A second Pedigree recall is issued. Mars Petcare US issues nationwide pet food recall for brands including Pedigree, Ol' Roy, Special Kitty, Paws & Claws, Wegman's.
On September 12, 2008, Mars Petcare US, manufacturers of well-known pet food brands such as Pedigree and Ol' Roy, announced a voluntary nationwide recall due to possible salmonella contamination.
What Cat Foods and Dog Foods are Affected by this Voluntary Recall?
More than a dozen dry dog food and cat food brands are affected by this nationwide recall. These brands are as follows:
Pedigree
Ol' Roy
Retriever
Paws & Claws
Member's Mark
Natural Dog Food
Natural Cat Food
Doggy Bag
PMI Nutrition
Red Flannel
PetPride
Special Kitty
Country Acres
Wegman's Bruiser
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie
To determine if a bag of pet food is affected, pet owners should look at the UPC Code.
For Pedigree, the code under the "Best Before" date (located near the UPC code) will have the letters “PAE” on the bottom line, as the the sixth, seventh and eighth digits.
For all other brands named in the recall, the code under the "Best Before" date (located near the UPC code) will have the number “17” as the first two digits of the second line in the code.
Only certain varieties and bag sizes are affected by this voluntary pet food recall. For more information on affected food varieties, including a list of food varieties and UPC codes for affected food, visit the Mars Petcare website.
Details on the Voluntary Pet Food Recall
In August 2008, Mars Petcare US issued a voluntary pet food recall for Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites dog food. This first Pedigree recall affected only Northern California and Nevada. Now, the voluntary recall has been expanded to include the entire United States.
This latest pet food recall involves a total of 14 brands of cat food and dog food. According to the Mars Petcare website, the affected food was manufactured at Mars Petcare's Everson, Pennsylvania plant between February 18, 2008 and July 29, 2008.
According to a Mars Petcare statement, pet food production ceased at the company's Everson, PA, facility on July 29, 2008 "when the company was alerted of a possible link between dry pet food produced at the plant and two isolated cases of people infected with Salmonella Schwarzengrund."
As a result, it's possible that pet foods at the facility were contaminated with salmonella, though according to Mars Petcare, no pet cases had been reported in connection with this voluntary recall.
“Even though no direct link between products produced at the Everson manufacturing plant and human or pet illness has been made, we are taking this precautionary action to protect pets and their owners. We are continuing to work collaboratively with the FDA to determine the nature and source of Salmonella Schwarzengrund at the Everson facility, and are committed to making sure our consumers and customers have the information they need regarding our voluntary recall,” explained Mars Petcare's Global Director of Scientific Affairs, Catherine Woteki in a public statement.
Notably, this pet food recall only affects dog and cat food that was manufactured at the company's Everson facility.
In an announcement, the manufacturer of the recalled pet food said, "The top priority of Mars Petcare US has always been and continues to be the health and welfare of pets and their owners. Consumers can continue to have confidence in the quality and safety of the products produced at other Mars Petcare US facilities."
What to do With Recalled Pet Food
Consumers who have a bag of the recalled pet food should not feed any of the food to their pets. Seal the pet food bag inside a heavy-duty garbage bag to prevent accidental contact and bring the food to the store where it was originally purchased for a full refund.
For more information on proper handling techniques for the recalled pet food, visit the FDA's website.
Additional information on the recalled pet food brands and varieties and more, visit the Mars Petcare website or call 877-568-4463.
Related Reading
Pet owners may be interested to check out the Signs and Symptoms of Salmonella in Pets to help determine if a pet who's been exposed to potentially contaminated pet food may be ill with salmonella.
Suite101.com's Pet Food Recall Page features an array of information concerning the Pedigree recall, the October 20, 2008 Hartz Chicken Basted Rawhide Chips recall, along with information on serving a natural dog food or cooking homemade meals for dogs, and tips on what to do with tainted pet food.
The copyright of the article Pet Food Recall Issued for Pedigree, Others in Pet Nutrition is owned by Mia Carter. Permission to republish Pet Food Recall Issued for Pedigree, Others in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
I have an elderly diabetic dog that had canned Pedigree beef stew last
night and today woke up with massive diarrhea. Is there a problem with
canned food as well? We normally use a different brand from the vet but
have substituted Pedigree from time to time without any issues. Does the
Salmonella extend to moist food?
