Lessons Learned from th Pet Food Recall of March ‘07

It’s hard to believe that a whole year has past since the pet-food recall announced by Menu Foods in March of 2007.

Spurring a slew slew of additional recalls issued by industry big-wigs such as Del Monte Pet Products, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Nestle Purina PetCare Company, & Sunshine Mills, accounted for a jaw-dropping percentage of pet foods manufactured & still found in stores today.

The magnitude & impact these announcements has held over the past year has been indisputably understated.

Since then, pet owners across the country (including myself) have found themselves disconcertedly at a loss- destined to spend more and more time reading labels in the pet food isle. Those still wondering which foods are safe are not alone. Below, you’ll find a re-cap of lessons learned from the pet food recall of 2007, along with, a few insider tips from our friends in the pet food industry. (use anchor to link this text to section below!)

Deciphering which pet food ingredients to steer clear of hasn’t been made easy. The top culprits found in the pet food recalled last year include wheat gluten, melamine, aminopterin, & folic acid. (You can click on each of these ingredients to view a summary of their role in the pet-food industry today.)

February ‘08 Pet-Seeker Newsletter

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Happy Valentines Day!
May your plans this February the 14th leave you with
warm & fuzzy memories of a time well-spent w/ your beloved pet.
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With the Month of February here at last, Pet-owners world-wide eagerly await the upcoming Valentine’s holiday. This is why we want to remind you to exercise caution on behalf of your adoring pets! Keep all candy & floral arrangements out-of-reach… your Pets will love you for it!

Bear in mind that many traditional Valentine’s Day gifts & decor
can be toxic when ingested by pets or other animals.

*Just two of these hazards include chocolate (especially the dark variety)
& numerous types of flowers.
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Who needs a Matchmaker… when you’ve got a pet?!?

Looking for an easy way to introduce yourself to that special someone this Valentines Day?

Try a special approach guaranteed to start your next relationship off on a note your four-legged friend(s) would be sure to agree with!

Bringing up your pet can provide hours of conversation topic, as well as, one of the easiest & most genuine ice-breakers around! Why?

All pet-owners seem to share an inherent love for talking about their animals… from fun & interesting facts about one specific breed-type, to a dramatic, laugh-inspiring reiteration of kitty’s very 1st bath.

In fact, more than 58% of pet-owners report having met that special someone (or at least made new friends) through their role as a pet owner.

This Month’s Featured Breed(s)

	(the) Cardigan Welsh Corgi	&	(the) Siamese Cat