Pet Food Recall - Are poisons still lurking?

The past few weeks, everyone in our household is paying a little closer attention to our Alaskan Malamute - Husky mix named Fargo. He's a pound puppy, and sweet as can be, but lately we can't help but to wonder... what if he has eaten some of the contaminated dog food? When "Iams - good for life" is actually cutting them short, what do you do? More and more brands are being recalled, because more brands of pet food are finally being tested. (For a full list, click here for the gov site.)

It's hard to believe that the main ingredient in rat poison is showing up in our furry family's food. There has never been any sort of standard for dog or cat food; "meat meal" is true mystery meat, and no one cares from where or from what that "meat" came from. Often, to save money, pet food companies will use cheap corn for the bulk of the product, resulting in the equivalent of junk food for your pets. How many animals have to die before the government reigns in this unscrupulous industry?

As the recalls keep coming, there are a few things you can do for your piece of mind. The easiest is to buy certified organic pet food; this kind goes through the same testing standards as human food. Another great way is to feed your animals a balanced diet of "real" food. A can of tuna is only a few cents more than a can of cat food; your local butcher will often have mark-downs that have only a few more days left of freshness - but don't stop there! Animals need to eat their veggies too! Homemade Dog Food Guide Homemade Cat Food Guide

Best Wishes to all... and remember if your pet looks listless, is losing weight or has dark urine, please see a vet immediately, these are signs of liver failure.

XOXOXO,
Jen :)