Sep 14, 2008 4:09 PM
Mia Carter :
Hello there!
I'm sorry to hear that your dog is unwell. It's
possible that the diarrhea was the result of eating untained wet food.
Sometimes, if a dog is not accustomed to eating wet food (even changes in
brand or variety can upset the stomach), they can experience some pretty
intense diarrhea.
I have not heard of any recalls affecting the
wet food varieties of Pedigree, but I will do some additional research on
the question and I will report back if I find anything that suggests a
problem.
For now, I would follow the routine procedure for
helping a dog with diarrhea at home (feeding small meals of homemade bland
food of white rice and boiled hamburger meat), and I would also offer some
unflavored Pedialyte, added in a 50/50 mix with his water to help combat
dehydration. And if he's not feeling better by morning, I would consult
your vet. Hopefully, it's just a fluke.
You can copy and paste
this address into your browser to read my related article on caring for
dogs with diarrhea at home, along with info on the causes of diarrhea in
dogs: http://dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/diarrhea_causes_and_your_dog http://dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/treating_a_dogs_diarrhea_at_home
I hope your dog is feeling better soon! -Mia Carter Pet Care Feature Writer, Suite101.com
Sep 14, 2008 7:55 PM
Guest :
I purchased pedigree dog food about 2 weeks ago. I don't have the bag any
more because we poor it into a container. What do I do? My boxer has
thrown up a few times these past few weeks. Should I be concerned? How do i
know if I had a contaminated bag? We purchased it from walmart in Bartlett,
TN. Any info will help. Thanks Bridget
Sep 14, 2008 8:42 PM
Mia Carter :
Hello there!
Since we don't have the original bag, we can't tell
for sure if the bag was among those recalled.
But, to play it
safe, I would assume that the food is possibly tainted and I would double
bag it and bring it back to where you purchased it, even without a receipt
or original package. I would also bring in a copy of the company's recall
notice (on the Mars Petcare US website, at the link above in the article)
just in case the person you deal with isn't aware of the recall. There
shouldn't be a problem, but if there is, you can also contact the
manufacturer - they may able to provide you with a refund if the store is
unwilling to.
I would also be sure to disinfect the container
that you keep the food in. Use a mixture of one part bleach to five parts
water and wipe it down. Then follow that by washing with anti-bacterial
soap and rinse very well. I would also to the same for your dog's food
bowls and anything else that the food may have contacted (i.e. placemats
that are sometimes kept under the bowls).
I would also look for
any other signs of illness. Dogs vomit and have diarrhea from time to time
- it's totally normal. But if you see any symptoms like more vomiting,
diarrhea, fever, lethargy, etc, I think a visit to the vet is in order.
Salmonella can be very serious if left untreated, so if there's any sign of
a problem, you'll want to get it treated ASAP, because Salmonella can and
does spread to humans.
I'm going to make a few phone calls on
Monday and I'll have a story on how to handle possible tainted food, how to
get a refund, etc. So I would check back Monday evening - I should have it
posted by then and maybe that will give you some additional information
too. You can check the main Pet Care page (it's under the Plants and
Animals Category) or sign up for my article feed. I will also post a link
to the story here when the new article is up and posted, okay?
I
hope your dog is feeling better soon!
-Mia Carter Pet Care
Feature Writer, Suite101
Sep 15, 2008 9:06 AM
Guest :
I'm trying to narrow things down a bit more, as we also poor our dog food
(Pedigree Small Cruncy Bites) into a container and have no way of checking
any of the codes or criteria they've listed in the recall. It would help
to know what states are affected, because we would know if we have a need
to be concerned or not.
Sep 15, 2008 8:55 PM
Mia Carter :
Hi there!
I agree - it would be very helpful if we could
determine precisely which 31 states are affected. I have contacted the
manufacturer of the recalled pet food, Mars Petcare US, but I've yet to
receive an answer concerning which 31 states are affected. As soon as I can
find and confirm that information, I will post it for all to check.
