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Tina of Stephenson VA (07/04/08)
My dog developed severe diarrhea while on Purina Pro Plan dogfood. We took him off the food and it went away. We gave it to him again and it came back. We no longer feed this food and never will. Also a dog at the Clarke County Animal Shelter where I work died from toxic poisoning. She had nothing but Pro Plan and Pedigree dogfood.
The carpet and floors had to been cleaned several times. My dog ws sick and uncomfortable. I am not looking for any monetary reimbursements. I want the food checked.
Frederick of Chaska MN (06/25/08)
We believe that contaminated dog food may have caused the illness and eventual death of our three-year-old dog. It all started in early November 2007 when we began to notice some minor gastro-intestinal upset mainly in the form of gas and excessive thirst. Because the problems were sporadic and minor at first, we didnt pay much attention to them. Our dogs normal diet consisted of Purina One Chicken and Rice Formula dog food and table scraps, which we thought might be at the root of the problem.
Later, it was suggested that it might be related to the contaminated dog food scare that was widely reported on the news earlier in the year. Since Purina was not on the list of potential contaminated dog food, we eliminated it as a possible reason for our dogs digestive complaints.
His symptoms slowly worsened until in January 2008 he began to have chronic diarrhea. At this point, we took him to the vet and after numerous visits and extensive testing including blood work, x-rays, ultrasounds and biopsies; he was eventually diagnosed with canine lymphoma. By the time of this diagnosis, the cancer had spread to all of his major digestive organs and one of his kidneys had stopped functioning. We had to euthanize him in March of 2008, only four months after his initial symptoms.
Since his death, no one has been able to offer us a logical explanation as to why this happened to such a young dog. After scouring the library and internet for some answers, we finally came across several stories from other dog owners whose pets suffered after eating contaminated dog food. All of the stories were so similar to our own dogs story that we could no longer ignore the possibility that the Purina dog food caused his death. Most frightening were the similarities in the symptoms, the eventual kidney failure, the reports of dogs becoming sick within the same timeframe, and the fact we had just opened a new bag of dog food in November when all the trouble started.
After much research on the topic, we finally feel we have some answers as to what happened to our dog. Unfortunately, we will always have to live with the regret of blindly trusting Purinas brand name and relying on them to care about the quality of the ingredients they put in their pet food products. Please advise anyone you know who owns dogs to be careful, very careful about what they feed them.
Helen of Franklin MA (06/08/08)
I have two indoor cats, Max and Sophie, respectively 6 and 5 years old. I have fed them with Science Diet food most of their lives with no problem. Both cats have always been healthy, at least until recently.
While on vacation a few months ago, I bought a bag of Purina dry food since I did not have access to Science Diet. Both cats were instantly hooked on it. I switched to Purina after that since they seemed to like it so much. Their behaviour around feeding time was comparable to a drug addict. They would both cry, jump and harrass me until I finally fed them. Looking back, I should have known something was not right...
A couple of months went by and both my cats gained a significant amount of weight even though I never increased the actual amount of food I was giving them. They were both still very obssessed with their Purina food and both were fatter than ever. I also noticed that their water consumption was through the roof, especially Max. He would drink in a day what he used to drink in a week (1 bid dog's bowl a day!!!). Sophie also drank more, but not as much as Max. Sophie was at her heaviest.
Worried about the alarming water consumption, I took Max to the vet and was told that he had diabetes.
I immediately trashed the bags of Purina that were in my house since I knew in my heart that it had something to do with it. I switched them both to Science Diet's Nature's Best dry food (all natural) and noticed a DRAMATIC change right away. Both cats are not so obssessed about their food, they no longer cry before I feed them and, most importantly, Max no longer drinks a huge bowl of water everyday. Their water consumption dramatically decreased and they no longer urinate as much. I'll take Max back to the vet very soon, hopefully he won't be needing insulin shots.
I don't know what's in Purina's dry food but I I might as well have fed my cats with Burger King and crack cocaine everyday. The change in their behaviour was very scary and I will never change their diet again.
By the way, Sophie has lost a few pounds (again, without changing the amount of food) and she's looking great.
Theresa of Tiffin OH (04/22/08)
We had Newfoundland Dog that we bought from a reputable breeder in Aug. of 2007. The puppy was 7 weeks old at the time we brought her home. We started her on Purina One upon recommendation of vets, advertisements and the good name of Purina. We gave her either Purina One or Purina Pro Plan, depending on which one was available at the time we needed it. In March of '08 we started to notice a signifecant appetite loss. She was also peeing in her crate which was unusual for her. I took her to our vet thinking she might have had a bladder infection. He tested her urine and it came back fine. At that time she weighed 74 lbs. Three weeks later, with an even more significant appetite loss I took her back to our vet at which time she had lost 7 lbs. One week later she had lost 5 more lbs. At that time our vet did blood work that indicated she had kidney failure. There was nothing that could be done to save her and we had to put her down. While this was going on, I was given the name of another breeder of Newfoundlands who had done some research into Purina One and the resulting problems it had on her dogs and the dogs of other breeders she knew. I feel that there is sufficient reason to suspect that Purina One &/or Pro plan is the reason our dog suffered from kidney failure and had to be put down. I have kept the bags of food that she had been eating.
