading Greenies Chews Will No Longer Be Sold at Supermarkets
Nutro Pet Foods: Toxic Zinc? Toxic Denial?
For many consumers, pet food company transparency is key to earning trust in their products. Pet owners want honest answers to direct questions - not the runaround "We can't tell you, that's proprietary info" which companies used to get away with prior to the 2007 recalls. Despite this, and in response to a mounting body … Continue reading Nutro Pet Foods: Toxic Zinc? Toxic Denial?
Report: Nutro Pet Foods Making Pets Sick
Lisa Wade McCormick from ConsumerAffairs.Com has posted an article compiling reports from owners in many states whose pets became ill after eating Nutro brand foods. Nutro's products for dogs include varieties under the following names:Nutro MaxNutro Natural ChoiceNutro UltraNutro's products for cats include varieties under these names:Nutro Max CatNutro Natural Choice Complete CareAs always: if … Continue reading Report: Nutro Pet Foods Making Pets Sick