Since you cannot verify the code on the bag to determine whether
the food has been recalled, I would assume the food IS recalled and act
accordingly, just to play it safe. Salmonella can spread to other pets, to
humans - it's a mess, so anything you can do to avoid that, I say go for
it! I've written an article on what to do with recalled food, what
precautions should be taken to avoid illness, etc: http://petcare.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_handle_recalled_pet_food In addition, I've compiled a list of all our Recall-related
articles and resources: http://www.suite101.com/blog/miacarter/information_and_resources_on_pet_
food_recalls
I hope your dog is happy and healthy, despite this
latest pet food recall. And as soon as I have new information on which
states are affected, I will be sure to post that for all to check!
-Mia Carter Pet Care Feature Writer, Suite101.com
Sep 16, 2008 12:07 PM
Guest :
My dog died yesterday Sept. 15, 2008, according to his dog sitter, she fed
him pedigree dog food, canned last week.....a 7 year old lab/shep mix just
doesn't die with no explanation....this occured in NYC, BE ALERT, SOMETHING
IS WRONG HERE!!!!!!!!!
Sep 16, 2008 1:34 PM
Guest :
I have a lasha apso she is about nine lbs. I have been feeding her the
Pedigree white chicken, rice and vegetables she is drinking alot of water
and a few months ago she began to have seizures. I thought she was having
bad dreams because it only happened at night when we were asleep but then
she had one during the day and I realized that it was most likely a seizure
I looked up seizures in dogs online and she showed all signs of canine
epilepsy. I began feeding the dog food in the spring which is about when it
started. She has more of a tendency to sleep and is less active and
playful. I live in Port Orange,Fl. A friend of mine just called and told me
he saw it on the news. My bag does not have the codes indicated but I am
going to look into it further.
Sep 16, 2008 3:40 PM
Guest :
Yes, my beautiful bichon, Mindy passed away just two days after eating
pedigree dog food. She was so sick! Surely, you must use inspectors. You
are dealing with lives, Lives that matter to humans. Dog lovers consider
their pets to be their children. These beautiful creatures deserve to have
their lives protected by these companies,with some sort of health
standards.
Sep 17, 2008 8:21 AM
Guest :
i think it is time that the food and drug get in the act of checking and
test the food that feed to our beloved pets. we should not have to keep
suffering the loss of are pets at the hands of the pet food company. it is
time that serious steps be taken to prevent more sick and dead pets. vets
say we shopuld not feed them table food it is not good for them than they
should also help to make our pets food safe for them. it is not just the
cheap dog food that are being effected by recalls. what can we as pet
owners doing besides wait for recalls and hope our pets survives?
Sep 17, 2008 3:10 PM
Guest :
I have a Border Collie who is very sick. She eats only pedigree small
crunchy bites. Vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days now. We took her to the
vet 3 times ($400 bill so far). She had to have fluid injections due to
dehydration and an antibiotic shot since she is unable to keep food down.
Is there a test for salmonella? Is Pedigree going to cover my vet bills if
it is determinted that my dog has been poisoned?
Sep 17, 2008 7:40 PM
Guest :
Hello, I have been looking on my recently (2days ago) purchased bag of
Pedigree (adult small crunchy bites 20lbs) and there is NO "Best
Before" date or the code. As any other concerned pet owner I am very
upset. My dog is almost four and has been feed pedigree since I've had
him. At the end of July 2008 he became very sick vomitting blood and
diarrhea with blood. I took him to the vet and he recovered from that
spell, but unfortunately today when we got home from work once again he had
vomitted a little blood and diarrhea as well. I am really concerned
because this would be the second time he is sick with the same symptoms.
Please advise what you think would be best. I love my dog, but I
personally can not afford another $300.00 vet bill. Please assist!!!!!!!
Very concerned, Irma
Sep 17, 2008 8:08 PM
Mia Carter :
To the owner of the Border Collie:
I'm sorry to hear your dog is
unwell.
Yes, there is a test for salmonella. The vet will need
a fecal sample and this will be tested for the bacteria that's associated
with salmonella.
And yes, there is a good chance you may be able
to get at least some of your vet bill costs recouped. In many cases where
there is a recall, the manufacturer of the recalled item will pay for
medical bills associated with the recall. From their perspective, it's the
easy way to go because in some cases, they are liable and you could get a
very large settlement if the matter goes to court. This is common practice
among makers of pet products, pet medications, etc.