We had to put down our dog. The initial cost of purchase was $800. We also kept current on all shots and routine vet care that was needed. there was the cost of testing to find out what was the cause of her not eating. and the cost of putting her down.
Cheryl of Hopkinton MA (04/22/08)
Our Pure Breed Bichon Frise died this morning after being hospitalized at Foster Hosp. of Tufts Vet. Ctr. for 6 days. We buried Cody this afternoon with questions in our hearts of what went wrong, we provided every opportunity for our wonderful pet to recover. Because of the GI symptoms, N/V, diah. that Cody most recently experienced after changing his dry food to Puriea lamb and rice formulation I am convinced that Cody died from his dog food and associated electrolye imbalance that resulted from this injestant.
Cody became deydrated, required eclectrolyt and fluid replacement and surgery due to a questionable bowel obstruction, which never was the case. We paid $5000.00 to help our beloved pet recover and you are responsible for our loss. Your disregard for the products you provide has caused our family unmentionaable heartache due to the loss and death of our pet, Cody.
Holly of San Antonio TX (04/06/08)
Had two pregnant Cavalier King Charles spaniel females. Ultrasound showed numerous viable fetuses at 30 days. Fed Purina Pro Plan small breed puppy from 30 days to whelping. Both girls had one necrotic puppy. In one girl is caused early labor and two more of her puppies were too young to survive.
A pet puppy sells for $2000 and show puppies generally go from $3500 to $5000. Minimum loss is $16000 from these 4 puppy deaths.
Sarah of Wausau WI (03/22/08)
Molly is the first dog I've ever had. We adopted her in early October 2007, from a local shelter. She is a three year old beagle. We fed her Purina Dog Chow (in the green bag) as well as periodic dog treats. She does not get human food, with the exception of a baby carrot now and then when I'm feeding the guinea pigs. After two months, she began having seizures, two in just two weeks. In addition, her stool was not consistent, sometimes normal, sometimes runny. She also scratched at her nose quite a bit. We were very worried. Fortunately, her previous owners had left her veterinary information when they brought her to the shelter. I called to see if she'd had any previous medical problems. There were none that they knew of; Molly had only been in for routine vaccinations. After the second seizure, I did some research online. I discovered your site, and decided that Molly may be reacting to the dog food. I did some more research to locate a quality dog food. We switched to Eagle Holistic Chicken and Rice. It's much more expensive but worth every cent, in my opinion. Since the switch, all of her symptoms have vanished. Most importantly, she has not had any more seizures, and it is now the end of March 2008.
I never contacted Purina about the issue because until time had passed, I wasn't sure that the food was the cause. Now I am certain.
Chad of Sanger TX (03/11/08)
I have had three dogs die after eating the Members Mark Exceed Lamb and Rice dog food which is made by Purina. I also have two dogs that experienced some of the same issues as the ones that died but was able to take them off of the food before it was too late. They each were suffering from kidney failure. However, they are still alive but no longer eat Members mark Exceed Rice and Lamb. I called several times after each one died just to make sure their deaths had nothing to do with the food. Each time I was told there were not any claims or current recalls with that food or anything to be concerned about.
We have lost three dogs, two dogs will never be the same, we have had to tell our three year old daughter three times within about a years time, three of her dogs have died and have spent thousands of dollars trying to figure out what happened to the dogs so that we do not have to go through this again.
Teresa of Pottsboro TX (01/19/08)
Purina Brand Cat Chow. Best By: May 2009 Lot 73201087 0647L09 Bar Code 17800 45065. Our very healthy cat is fighting off sickness we believe is caused by this cat food which states it Helps support a healthy heart and Immune system. Cat tested. Cat-approved, great taste. He is an indoor only cat. He has has become lethargic, vomiting extensively and has diarrhea. He was just fine until we purchased a small bag of Purina Cat Chow Complete Formula, at the local store until we could get to town to purchase his usual food. We immediately removed the food and pray he will recover quickly.
Javier of Nicholasville KY (01/07/08)
I believe Purina's products caused the death of our dog. Our dog was a healthy 8 year old poodle. It was right before the Thanksgiving of 2005 that I noticed one evening the dog was not his usual self. He was just walking around slowing and I could see that he was breathing heavy. The next morning when I awoke to let him out he was breathing heavier and wouldn't get up. He had no energy to walk. I had to pick him up and I immediately took him to the vet. As soon as I got there and they took his vitals they rushed him to their emergency room, he died 10 minutes later. The vet couldn't explain it, and suggested that an autopsy be performed in order to know the cause of death. The results came back and my vet said he died as a result of a fungus. The vet said our dog could have gotten it from playing in the dirt. It didn't make much sense to me, since our dog was well trained to stay out of the flower beds and would seldom be outside alone.
