What is the latest number of pet deaths from contaminated food?

bamagirl asked:


The last “reported” number I saw was 16, but I think that is a bunch of crap!! My sister’s co-worker is probably going to lose his dog; the poor thing has been at the vet’s office for 5 days and isn’t getting better. My vet has lost 3 animals and another local vet has lost 2, so I figure if 5 pets are known to have died from this (within a 35-mile radius of me), the number has to be in the thousands nation-wide! And, no telling how many pets died from “unknown” causes before all of this hit the news. I think these pet food companies should come clean and tell us the truth! I feed her the Ol’Roy jerky treats they just recalled, and I am scared to death that my food (Little Cesar’s) is going to be next, even though they say not. (I’m overreacting I guess.) But, everytime I feed my miniature dachshund, Laci, I feel like I’m signing her death warrant! :(

03. September 2009 by The Pets One
Categories: Pet Food | Tags: Co Worker, Miniature Dachshund, Pet Food Companies | 4 comments

Comments (4)

  1. andumbbrunette says 09/05/2009 at 4:43 am

    ALOT

  2. radiancia says 09/08/2009 at 9:28 am

    You’re right – the numbers are incredibly higher than they announce. A relative of mine lost their dog before the recall was made and they had no idea what happened to it so suddenly until after they realized it was the food. Its probably hit many many more animals than people think.

  3. willow162001 says 09/08/2009 at 10:54 am

    I heard 15 one day, 34 the next, and 13 the day after that!! Someone needs to let the cat out of the bag!

  4. whenwhalesfly says 09/11/2009 at 12:33 am

    Please don’t think you are overreacting!! When people are hurt, they can talk and say where they hurt and what they have ate but animals can’t. The true number of animals that have lots their lives are far more than we will ever know. In my eyes, one is way to many.

    I have found out that my dog of many years, is going to die from this tragedy. He has been my long time companion and a TRUE friend. I feel for those that have already lost their animals, be it cat or dog. If he gets any worse, my vet said he would have to be put down. Which that just rips my heart out!

    PLease don’t blame yourself for this terrible ordeal. The only thing that you can do is to show Laci you love her. Which, by your own words, I think she already knows.

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