[RC] Recall on puppy milk replacers and Weaning Formula....continued - Patricia Israelson
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If you have a receipt from your purchase, please include it. If not,
simply indicate what you paid for the product and where you bought it, and we
will issue your refund.Please call with questions at
866/489-1500.
Updated 3/30/2007
Dr. Russel l
continues:
Note that the MannaPro recall mentions nothing about poisoned
gluten nor does it mention any report to the FDA. However, it is reasonable
to suggest that this company may be quietly attempting to cover up another
case of Chinese gluten/protein concentrate melamine poisoning. Manna Pro
makes livestock feed for farmers AND inexpensive pet food most often sold at
farm supply stores (but note: The Tractor Supply Company is located in
suburban and even urban areas throughout the US and is popular with
suburbanites, not just farmers).
What is significant here is the
penetration of possible highly toxic food into the category of "Milk
Replacer" and "Weaning Formula" for dogs and cats. Many CTCA Code of Ethics
Breeders and others use milk replacers and weaning formulae routinely, often
as a bridge between mother's milk and puppy food at weaning time. So
BEWARE!!! Check ingredient lists carefully.
AN ALTERNATIVE: you need n ot
use a commercial weaning formula. Instead, blend milk with some finely
blended puppy food or dog food that you've checked to make sure is NOT on any
recall list and does NOT contain grain products (rice, corn, wheat, soy).
This, in fact, is probably a far better formulae for weaning and milk
replacement.
AND EVERYONE: check ingredient lists with care. Even milk
replacers may contain protein concentrates, grain powders or
glutens!