About a month or so later, I read an article about the recall of Pet Diamond Foods and it was then that I thought it could have been the dog food. But my dog only ate Purina Dog Chow, it's all I ever fed my dog. I remembered that I had purchased a new 20 lb. bag just days before my dog died. I also know that I also poured it in a plastic container to keep it fresh. I remember when I disposed of it, the container was still nearly full. Even since then, I've lived with the thought of the possibility that I may have killed our dog by feeding it Purina Dog Chow. Also someone told me that during the same time period, a city police dog had also died under similar unknown circumstances and I even believe they purchased dog food at the same Wal-Mart store in town where I always purchased dog food. I never have tried to confirm that story, just something I remember hearing about. I don't buy Purina Dog food anymore, but's that because we don't have a dog anymore. Maybe one day, and when we do, I do know one thing, I'll never be able to feed it Purina Dog food, I'll always be too scared to.
Margaret of Union Beach NJ (12/30/07)
Let me begin by saying that I've had my my cat George since he was a kitten. He is now approaching 12 years old, and has NEVER had any health issues. Not even a cold. I've always tried to feed him different kinds of food, so that he could have some variety. About a month ago I started feeding him Purina Deli Cat which turned out to be a huge mistake.
A few days ago, I noticed that my cat wasn't quite himself. He wasn't eating or drinking, he was moving around really slow, sleeping a lot and making several trips to the litter box. The following day he didn't seem to be any better, so my husband and I brought him in for a vet visit. Upon examining him, the vet asked me what I was feeding him. When I told her that I had been feeding him Deli Cat for the past month she immediately knew what the problem was. She then proceeded to tell me that Deli Cat is the absolute worst food that I could have fed to him. It is made of nothing but JUNK, and the bone matter that is in the ingredients crystallizes in the bladder and creates a unrinary tract blockage. My cat still remains in the animal hospital on a catheter, and I was advised today from my veterinarian that he will need to have surgery and stay in the hospital for an additional week thereafter. This is absolutely infuriating! I cannot fathom how this company is able to distribute their products and put them on store shelves with a clear conscience. I feel that at the VERY LEAST they should be liable for the veterinary bills that my husband and I will incur as a result of all of this. Any assistance that you could give me regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
William of Harrisburg PA (12/19/07)
Cat got crystals in his bladder and uretha from eating Purina Cat Chow Indoor Formula. This was confirmed by the Vet where he remains hospitalized and catherized. It was confirmed by Purina too.
Cat was Hospitalized with blockage and catherized, remains hospitalized with a catheter.
Sue of Union City CA (12/16/07)
PURINA CAT CHOW - SALMONELLA SYMPTOMS. December 1, 2007: opened a bag of Purina Cat Chow Complete Formula (dry)18 lbs, bar code 17800 45573 with no expiration date (bag included can of Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys best by JUL2009 - still unopened). My indoor-only cat exhibited severe salmonella symptoms, not renal failure. I removed the food. After vomiting, loose bowels, hiding-out for four days with only token amounts of water and tuna juice, he perked up and wanted food. Purchased small bag of Purina Cat Chow Complete Formula - 3.5 lbs (best by April 2009 with numbers 72841086 1432LOG). He ate 2 TBSP, and within ten hours again had salmonella symptoms. Removed that food, and three days later he rebounded.
I am now feeding him small amounts of expired Whiskas pouches while seeking food I can trust - and keeping my life going as well. Purina should be ashamed for putting owners through this by selling tainted food - and nothing said about it.
Cat has been very, very sick - I have been very busy cleaning up vomit & seeking safe food. The cost of food lost is nominal. I just want people to see they are not alone. I still have the highly suspect bags/food.
Denys of Colorado Springs CO (12/15/07)
I fed my dog Purina dog food, and she was vomiting and started to have seizures. The vet said that she had liver failure; she had been a healthy 2 1/2 year old female. I spent over $500 on the vet bill plus $250 for euthanizing her as well as cremating her. She was a part of our family. She was placed to sleep on Dec. 23, 2006.
I was by myself at the time; my spouse was deployed, and I was 6 months pregnant with our first child. I had to make the hardest decision to put her to sleep.
Indira of Garden City NY (12/01/07)
I believe my Shih Tzu puppy was a victim of the pet food poison. She died on October 31, 2006 and an necropsy report indicated kidney failure due to poison. She was a previously healthy dog in a home that did not have any rat poison (or other form of poison) placed around.
Andrea of Oxbow OTHER (10/22/07)
I have been feeding my 9-month-old German Shepherd Purina dog food for the last two months. I bought a new bag one week ago and 6 days later my dog was so sick I thought she was going to die. I took her off the Purina and switched to a totally different dog food and within 8 hours my dog was completely back to normal. I am almost positive it was the Purina dog food that caused the sickness. I have not contacted Purina but am certainly going to. I strongly urge people not to feed their dogs Purina.
Terry of Fredericksburg VA (10/21/07)
After the recall which did not include Purina Cat Chow, in 10 days of eating that food our cat was dead. I have picturess of him well and a daily pictorial of his decline and death. I have his remains in deep freeze just in case. I saw the picture of the ill cat on the website and this was exactly how our David looked. I used to work in a vets clinic and this illness was like nothing I've seen in 10 yrs. as a vet assistant.
My son has ADHD, Bipolar Disorder and Aspergers Syndrome; we gave him the cat to help teach him responsibility on the advice of his doctor. He is inconsolable. We cannot put a price on the cat or the lack of daily impact he had for the good in my son's life. I just want all cat food tested U.S. wide.
