March 2007 Newsletter

Lone Mountain Animal Hospital
March 2007 Newsletter

Pet Food Recall
Many are aware of the recent outbreak of pet illness and some deaths due to problems with canned and wet pouch forms of dog and cat food. The pet food is produced at Menu Foods and repackaged under many different brands. A recall of 60 million containers of pet food has been declared after reports came in that some pets that ate the food developed kidney failure. While the exact cause is not yet understood, it was traced back to a new producer of wheat gluten, a protein source in canned products.

Pet owner's that feed the "cut and gravy" style dog and cat foods are urged to check with the manufacturer regarding any lot numbers affected. Authority, Eukanuba, Iams, Nutro, Special Kitty, Ol Roy, and Great Choice are just a few brands in the recall. For more complete information and pet food company contact information visit our website (www.lmah.net)

We are advising to halt feeding any of the moist/canned varieties of these foods. There have not been any problems associated with any dry varieties of pet foods. At LMAH we have recognized 6 possible cases of kidney illness attributed to this pet food recall. Pet owners should be vigilant and note their pet's behaviors closely. Of the cases identified by veterinarians at LMAH, some were gravely ill and yet others were only displaying vague outward signs of illness. Please call your veterinarian if any signs of kidney disease are noted: excess thirst, excess urination, vomiting, loss of appetite, and lethargy.

Pet of the Month
Please welcome Buddy, Lone Mountain Animal Hospital's April 2007 Pet of the Month. Read more about Buddy on our website www.lmah.net.

Dental Month Drawing
Congratulations to Casper and Maggie's (Jack Russell Terriers) "human parents," who won the Dental Month drawing. Their prize was an MP3 player. Their names were entered into the drawing when their terriers came into Lone Mountain for the February "Dental Special!"