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Iams Pet Foods

Corrie of Canton,, OH October 23, 2009

I have been feeding my 3 1/2yr old Lab Iams for 2 years. I purchased a large bag from Petsmart in Sept. She was rushed to the ER with severe allergic reaction and hives; but they thought she was stung by a bee. She later started having diarhea and accidents in the house, which was not normal. Her hives and itching became worse. I have tried hypoallergenic shampoos and it did not help.

My vet thought it was just a seasonal allergy but I began suspecting the food and started to switch her to another brand gradually. She seemed to be doing better. With all the complaints that I am reading on this site; I am sure that it was the Iams food!

It sickens me to think of what commercial pet food companies are putting in our pet's food and I pray to God that I have stopped soon enough! I can't think of anything worse than the physical harm that this has caused my dog. Not just the external but the internal damage that this may have caused.

Susan of Neodesha, KS October 19, 2009

I have used Iams small bits dog food for almost 3 years. My Australian Shepherd started having seizures in September of 2008 and has continued to have them. I have taken her to the vet numerous times and we have her on 2 medications to stop the seizures without success. I stopped feeding the Iams and the dog is much better. I am watching her very carefully to see if she continues to improve.

Cheryl of East Liverpool, OH October 14, 2009

I purchased a can of IAMS moist dog food from Walmart, and after putting the food in my Westie's dog bowl, a few hours later I came into my kitchen and found maggots all over my kitchen floor and in the dog dish. Needless to say, this sickened me. I will NEVER buy Iams products again.

Apparently, whatever junk parts they throw into their foods sit somewhere and become egg deposit areas for flys, which in turn, develop the maggots. No more IAMS products in this home for my pet. I called my veterninary immediately, who felt that there was no present danger; however, if they are lax in quality control in this area, what else are they not doing to produce safe products for our pets-I am totally disgusted.

carla of Boise, ID October 3, 2009

I switched my Great Pyrenees food about 2 weeks ago. After a week of diarrhea which then turned to that and vomiting. Now she won't drink water or eat anything. She can't keep anything down. She shows all the sign of Aflatoxin poisoning.

We still have half the bag and the original packaging and will be getting testing done. I already have an attorney.

Christine of SPRING PARK, MN September 27, 2009

Hi Peggy, Please go back and read my post from around June 24th. I had fed my cats Iams from the Orange bag for years only to have them start being affected in different ways after January of 09. I had a Bengal develop a food allergy and I did lose my one older cat that had horrible Diarhea and after repeated vet visits and the vet finding nothing wrong. I found him dead one morning. I hate to say this but cat chow is not a great food either. I have since switched my remaining cats to Natural Balance Green Pea and Duck and everybody is thriving on it with no additional problems. It is not cheap though about 15.00 for a 5lb bag but for me it has been worth it. They make dog food also. my only regret? Not finding out it was the Iams food until after losing one of my cats !!!

Angela of Kenmore, NY September 20, 2009

Our dog has been severely ill for the last six months. It took some time for me to suspect that it was his food. We took him off of Iams dry food and fed him chicken and rice for two weeks, which rectified the problem. Yesterday, we put him back on Iams and today he is extremely ill once again.

Peggy of Jacksonville, FL September 18, 2009

I use the IAMS orange bag cat food and I have not had any problems and I have been using IAMS Cat Food for 14 years now. Has anyone else out there had any problems with the IAMS Cat Food Orange Bag? I had a person stop me at Walmart because I mix my IAMS with Cat Chow or I used to. She stopped me because she seen a 16lb bag if Cat Chow Cat Food in my cart and told me 3 of her cats died from CAT Chow and it was confirmed after numerous test were done by her VET. Be careful out there if you use Cat Chow. I know I don't want to take any chances of my cats dying they are my part of my family!

Diane of Norton, MA September 3, 2009

I cannot believe what I am reading on this site.I too have been feeding my australian shepherd Iams mini chunks(green bag)and after 4 weeks of diarreha,vomiting and continued loose stools,two trips to the emergency hospital with mutiple test done on my poor little guy and everything coming back negative ,having him on chicken,hamburger,rice removing all treats and yesterday finally a stool that was starting to form when he ate a few pieces of mini chunks and it started all over again.I called Iams today and spoke with Sharon she stated they did change the recipe and added there have been no complaints and offered to refund my money.I don't want my money I want my dog to be well and all the other dogs that this may happen too.I gave Sharon the bag number.Please,please investigate this right away.I will be happy to provide whatever is needed to get this off the shelves.

Jackie of Lake Charles, LA August 14, 2009

Took my 8 month old St Bernard to the vet yesterday morning because she had diarrhea and no energy at all. She was very sick and they kept her over night with and IV. Picked her up this morning and she was doing much better. Later in the afternoon she had some Iams proactive large breed and just wanted to lay around again. So I am convinced that it was the Iams and will not feed it to her ever again.

Denise of Yarmouth, MA August 13, 2009

Iams in the green bag has cause my two dogs to become very ill.....just like all the other people's animals on this site....same symptoms

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