Dog Food Kills Hundreds!

In March 2007, many dogs and cats in the US and Europe started becoming ill after eating their regular dry dog food. They developed kidney failure and over the next few months, many died as a result. The culprit was thought to be contaminated wheat gluten which was imported from China. The exact toxin wasn’t confirmed, but it was thought to be melamine and cyanuric acid, which have been proven to be damaging to the renal system when used in combination.

What are we, the average dog owner, to feed our dogs? Many of these foods were made in the USA, so we can be forgiven for thinking they should be safe.  Unless dog food manufacturers can list the source of the ingredients, we are none the wiser. Can this happen again? It’s certainly possible while large manufacturers are focussed on the all important bottom line.