Tone of Stanton NJ (09/30/07)
My cat had to be put down, because of kidney failure from eating Fancy Feast cat food. She was the perfect example of bad food because she was only 8 yrs. old and was a house cat. Fancy Feast was not on any recall list. When I called the 800 number on the can I was told that some of the wheat glutten might have come from China and was referred to a claim agency. I filed a report with the FDA and they are looking into it. No recalls yet on Fancy Feast!!!!
I have vet bills, and had to buy special food for cats with kidney problems. I suffer from the guilt that I killed her by buying her the most expensive food in the store. Food that is advertised with a beautiful white cat eating out of a crystal dessert dish. I cry everytime I see that ad. I think the people responsible should pay. If we hit them in their wallets, they may think twice about the suffering they have caused us. I have nightmares about what I feel I did to my own cat. If only I had bought some other brand of food.I miss her terribly. She was my Baby. She was part of my family.
Kristin of Phoenix AZ (09/15/07)
My 15 year old cat Oliver was given Purina canned and Purina treat food. He died in early April of the tainted food. The tainted food caused Kidney problems, which in turn caused a stroke. The vet said he died of Kidney Failure.
The loss of a beautiful, loving, trained cat that brought much happiness to my family was taken from this earth because of the tainted pet food he was given that was purchased at Fred Meyer's. Just like many Americans around the country that lost their beloved pets due to the tainted pet food from Canada/China.
Carlisa of Arlington TX (08/22/07)
I really think that Purina Dog Chow is contaminated and should be tested. Each of my two dogs were VERY ill durring the begining of this year (2007). After which all the pet food recalls emerged. However, since Purina Dog Chow was not on the list I figured it must have been something else they had gotten into. Each time, a source for toxins could not be determined, and I kept thinking the only thing they'd eaten had been the food, it had to be the food. NOW a couple months later, and still only feeding Purina Dog Chow my dogs are haveing vomiting episodes since purchasing the current bag of Dog Chow. I am switching dog foods immediatly, but would like to know if the food, or what in the food is making my dogs sick!!
Angel of Brewster WA (08/14/07)
We too have had problems with Purina pet food. The last bag of Purina Cat Chow that I purchased at our local Wal-Mart has large clumps of food with some brown material stuck in it. I saved the clumps just in case our cats get sick.
So then we went back to Wal-Mart and purchased a bag of Purina Special Care Cat food (thinking that the additional cost ment a better product).
Our cats who are not picky eaters are refusing to eat the new food too. What is going on? Is Purina pet food safe?
Besides our cats, we also have dogs, cattle and horses on the ranch. I don't want to have to worry about if the pet/livestock food I buy might harm my animals.
I am praying that my animals' health is not being harmed. I think that our cats' refusal to eat the Purina food is their way of telling us that it is not good for them.
Paul of Portland OR (08/13/07)
My 10 year old Rott/Shpeherd mix was a healthy and happy girl weighing 86 lbs.
We looked for the food we were feeding her on the list of recalled foods, but never saw the Purina One products.
We went on vacation, and on our return June 29th noticed a dramatic weight loss. My wife took her to the vet, where she was x-rayed and had blood work performed.
It was determined that her liver was almost non existent, that it had essentially withered away. Her gums were yellow, her eyes were faded and the whites were yellow, as were the inside of her ears.
The vet recommended putting her on a special Prescribed Liver formula food. She was given at the maximum, 6 weeks to live. She refused to eat any of it. She had actually stopped eating her food altogether.
We began making her meals of cottage cheese, tofu, beef broth, carrots and peas. She ate a couple of the prepared meals, and then turned her nose to that as well.
A week after having her diagnosed with cirossis of the liver, she could no longer tolerate ice cubes or even water.
We had her put down on July 24th where she weighed 68 lbs. She didn't deserve this. We miss our pretty girl.
We have adopted a year old female black lab, and will no longer feed store food. We are going to stick with Canidae Foods, as recommended by our local Pet Store Green Dog.
I do not want my new dog to suffer like my Rot/Shep did.
Sarah of Sumter SC (07/27/07)
I read that breeders are complaining to Purina about reproductive problems after their dogs ate tainted dog food with Purina labels. This is also my situation, not only did my female have reproductive problems,she had a tumor that grew to the size of a volleyball in less than a week and killed her leaving the one puppy she had orphaned. I contacted Purina months ago and they have really not been cooperative. I have spoken with their insurance claims people but nothing has been offered except my vet bills. This is totally unacceptable. Then I read of others who have complained to Purina of the same issues. Must be some confusion, Purina claims they have had no phone calls pertaining to reproductive problems. That is a lie. I happen to have tainted dog food and a letter from them asking me not to go public with this.
Adrienne of Murrayville GA (07/26/07)
I read this article on purina pro plan and I have also been feeding this food for years. I have goldens and Japanese chin. Last year I had a multitude of missed breedings, deformed and dead puppies, or puppies that died suddenly with no reason.