So I would
absolutely get your dog tested for salmonella. If it's positive, I would
then get a letter from your veterinarian stating his findings. I would also
get itemized vet bills and I would send Pedigree the vet's letter, the vet
bills along with a letter saying that you are seeking compensation for
money spent on treatment. I would also notify them by phone of your
situation - they should be informed of all cases of salmonella resulting
from their food. You may also consider contacting the FDA to report the
matter. Scroll up to the end of the article for the FDA and Mars Petcare
links.
I hope your dog is feeling better soon!
-Mia
Carter Pet Care Feature Writer, Suite101.com
Sep 17, 2008 8:18 PM
Mia Carter :
To Irma:
I'm sorry to hear that your dog is unwell again.
It is certainly possible salmonella is to blame. And if the dog's
bowl and any other items that the contaminated food contacted wasn't
disinfected, it's possible that the first bout of salmonella was cured and
he relapsed because he was infected again.
It's also possible
that the vomiting and diarrhea is due to something else, like a virus. So
before you run him out to the vet and spend hundreds of dollars, I would
give him a day and see how things go. If it's a run-of-the-mill virus, it
should start to abate within a day. I would just closely monitor him and
provide special care as you would for any dog with vomiting. I have some
great articles on how to care for a dog with vomiting and diarrhea, so you
can help him in the meantime. Hopefully, it's just a bad coincidence and
he'll recover just fine on his own.
But if you don't start to
see improvement or if he seems to be getting worse, it seems like a visit
to the vet will be the only good option.
I would also feed a
different food for the meantime (well, you'll have to feed him special food
while his stomach is unwell anyways - see the article. I'll post the URL
below) and I would use an antibacterial soap to wash his bowl, the placemat
under his bowl (if he has one) and the surrounding area.
Here's
the URL for vomiting treatment: http://dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/treat_your_dogs_vomiting_at_home
Here's the URL for treating diarrhea: http://dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/treating_a_dogs_diarrhea_at_hom
e
You can copy and paste those URLs into your browser to read
the articles. I hope your dog is feeling better soon!
-Mia
Carter Pet Care Feature Writer, Suite101.com
Sep 19, 2008 1:24 AM
Guest :
Understandably you are all concerned about this recall as you all evidently
feed your dogs Pedigree. If you are really concerned about your dogs health
and welfare though, feed them a decent, nutritous food with no chemical
aditives and/or 'mixed' ingredients i.e. meat and animal derivatives,
cereals, greaves etc..... These are much more likely to cause an
intollerant reaction such as diarrhea, vomiting, skin problems etc due to
the fact that the ingredients are not specified and will change from batch
to batch.
Sep 19, 2008 3:44 AM
Mia Carter :
In regards to the last comment:
Yes, you are correct. A diet
free of additives in particular is much healthier for a dog. So I encourage
anyone affected by this recall to reconsider your dog's diet. If possible,
consider switching to a homemade diet - it's not possible for everyone due
to time constraints and the like. So if that's the case, consider
switching to a premium, natural brand. Wellness is one wonderful natural
brand that comes to mind and while it is more expensive, it's free of all
the additives and fillers present in cheaper dog foods, and it's got a
higher concentration of nutrients. So while it costs more, your dog has to
eat less to get the nutrients he needs and he's going to be less prone to
health problems, so it all evens out in the end. Even if you don't
switch to an "all natural" premium brand dog food, just be sure
your dog food has meats listed as the first few ingredients - NOT GRAINS
like corn, etc. Cheaper dog food brands use these grains as fillers. But
the dog's digestive system isn't able to handle large amounts of grain, so
that's what leads to much of the health problems that the previous poster
mentioned - like diarrhea, chronic digestive problems and skin
allergies.
