The Cat Bible Q&A
Tracie welcomes any and all questions about cats AND dogs on both her live radio shows. Call in to DOG TALK on Saturdays from 11-Noon (EST) to 800-394-8830 or Wednesdays 8-9 PM (EST) to CAT CHAT 866-675-6675. (You don't need to have Sirius to call in!)
Pet Food Recall
According to the company's voice mail, the canned food called "Nature's Recipe Julienne-Cut Chicken in Gravy" has no problems and is not infected. Mercifully, this is what I've fed to my cats since they graduated to adult food. Their dry awfuls are "Max Cat Adult 'Roasted Chicken Flavor.'" I don't believe there are problems with the kibble, only the canned. If you know anything that is contrary to this information, please let me know.
From: Nancye, in NY
Dear Nancye,
All cat foods in gravy are dreadful. Simply awful.
This brand is not part of the poison recall, but it's terrible nutrition. You end up poisoning your cats in an entirely different way. Please go to www.CatChatRadio.com, and read the Q & A's I have posted there, to hundreds of people, on many topics. Food is always the number one concern.
You must learn how to read a label.
Any "cuts & gravy-style" food is made of horrible by-products. Wheat gluten and other materials are used to bind the food together, and many cats will only lick the gravy. In effect, you've taken your cats off one junk food and moved them to another. It's like saying, "No more McDonald's everyday -- only Kentucky Fried Chicken." Please put the word out.
Until then, go to the Nutrition page of this site and download and print the very selective list of good quality foods. Not a drop of gravy amongst them.
Tracie Hotchner
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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that the advice I give on the air or in emails – or those you see posted here – are not intended to take the place of a veterinarian's advice or expertise. I say this to protect myself from being misunderstood or from your over-reliance on my advice in situations where your pet may be seriously ill and you would mistakenly delay seeking medical intervention. While I am confident in the research-based facts and common-sense advice I can offer, it is never meant to be used at the exclusion of trained, accredited and board certified professionals. But I also have this disclaimer to protect your dog – because what you learn from me is not intended to take the place of medical care or professional evaluation – on the contrary, my desire is to equip you with information that will allow you to enjoy your pets to the fullest, and also to encourage you to seek professional medical attention whenever there are physical symptoms or an overall change in your pet's attitude.
Tracie welcomes any and all questions about cats AND dogs on both her live radio shows. Call in to DOG TALK on Saturdays from 11-Noon (EST) to 800-394-8830 or Wednesdays 8-9 PM (EST) to CAT CHAT 866-675-6675. (You don't need to have Sirius to call in!)