I quit feeding pro-plan for a while but I did not like the physical results on my dogs with the other food. It caused staining, horrible stools, and sores on their bodies. I switched back.
So far, I have had healthy litters on the pro-plan. I did have a few puppies autopsied but the autopsies really didn't tell us much. It was strange things like clogged fluid vents in the brain, heart defects, even just death with seemingly no cause.
I don't know if it was the proplan or not and I never thought to associate the two because I have fed the food for so long.
I am considering changing foods though. Especially after reading this.
I will say, that among dog exhibitors, it was rumored (and it was only a rumor) many-many years ago. If you wanted coat on your dog feed pro-plan but your fertility rates would probably go down. Now I know there are many chemicals that cause excess hair growth and they do give them to dogs (despite them being poisoness and illegal according to AKC rules) to grow coat. It used to be more common in 10-20 years ago than it is now. The most famous of those chemicals was arsenic.
Linda Hansen of Palm Coast FL (07/23/07)
My 10 year old Border Collie has always been fed Purina One. About 2 years ago she began having chronic diahhrea and we couldn't figure out why. Then she became very lethargic about 7 months ago. The vet tested her urine and found high amounts of crystals. We took her off Purina One and put her on distilled water and she's a new dog. She has her energy back and solid stools again. Just thought it was curious that Purina might be the culprit. I'll never buy their food again.
My situation wasn't so bad. We ran up about $300 in lab tests. Don't think there's any legal remedy necessary in my case but thought the Purina One connection might be of some interest.
Lisa of Grafton OH (06/16/07)
I am a professional dog breeder of Newfoundlands. I first noticed something was terribly wrong when I had a deformed litter in January. In my history of breeding, which is twelve years, this has never happened to me. I also bred five females in February, and none of my females took. Usually, at least two to three take. My male Newfoundland, Doc, also began having severe skin issues. I know it was all food related. God only knows what toxins went into the Purina. I am simply grateful that none of my dogs died. However, I took a poll in a chat room I belong to regarding people using Purina, and several responded with similar issues; however, two women lost their Newfoundlands. They (their Newfs) were found dead with no prior warnings.
I have lost many puppy buyers who were counting on my puppies. I have a stellar repuation as a breeder, and it simply broke my heart to tell them that none of my females were bred. I'm a very educated woman, and as I said, have never had so many misses, besides having a deformed litter.
Zdzislawa of Yonkers NY (06/10/07)
My dog Saba ate one of the recalled Purina canned dog food. Specifically, ALPO Prime Cuts with Beef (Product Code: 11132 00360)
My dog, Saba, passed away from several health complications within three weeks of eating the Purina ALPO food . Just two months earlier she was checked by the veterinarian and was said to be in great health. I took my dog to the vet immediately upon noticing signs of health issues: loss of appetite and diarrhea. Despite aggressive diagnostic and treatment efforts the Saba's health deteriorated. I was told by the vet Saba's kidneys and liver failed in addition to congestive heart failure. The cost of Saba's treatment was over $1,500 but despite all efforts Saba passed away less that a month from eating the Purina ALPO Prime Cuts with Beef.
Lorie of Chantilly VA (05/24/07)
Two cans into a new case of Fancy Feast gravy elegant medley chicken florentine my cat became very ill (3/23/07)foaming at mouth projectile vomiting, trouble using hind legs, and very skittish, within 24 hours my other cat had less severe symptoms but similar -- lot of lip licking, not wanting to eat, gagging. Stopped the food, both seem to be doing better.
Yahdah & Rebekah Hawkins of Clyde TX (05/13/07)
On the night of February 5th, 2007, we noticed our cat, Wood-Tevor, behaving strangely. He meowed in distress when he was moved. His abdomen was distented and he could not pee. When he did pee, reddished urine with crystals was expelled. We took him to the vet first thing the next morning. He was catherized, given sub Q fluids, and hospitalized for five days. Recovery was slow but succesfull. Up to this incident, he was fed only PURINA Deli-Cat. Since then he has been on only Hills Feline C/D.
Vet charges came to $482.61
Kathleen of Oceanport NJ (05/08/07)
My dog Peaches, a 28 pound Shetland Sheepdog, was drinking excessively. She was taken to the vet and examined.
A blood sample was tested for kidney failure and results were okay. She was provided another food that subsqequently was on the recall list. She had diarrhea. After consultation with the doctor, she was removed from that food - Purina canned special cuts.
The vet bill was approximately $150, a great deal of time spent worrying, and going back and forth to stores to return and purchase new food.
In an effort to limit any exposure, I cooked for my Peaches for three weeks! She appears healthy.
Sheryl of Bakersfield CA (04/30/07)
My poodle had to have her kidney removed
Vet said it was destroyed; the kidney and bladder both, had stones in them.
I had always used Purina dry dog food
until her surgery and now she's on a Perscription food diet: Royal Canin Urinary S O (previously called Walthams)
I'm upset!
Even though this surgery happened several years ago, no one ever mentioned it could have been because of the dog food, and now it's all over the news. Seems to me that this could have
been going on all along (the additives of melamine for profit) and dogs/cats have been harmed/killed all along, but it has just now been discovered why!
