| After the recent dog food recall, armies of outraged | | | | 2. Regardless of the date of expiration, if the pet |
| pet owners were left confused and frightened as to | | | | food appears stale and/or smells foul, do not give it |
| the reason behind the incident. There were an | | | | to your pet and keep it out of his or her reach. |
| overwhelming number of both felines and canines | | | | Contact the food manufacturer to file a complaint |
| that fell ill, and worse, died from eating the | | | | and for more information. You might not get your |
| contaminated pet food. Since they relied on these | | | | cash back, but at least you prevented further harm |
| brands for such a long time, they had no idea where | | | | to your pet and other animals. |
| to turn to, and what other brand to trust. The risk of | | | | 3. If you notice anything unusual with your pet, |
| the same incident happening all over again lingered in | | | | immediately consult your vet. To prevent further |
| the back of their minds. | | | | harm and to catch whatever your dog has early, |
| What Was Causing All The Mayhem? | | | | professional help is vital. If the pet owners of the |
| This is not the first time that this incident has | | | | cats and dogs that fell ill to the contaminated pet |
| happened. There have been a lot of cases involving | | | | food consulted a vet earlier, the complications and |
| the contamination of pet foods with mycotoxins | | | | deaths might have been prevented. Never take slight |
| (fungi-produced toxins). After the pet food | | | | symptoms, signs, or behavioral changes for granted. |
| manufacturer and the FDA find conclusive proof that | | | | 4. To be assured of pet food safety, be always in |
| the pet food is contaminated, a recall will be ordered. | | | | the know. Keep current on news regarding pet health |
| The two parties will then work together to prevent | | | | and pet food recalls to prevent being part of a sad |
| the same incident from ever happening again. | | | | statistic. The best source of this information is the |
| The Power Of Knowledge | | | | Internet. Here, you will be up-to-date with all the |
| When choosing the best commercial dog food is | | | | latest news, through scoops, exposes, and other |
| concerned, you have to be aware of what is ideal | | | | customer testimonials. |
| and what is not. Below are ways to ensure your | | | | For more accurate information and news, avoid |
| dog's safety and health: | | | | information published by the manufacturers |
| 1. Always take note of the date of expiration before | | | | themselves. This way, you get the blunt truth, and |
| you feed your dog. Although there is still risk of | | | | not a sugarcoated press release or damage control. |
| contamination due to fungi and toxicity due to the | | | | After all, it is their reputation, livelihood, and income |
| preservatives and chemicals used, this is the initial | | | | that are at stake. Remember, the pet food industry |
| step you should take. To prevent the said risks from | | | | is a billion dollar industry and won't go down without a |
| happening, it will be in your pet's best interests if you | | | | fight. |
| purchase organic and all natural products. | | | | |