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    The Facts Behind The Pet Food Deaths

    Millions of units of pet food have been recalled recently because pet food manufacturers found that their products had been contaminated with an industrial chemical. This chemical, called melamine, is commonly used in the production of plastics and is sometimes used as a fertilizer in Asian nations. The initial contamination was traced to two ingredients manufactured in a facility in China that was exported to the United States and used in the production of pet food. This contamination has led to a number of pet food deaths in the animals that consumed the tainted food. The deaths were wide spread and occurred across the nation.

    The Chemical - Melamine

    The chemical responsible for the pet food deaths is restricted from use in the manufacture of food designed for human or pets. While not considered highly toxic by regulatory agencies, there are some concerns about the affect melamine will have on the body of individuals and animals that consume the chemical. Currently, melamine is believed to be responsible for the kidney damage and kidney failure that caused the pet food deaths. The sickened animals all exhibited symptoms of kidney failure, including loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea. To date, the US Food and Drug Administration have received hundreds of reports of pet food deaths linked to products containing this industrial chemical.

    What Is Being Done To Correct The Problem?

    In order to minimize the number of pet food deaths that would occur due to the consumption of the tainted products, many pet food manufacturers acted quickly to recall any products that may have been contaminated by the compromised ingredients. Over all, the recall included over one hundred brands of dog food, cat food, and pet treats. Close to 100 million units of pet food were removed from stores shelves and returned to the manufacturers by pet owners. The number of pet food deaths attributed to the tainted products has worried many pet owners and has caused irreparable damage to the reputations of the companies involved in the recall. These companies have lost millions of dollars in revenue because of the pet food deaths attributed to their products.

    What Can I Do To Ensure My Pet Is Safe?

    The US Food and Drug Administration advises all pet owners to obtain a list of the recalled products and to discard any of the products that are found in the home that are included on the list. These products have been linked to numerous pet food deaths and may not be safe for consumption. Pet owners should observe their pets carefully for any sign of kidney failure and should seek medical treatment for their pet as quickly as possible if the pet owner believes that the pet has consumed any of the recalled items. To avoid further pet food deaths, medical treatment should be obtained as soon as any symptoms of kidney failure are observed in your pet. The investigation into the pet food deaths is still being conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration and any new information will be relayed to the public with all possible haste.

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