Kitrina of Jackson MI (04/20/07)
The family pet (2yr. cat) was being fed, purina, kit'n kaboodle food. Sparkles begin vomiting, refusing to eat and drink. Meowing as if, she were in pain. She was taken to the Vet and hospitalized for two days where tests and fluids were administered. After nonconclusive results, and a deteriorating condition the vet recommended we put her to sleep. And we followed the recommendation because we could not afford anymore testing. This was one of the most difficult decisions we have had to make as a family. And I personally carry the guilt of not being able to afford the possible medical care that could have been provided. It was awful to see our family member suffer, especially if it was due to a preventable situation.
Betsy of Framingham MA (04/18/07)
My Maltese dog went into acute kidney failure in mid-February 2007 just 4-5 days after I began to give her Purina's Beneful Weight Control dry dog food. I had been feeding her Purina's Fit & Trim brand for several years but the stores I shop in recently had stopped carrying that brand in 5 lb. bags. I compared the ingredient lists, which seemed very similar, and figured that because Purina made them both, it would be safe to make the switch. At first, we did not recognize our dog's failure to eat as a problem. She often ate only one meal a day and not always at the same time. My vet had told me it was a small dog's way of maintaining a steady weight. But when I had to stay home from work on Wed., Feb. 14, 2007, because of a serious snow storm, I could see a drastic change in our dog. She was listless and not drinking water. Late in the day she began to vomit. I took her to the vet first thing Thursday morning and she was admitted to the hospital and put on intravenous fluids and antibiotics. The vet suspected kidney failure. I did tell the vet that she hadn't exhibited symptoms until after 4-5 days of eating a new food. As this was prior to any knowledge of the Menu Food debacle, the vet felt the new food would not have been a factor and it was more likely to do with the dog taking Enacard to lower her blood pressure to deal with a heart murmur. I had no reason to doubt this, except it kept nagging at me that the dog had not exhibited any of the warning signs I had been told to watch for until she ate the Beneful. Unfortunately, the fluids and medicine made no improvement on her kidney function and we made the horrible decision to euthanize her on Sat., Feb. 17. The vet had told me there was no cure and that taking her off IV fluids would cause her to suffer greatly.
Norma, Ph.d. of Conyers GA (04/16/07)
My nine-year old, seventy pound dog Chuck died on March 6, 2007, after one day of illness. I notified Nestle Purina when the Menu pet food recall was announced. My dog ate Purina Alpo Prime Slices and Purina One Senior Dog food. The cans of Alpo he last ate were from plant 1159. This is the same plant identified in the Purina recall. My dog food had a February date--prior to the date of Purina's recalled dog food. My dog's autopsy reported that the cause of death was likely a toxin. I provided the vet the dog food for further testing, and he is doing other lab work on my dog's organs. I called Linda back and left her the information from the autopsy, but she did not call me back. Nestle Purina knows that the problem is greater than they are reporting. Chuck trusted us, and we, in turn, trusted Purina.
This has been a very sad experience. Chuck died so fast that we couldn't even get to a vet on the second day of his illness. He died in our arms. Our costs in money is less than $500, but our personal costs are much higher. This is the only animal that I have lost to anything other than old age. I don't have words to express this loss!
Kevin of Roseville CA (04/13/07)
I am having to put down my dog of six years today as she has the same symptoms as the other animals that have eaten contaminated foods. I realize that there has been no offical recall of dry dog food but my dog has only eaten two products in her life, Nutro Max dry dog food and Purina Beggin Strips. Please stop this nightmare and help keep other animals safe for this tragic event.
I have spent over two thousand dollars attempting to safe my dog. Today is her last day as she is being put to sleep this afternoon.
Christina of Charlotte NC (04/12/07)
I have always had a perfectly happy, healthy, and extremely energetic dog. That is until recently. I have always fed Oliver Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites dry dog food. With all the panic over pet food recalls, I have been extra careful not to feed him anything else, since Pedigree insists that their food is safe. Over thr past week my healthy dog has turned extremely lathargic, depressed, and sick. I took him to the vet thinking maybe he had gotten bit by a tick or something. The blood work was negative, along with the xrays and urine dip. He is getting sicker everyday despite all the medicines and treatments. Has Pedigree and Purina (dog treats he eats also not on list) throughly tested all their products?
Joann of Kent NY (04/09/07)
I went in to purchase cat food. I found a sign posted covering the cans of Purina Friskies, fully stocked on the shelves saying; “Purina has joined the recall. The Purina products have the deadly whey gluten and Animal Kingdom recommends a natural diet for your pets health. A natural diet is the only diet that you can be certain is safe.” A sales girl now comes right over to stop me from putting any Friskies in my cart and lead me to the natural and twice as expensive cat food. She had back up with her when I questioned her, the other sales girl went as far to say that she lost her cat this Summer to the to the tragedy. They are trying to claim that this food contamination has been going on since then and all the pets that died since summer died as a result of bad food.
Marianne of Charlotte NC (04/09/07)
I fed my cat PURINA ONE Natural Blends, adult dry chicken and oatmeal formula and she has been vomiting. Is there a problem with this food too? Purina has not gotten back to me. How can I get a honest answer from this mfg.?
