bridie Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Tonight a "Leading Vet"speaks out about foreign pet foods flooding our shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I wonder if its to do with the American Super Premiums being imported into Aus? I saw them mention something about 'how to ensure your pet lives a long life' or something ridiculous. Wonder which foods they're going to recommend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridie Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) I wonder if its to do with the American Super Premiums being imported into Aus? I saw them mention something about 'how to ensure your pet lives a long life' or something ridiculous. Wonder which foods they're going to recommend... Never heard of that one ASP.Well known vets are paid very well to endorse products,as are actors. Did you know: Colgate Palmolive own Hill's Science Diet Mars: Advance,Pedigree,Whiskas & more Proctor Gamble:Eukanuba,Iams.....what-ever this one is Nestle:Dog Chow,Friskies,Beneful,Purina One+ I realise u all needed to know this very interesting,informative imformation! Edited July 14, 2010 by bridie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) I wonder if its to do with the American Super Premiums being imported into Aus? I saw them mention something about 'how to ensure your pet lives a long life' or something ridiculous. Wonder which foods they're going to recommend... Never heard of that one ASP.Well known vets are paid very well to endorse products,as are actors. Did you know: Colgate Palmolive own Hill's Science Diet Mars: Advance,Pedigree,Whiskas & more Proctor Gamble:Eukanuba,Iams.....what-ever this one is Nestle:Dog Chow,Friskies,Beneful,Purina One+ I realise u all needed to know this very interesting,informative imformation! I was just meaning the introduction of foods from America like Canidae, Eagle Pack Holistic etc (they're classed as super premiums). Yep, many of the premium pet foods are owned by large companies, but this gives them the budget for marketing. They still have standards to adhere too. Just got this email from the AVA - Pet food in the spotlight on Today Tonight Channel 7's Today Tonight program is broadcasting a story focussing on pet food tonight at 6.30pm. The story appears to have been prompted by a pet owner questioning the food she was feeding her dog who recently died.The AVA was approached to appear in the story and Victorian Division President, Bill Harkin, has been interviewed. He was questioned about the ingredients found in pet food and the types of pet food related illnesses treated by veterinarians. You might like to watch the broadcast tonight if you think clients may ask questions about the story. Alternatively, story summaries are posted on the Today Tonight website here, and video archives are stored here, so you may be able to access information tomorrow after the story goes to air. Edited July 14, 2010 by stormie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I was just meaning the introduction of foods from America like Canidae, Eagle Pack Holistic etc (they're classed as super premiums).Yep, many of the premium pet foods are owned by large companies, but this gives them the budget for marketing. They still have standards to adhere too. Just got this email from the AVA - Pet food in the spotlight on Today Tonight Hey stormie - shouldn't your sig thingy read "Hee brew I only it plinktun"???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I was just meaning the introduction of foods from America like Canidae, Eagle Pack Holistic etc (they're classed as super premiums).Yep, many of the premium pet foods are owned by large companies, but this gives them the budget for marketing. They still have standards to adhere too. Just got this email from the AVA - Pet food in the spotlight on Today Tonight Hey stormie - shouldn't your sig thingy read "Hee brew I only it plinktun"???? you're right, it should!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli73 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I saw it, that is Zoe's vet they interviewed.... I had heard about Orijen for its issues before but wouldnt mind looking at that list of recalled products... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmurps Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 From the list that went by very quickly, I'd say most have been recalled at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakti Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Stormie - ut's all good bra eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 There was a whole stack of them got recalled at the same time over the Chinese rice with melamine in it (is that the right word??) a couple of years back. I seem to remember Eagle Pack being one of the very few that weren't using Chinese rice and therefore weren't recalled. oh here's something from EP on it - can't be bothered reading it as I'm too tired LOL but someone might find it interesting eaglepack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Stormie - ut's all good bra eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 That list was food that had been recalled in America I thought? (by the FDA). I am glad they featured Orijien as I had an Orijien cat - thankfully only affected minorly. It was Justin Wympole from SASH they interviewed generally but SASH lead the research into the Orijien cats and saw all affected cats for free. I question the story about the dane - the dane bloated and the owner links this to melamine in the food. Danes are the breed most predisposed to bloat. It also seemed the dog died some time later (and not as a result of bloat). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 WTF was with the Dane/Bloat lady?! To claim that was linked to the food??!!! Not a bad story all round, and some nice eye candy with Justin Wasn't a fan of the way they said you're safe with 'Australian' at the end, just because something's made here, doesn't mean the ingredients are sourced here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I knew you'd enjoy the segment stormie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli73 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Yeah I was wondering how her dane dying of Bloat was caused by the plastic in the food???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaves Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I thought it was more to do with food that was irradiated. Which most if not all has been recalled. Candidae was one, another that was recalled was Nutro - that is now made in Australia. It was interesting but it really just consolidated what i already thought about dog and cat foods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokhahouse Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Basically it was all old news to me I thought they were going to give some new info. The recalled foods can easily be sourced on the net as their has been lots of discussion on food recalls on US dog sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willis08 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 what a weak bit of reporting, melamine is old news. Why didn't they mention the preservative ETHOXYQUIN ( also used in pesticide ) that alot of U.S dog food manufacturers use in their food, even the manufacturers of some of the "super premium " dog foods. I know of one of the best rated dog foods in the U.S was using ethoxquin up until may 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 WTF was with the Dane/Bloat lady?! To claim that was linked to the food??!!! Yeah, the story lost a lot of credibility there. The small piece of credibility Today Tonight has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin-Genie Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I thought it was more to do with food that was irradiated.Which most if not all has been recalled. Candidae was one, another that was recalled was Nutro - that is now made in Australia. Has Canidae been recalled? There's plenty available on Australian websites. Is it now made in Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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