I do have information on starting your dog on a
natural diet, if you're interested in learning more. Visit our Pet Food
Recall Resource Page for more information: http://www.suite101.com/blog/miacarter/information_and_resources_on_pet_f
ood_recalls
I hope everyone's pets are happy and healthy! -Mia Carter Pet Care Feature Writer, Suite101.com
Sep 19, 2008 7:08 AM
Guest :
On 9/15/2008 my beloved 19 week old puppy became deafly ill. He had eaten
Pedigree Crunchy Bites all day (He has been on this since 6 weeks old) and
began throwing up that night. I took him to the vet the next morning and
she put him on IV fluids and kept him over night. Concerned, she ran blodd
work and his kidneys were failing! I could not except the fact so I drove
3 hours to the LSU clinic (which is known for saving anmimals when no one
else can. Unfortunaly, after 8 hours of testing, I was told the same
thing. My heart felt as if it had been ripped out. They said my little
"Ju Ju" was in to much pain and it would be best to relief him as
soon as possible. I hed him close and sang to him "You are my
sunshine" as they took his life. This was a puppy I raised from birth
and fed a bottle every 2 hours. The next day I saw the recall. My UPC
code matched but there was no lot number or expiration date stamped. I
dare not say how much money I spent trying to save him. I am beside
myself! My vet said we need to run test on my other pets to see if damage
has been done. They are all much older then him so it may take longer to
affect them. I can't eat or sleep. This was my world.
Wende
Sep 19, 2008 8:15 AM
Guest :
BETTER FOODS TO FEED YOUR PETS AND WHY If your dog has diarrhea mixing
rice with their food and even some unflavored Metamucil helps to firm up
stool. Pedigree is really not a very good food to begin with. Neither is
IAMs Beneful Purina or any of the other foods you have usually heard of.
The first several ingredients are usually corn (we know what happens when
our body gets corn, we poop it out and don’t use it, same with dogs) meat
by products (the take the meat off of whatever it is and you get the bones,
feathers, coat, feet, beaks, etc) and white or brewers rice (no nutritional
value, just a filler) because of this our dogs need to eat more to get the
nutrients they need and poop a lot more too. Also...science diet and
eukanuba are not very good foods either. They used to be but they were
bought out by other companies who, to save money, changed the ingredients
to fillers and by products. These foods cost about the same as the all
naturals foods and you are getting pedigree quality food. You can check all
the ingredients yourself. Stay away from the first 3 ingredients being
corn, by products of any kind, and white or brewer’s rice. Go for foods
with chicken, chicken meal, or any meats that don’t have by product after
them, and BROWN rice. These are good foods. Try going to a specialty pet
store and ask about a better food. Precise, Royal Canin, and Verus are all
really good foods. When you look at the ingredients they will be along the
lines of Chicken, brown rice (the only rice with nutritional value for
dogs), and usually another protein source such as chicken meal (chicken
meal is just dehydrated chicken, very good) your dogs will eat much less of
the food so even though it cost a bit more you go through less food and it
ends up saving you money. They also poop less, live longer, and are overall
healthier. I have four shih tzus and I feed them Royal Canin dry food.
10lbs of that food last us over a month. 4 adults dogs eating only 10lbs of
food between the 4 of them is pretty good! These foods are also all natural
and organic so they are never involved in any recalls; you know your food
is always safe. Go to your local pet store and ask about these brands
(Precise, Royal Canin, Verus, Wellness, California Natural, Innova,
Canidae, Merrik) many stores, such as Pets Plus, will even give you your
money back for the dog food if your dog doesn’t like it and has programs
such as buy 10 bags get your 11th free. It's worth a try and trust me your
dogs will love it.
Sep 21, 2008 6:34 PM
Guest :
We have been using Pedigree for years but last the last few months our 2
dogs have been getting diarrhea & have been all but refusing to eat
your product. Then the worst happened last Wednesday...after feeding our
three year old agility dog....he began drinking more water than
usual...then he had 2 seizures in a row immediately after ingesting his
Pedigree food. He was a perfectly healthy dog until now.
We
have taken him to the doctor...he has run blood test & advised us that
the seizures were not system or metabolic based...our vet has suggested
perhaps that the seizures were from low levels of toxins...he has now
advised us not to feed our dogs Pedigree any longer We were also
informed this morning that some of the pet stores have been recalling
Pedigree products....one being Pet's Mart....where we were buying
Pedigree....but Pedigree website doesn't mention that recall at all...but
Pet's Marts website does This scares us....the silence scares
us....after years of using Pedigree, we will no longer continue to feed our
dogs Pedigree.
Sep 23, 2008 7:57 PM
Guest :
On Tuesday, my one year old Papillon became very ill. All of the symptons
of salmonella include very bloody stools. She was hopitalized for three
days and thankfully came home today. She has only ever had one brand of
food: Flint River. However, this was a brand new bag that we had just
opened. She only received 2 servings from it. Have you heard about any
recalls of their product? Do you know if they import any of the
ingredients used to produce there product?