John of Little Rock AR (04/07/07)
We have been using Purina dry Dog Chow for the past year and have had no problems until October 2006, which is when the tainted pet products were released and our cocker spainel had her first seizure in the same month. Since then,she has had another seizure in March,which lasted longer than the first.We also started to notice a very large rash that covered her entire stomach and seemed to get worse as time went by. We took her to the vet and they ran a blood test on her and check-up,telling us she did not have worms or seem to have any other problems to cause the seizures and told us it might be epilepsy but he was not sure.
As far as the rash went, her white blood cell count was sky high and she was very sick. He thought it might be an allergy but was not sure on this either and decided to put her on antibiotics for a week. After giving her the antibiotic for a week, her rash did not seem like it was getting any better.We have seen the pet food recalls on the news and have also noticed the list growing everyday, so we decided to take her off her dog food to see if this helped at all. The rash has cleared up alot in the past three days,since taking her off the food and she seems to feel alot better...not sleeping all the time like she was.
I don't know if the food caused the seizures as cockers are known to have epilepsy but the date when she had her first seizure dates back to the same month that the tainted pet food supposedly hit the shelves. I just hope if there is something wrong with this food, they take it off the shelves.
Spent almost $300 on testing for the seizures and the rash.
Charles of Cordova TN (04/05/07)
We have 2 mini dachshunds and a maltese and a maltese dachshund mix. All are fed Purina Indoor Complete dry dog food. They have progressively massive amounts of water and are lethargic - 4-6 gallons of water daily - and are urinating. We took them off the dry food and started feeding them steamed chicken and rice. Symptoms are improving.
Betty of Water Valley MS (04/05/07)
When I could not get through by phone I emailed Purina pet foods but they have not answered. I was feeding my cat PURINA ONE NATURAL BLENDS dry food until I read the label and saw wheat gluten was an ingredient. I asked if it were safe,and if not why had it not been recalled. No answer, I called Kroger where I bought it and the manager said he could not get through to Purina either. He advised me to stop feeding it to my cat and said he would take it off the shelves of his store. I have stopped but I worry about those with cats who have not read the label; and, since the food has not been recalled.
So far my cat is in good health but it is because of my own vigilence with no warning nor withdrwal by Purina. However, it may be safe. I asked for information and got none, nor could the manager of Kroger.
Lynn of Byron GA (04/04/07)
I have always fed my 7 year old cat wet canned cat food manufactured and distributed by Nestle Purina. To date these brands of cat food have not been indicated in the massive pet food recall, however I highly suspect that my cat's death was a result of something other than normal circumstances. My cat died on March 6, 2007, before any public knowledge of tainted pet food. I did not have an autopsy done before burial.
My cat died on March 6, 2007 for no apparent reason. He had no noticeable symptoms, and he was fine when I left for work that morning at approximately 7:40 A.M. When I returned home that evening at approximately 8:00 P.M., he was dead. He had no visable signs of trauma, injury, or sickness. I am still experiencing tremendous sadness and grief due to the loss of my beloved pet.
Courtney of Lincoln NE (04/03/07)
My dog had kidney failure- from contaminated food.
John of Melbourne FL (04/02/07)
In the middle of March our 1 yr old cat got very sick, lethargic, vomiting etc. We took her to the vet, they kept her a day gave her IV etc and did not know what caused her sickness. She came home and began to recover. We had been feeding her Purina dry food and some Purina Kitten can food. At that point we stopped giving her the Purina with all the news of the Pet food recall. A week later our 12 year old cat became sick with the same syptoms. He was being feed Purina dry food and Purina canned food special diet. We took him also to the Vet and again were not able to get a clear answer as to what was wrong with him. Both cats are inside cats they never go outside. The Vet thought that perhaps they had contacted a Feline flu which is airborne. Our cats do go out on a screened in porch so it was possible that perhaps a stray cat could have given it to them. After both cats seemed to have recovered we felt that it was safe to feed them their Purina again as it was not on the recall list. Almost immediately after feeding our 1 yr old cat the Purina she again became ill, she started vomiting constantly. My wife was up with her all night. The next day my wife took her to the vet and they gave her a shot to stop her from vomiting. Of course they wanted to take her in and perform more tests etc, but we have already spent over $1,500 in vet bills and no answers. The only answer seems to be stop feeding them the Purina.
Approximately $1,500 dollars in Vet bills
Cathy of Brownsburg IN (04/01/07)
Our dog died unexpectedly about 10 days prior to the pet food recall. She was eating Purina One Weight Loss Formula. I have read of others experiencing the same thing. Purina One might also have problems.
Tricia of Baltimore MD (03/22/07)
My dog suddenly died of kidney failure after eating Purina One Healthy Weight Management. It was a quick and sudden death and at the time there are many recalls from dog food causing kidney failure. Purina has not recalled this product. I have tried to contact Purina for 4 days and the phone number is busy.
I have spent almost 3 thousand dollars trying to save my best friend. I believe there are many other cases.
