Some worried pet owners are grinding up meat in their kitchens and making their own dog and cat food because of the contamination scare blamed for numerous animal deaths.
Sales of pet food recipe books have also shot up since the nationwide pet-food recall began. But veterinarians warn that making balanced
meals for pets can be complicated and should only be a temporary remedy until the scare passes.
Nearly 100 store and major-brand pet foods were recalled by manufacturer Menu Foods Inc. on March 16. Three other companies have also recalled foods since then. FDA testing found that wheat gluten imported from China was contaminated with a chemical used in the manufacture of plastics. The FDA has confirmed about 15 pet deaths, and anecdotal reports suggest hundreds of cats and dogs may have died.
The FDA and the American Veterinary Medical Association are urging pet owners to switch brands if they are worried. The veterinarian group also warned that many common foods are not safe for pets, including salt, garlic, onions, grapes and chocolate.
Making pet food at home is “kind of like canning: You have to think about bacterial contamination. And how do you make sure it’s nutritionally appropriate and balanced for the animal?” said FDA spokeswoman Julie Zawisza. She added: “We wouldn’t object. We’d say be knowledgeable about what you need.”
On Amazon.com, the cookbook “Real Food for Dogs” moved into the list of top 200 best-sellers this week. Here’s a simple recipe from the book that your dog will love - try it!
Source: MSNBC
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