Thanks - Sharon
Sep 23, 2008 8:08 PM
Mia Carter :
Hello Sharon!
Thanks for your question.
I did some
research on this and according to Flint River Ranch, the main distributor
of this dog food, there is no recall on any of their products.
According to their website, all ingredients are grown in the U.S. - none
are imported. They also say that their products are all human-grade. (most
cheaper dog foods have "junk" meat - the meat and innards that
are not "fit" for humans)
That's not to say there's
not some problem at the level of production - that seems to be where the
salmonella contamination problem arose with Pedigree - a worker(s) at the
factory had salmonella and contaminated the food after the ingredients
arrived at the factory.
Here's the website where I found the
info on Flint River and it also has a link to the manufacturer: http://www.flint-river-dog-food.com/recalled-pet-food.htm
I
would contact the company just to double check and to report your case - if
they've only heard of one or two cases, they may not issue a recall. But if
100 customers report a problem, then it's more likely to trigger a recall
and an investigation.
Also, it's possible that it has nothing to
do with the food. Salmonella can be contracted by contacting another dog's
feces - that sort of thing and dogs are always "checking their
messages" as I call it, in other dog's "business!"
I hope your girl is feeling better soon! I'm glad to hear she's back home
and recovering nicely. ;-)
Here's that link again - just copy
and paste this into your browser: http://www.flint-river-dog-food.com/recalled-pet-food.htm
-Mia
Carter Pet Care Feature Writer, Suite101.com
Sep 24, 2008 6:52 AM
Guest :
My golden retriever has only been fed Pedigree small crunchy bites and
pedigree canned food. She is lethargic, won't eat or drink and has
terrible diarrhea. Her lot number is not on the recall list, but I suspect
salmonella. Anyone else experiencing this?
Sep 30, 2008 11:51 AM
Guest :
I just recently received the notice in the mail about the pedigree dry
adult dog food. I purchased a 52 lbs bag about 30 days ago and it is about
half empty. I was reading one some other searches for dry dog food that
has not been recalled. Seems like all the major brands over the last 12-18
months have had some sort of serious recall. I have not seen any sypmtoms
in my dog, thank goodness. Any recommendations on what food to purchase??
The letter from Mars Products/BJ's stated not to return it to the store for
a refund for the recall, yet the Mars Products website regarding the recall
states to return the purchase to the store for a refund - confusing. Are
the refunding the previous purchase or crediting the consumer towards a new
dog food purchase??
Regards,
Tony
Oct 27, 2008 6:22 PM
Guest :
Tonight at around six o'clock pm. my mom told me that she was taking our
family dog to the vet because she had just had a serious seizure. She has
never had one before, at least that we had noticed. We feed her canned wet
Pedigree brand dog food, which didnt trigger in my mind until after we
returned home. The vet said that it could be anything from a brain tumor
pushing down in just the right spot to an imbalance in her body. He tested
for organ failure, which came out negative.Our dog is almost 15 years of
age, she is a bichon frise. i have researched things all over the internet
tonight seeing if it had to do with that breed of dog or if there was any
links to anything else that caused seizures. i had not heard of this food
recall until i decided to read the comments posted on this site and i am
shocked that none of this has been on the news. my dad watches the news
every day and reads the paper every morning and he hasn't seen anything
about this. Its a bit disturbing and i am really hoping that the reason my
dog is convulsing is not because this dog food company is poisoning her,
although it would be nice to know what is wrong with her. Yes she is very
very old and there are alot of things with older dogs that happen out of
the blue, including random seizures. she was not at all expected to live as
long as she has but it would just break my heart to have her pass because
of the food she has been eating because it could easily be prevented. My
dog is never sick and only a few times has she ever been. I'm just in
complete shock and i feel so horrible because after 3 hours my poor dog is
still very confused and quite scared because she has no idea what happened
to her and why we cant do much to help her except give her the pills the
vet priscribed.She just keeps running around the house panting and whining,
licking us and jumping up and down on and off the furniture. Any updates on
what they are finding in these foods, please post. I am a very concerned
animal lover and i would be so hert broken if my dog passes for preventable
reasons. I applogize for such a long comment but i am just so shocked
because this has never happened to any of my pets before.
Sep 12, 2008