Heather of Indianhead Park IL (03/20/07)
Our cat died because of the pet food problems. We had to put our cat down last Weds. before the news reported the problem with IAMS Pet food. We have the chart and the Vet. report showing the high toxicity level in the blood and urine. Our cat was the pet of my 2 year old son Tyler who is devastated. There is no question that the food in question was at fault, we have the receipt and UPC symbol showing that this was the product responsible.
I contacted IAMS and have heard nothing back. No surprise.
L of Tempe AZ (03/19/07)
My 13 year old cat died within a week of changing her food. She ate Purina Cat Chow her entire life and I switched her to the Purina One Healthy Weight Formula. She threw up and stopped eating. I had to put her down. The food was purchased 1/07 in Phoenix, AZ.
Rena of Hunt TX (03/18/07)
For the past several months I noticed that my cats' health was declining. They began to urinate frequently. One died several weeks ago. The common denominator is Purina Cat Chow and Purina Kitten Chow which I just recently stopped feeding them as I suspected it might be making them sick. This outrages me that a compnay can sell a product that harms our loved pets. How could this happen? My pets are sick and dying because of corporate greed.
My cat died and others have become ill from eating Purina Pet Food.
Brian of Houston TX (11/07/06)
I purchased Purina's Friskies Special Diet for my cat last week. She was in perfect health and as usual, ran to her cat dish as soon as I poured it into her bowl. When I got home after work she was vomiting and could barely move. She died a couple hours later in my arms having a seizure. I had this cat nine years and loved her very much. I wish I hadn't gotten her this food. If this particular pet food can potentially kill an animal they should not have it readily available on the shelves at the grocery store.
Carolyn of Denver CO (10/17/06)
October 14, 2006 I purchased a bag of Purina
Beneful (new salmon flavor) dry dog food
at a local PetsMart.
I normally don't buy this brand, but couldn't
get to the premium dog food store in time
that day to get his usual food.
I noticed the inside of the bag seemed kind of
webby, but thought maybe the inside plastic
liner was deteriorating. I fed Sat.PM meal and
Sunday AM meal to my dog. Before feeding
Sunday PM meal, my instinct told me to look
closer in the bag with a flashlight. I was
horrified to see there were little white worms
in the food, which I assume were maggots.
The webby areas of the bag must have
been real webs after all.
I was grossed out and felt terrible that my
dog had eaten 2 meals that may have
contained some maggots; or who knows
what else.
Paul of Pearland TX (10/13/06)
I purchased a Bag of Purina One, Adult Healthy Weight Dog Food from the Pet Store. After 4 days of feeding my dog this food 2 times a day, I noticed that there was something mixed in with food. upon taking a closer look I could clearly see that there was dead flying ants (insects) mixed in with the food, and not just one or two, it looked like a colony, webs and ants. then I realized why after feeding the dog the food for the last few days, he had been reluctant to eat it.... This is something I am not very happy about, I do have the Nearly Full Bag, Ant Colony Included.
Not sure of any consequences as of yet.. But I am pretty sure my dog was not too happy having to eat bugs for 4 days.
Tina of Delaware OK (08/31/06)
I purchased the ususal brand of dog food from wal-mart (ol roy crunchy bones and bites) fed my dogs around 7pm and the next morning my AKC german shepard was DEAD! He ate 100% of his food. Our border collie ate 30% and he was and still is very ill. one sick alley cat who is now dead. I called the company and they pretty much denied that their product had any involvement. I was compinsated for the cost of the dog food, which i felt like was not enough and i have yet to cash the check.
Come to fine out, purina makes ol roy dog food for wal-mart. I sent a sample of food to the company and they checked it...which consisted of smelling and feeling the texture of the food. Of course it passed their test. I was told they did not have the facility to chemically analize the food. PURINA of all dog food companies should have a way of chemically testing the food. I have since found out in my research that purina has indeed had many recalls over the years due to toxins in the product. I think I need to be compensated for the loss of a beloved family pet!
Barbara of Dandridge TN (05/28/04)
3 weeks ago i purchsed 2 bags of purina cat food Indoor Formula and inside each bag was a coupon for a dollar off on my next purchase of Indoor Formula Cat chow, the problem I have is that each coupon was out of date, the expiration date was for DEC.31,2003 AND i just bought the food in April, 2004..so this did upset me somewhat.
Pam of La Vergne TN (11/16/03)
I bought Deli-Cat for my cat to try. The food made her very sick. She vomited numerous times. I now have red stains on my carper. I have tried numerous products, but nothing will take it out. My carpet is ruined.
Erin of Denver CO (07/18/03)
I was told by the doctor at the cat hospital that Deli Cat has excess magnesium which forms crystals in cat's urine, which then build up and clog the urethra.
I had been feeding deli cat to my cat for almost 5 years. He became very ill, would only lay on his stomach on the floor, would not eat or use the litter box. his abdomen became very swollen and he was howling in pain. He was at a cat hopital for 4 and a half days. He required surgery, and had to endure a catheter for 3 days of it. The hospital told me that he almost died. The total cost for all of the treatment was almost $700.
Luiz of San Francisco, CA (10/06/00)
My cat has gotten very sick after eating Purina Deli-Cat. Vomiting is the major symptom. He is now in the hospital with liver and pancreas problems.
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