Still 'wild' after all these years Sep 23, 2007
n Science Diet Kitten Growth. n peas and corn (frozen). (Pensacola News Journal)
Sheriff says drug dog doing well, has helped in 23 arrests Sep 18, 2007
Ronik is fed Science Diet, which Hires said was recommended by the vet. e watch what he eats, Robinson said, adding that he tries to keep the dog, which was 68 pounds when he arrived, between 80 to 85 pounds. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
AT WOODS EDGE Aug 25, 2007
"Daddy, I have mud on my shoes but it doesn't smell or feel like mud." Woods Edge spans two acres of diverse habitats, any one of them suitable for our Wonder Labrador to deposit last evening's bowl of Science Diet. She chooses the front yard three feet from the sidewalk. (SunOnline)
Humane Society Calendar Photo Contest begins Aug 13, 2007
This year s sponsors include Bank Midwest, Nodaway Valley Bank, Citizens Bank , HyVee, Wal-Mart, The PETCO Foundation and Hill s Science Diet. The professionally printed calendars can be ordered now and cost 12. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
SPCA, Hill's Team Up To Promote Pet Adoption Aug 11, 2007
Lisa Whitorff of Hill's Science Diet said that even at full price, adopting from the SPCA is a good value. The organization gives you a free veterinary check, food, leash, and a packet of goodies. (KCRA 3, CA)
Banfield Announces Fittest Pet of the Year Winners Aug 1, 2007
With medical guidance from Stacy Lettsome, DVM at the Tucker Banfield, long walks with his owner and Hill's Science Diet r/d Canine low calorie Pet food, Tyson Collins safely lost 20 pounds in 6 months on the PetFit Challenge ... "One night he jumped up on the TV and we could not believe that he made the jump -- an incredible feat for Boris." To help combat obesity in Pets, Banfield, The Pet Hospital, the nation's largest private veterinary practice, teamed up with Hill's(R) Pet Nutrition, the... (PR Newswire)
Colgate-Palmolive second-quarter earnings rise 42 percent on improved margins Jul 26, 2007
New York-based Colgate-Palmolive sells toothpaste, Palmolive and Irish Spring soaps, Tom's of Maine natural care products, Hill's Science Diet pet food and other brand names. Net income rose to $415. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Humane Society needs help Jul 15, 2007
Bags of Science Diet Brand pet food are also sold to the public as a fundraiser. Assistant Manager Karen Simmers said that while the organization continues to welcome and be grateful for generous donations from Pinal County residents, "We still desperately need money.". (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Pets will be fixed before leaving shelter Jul 7, 2007
A contract with Hills Science Diet is currently on hold due to the volume of donations the shelter has received. The dog-food company is offering the county free food in exchange for advertising at the shelter, which must pay delivery costs. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
The (Anna)belle of the ball Jun 15, 2007
The NHSPCA is in desperate need of high quality brand canned and dry dog food; such as Pedigree, Science Diet and Nutro. Call the Adoption Front Desk at ext. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Counterfeit Colgate Toothpaste Found Jun 14, 2007
Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom's of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate's global business, visit the Company's web site at. (PR Newswire)
Records: Menu Foods harassed pet owners with lawyers May 26, 2007
Court records: Menu Foods harassed pet owners who had lawyers - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Daily Briefing e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today)
Gypsy needs home for her golden years May 25, 2007
The N.H. SPCA is in desperate need of high-quality brand canned and dry dog food, such as Pedigree, Science Diet and Nutro. Reader Reaction These discussions and our forums are not moderated. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pet store entrepreneur takes a second turn, goes upscale May 20, 2007
The pet-food manufacturing world is dominated by Nestle-Purina, Mars, Procter & Gamble's Iams line and Science Diet. Discounters like Wal-Mart and Target can beat any price. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Quality Supply Apr 29, 2007
The store stocks a large selection of pet supplies for everything from rabbits to dogs, including pet foods from Iams, Nutro and Science Diet. For the kids, Quality Supply always has a large display of Breyer horse and livestock figurines, and the candy selection at the checkout is extensive enough to satisfy anybody s sweet tooth. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pet food scare prompts checks of imported human fare Apr 26, 2007
Now, 80 food products for dogs and 56 for cats -- including such major brands as Alpo, Mighty Dog and Hill's Science Diet -- have been recalled because they contain ingredients that could be tainted. CNN's Richard Davis and Katy Byron contributed to this report. (CNN -- Health)
Colgate Announces Strong 1st Quarter Apr 26, 2007
Strong sales of Science Diet Indoor Cat food in new chicken and seafood flavors drove growth in the U.S. specialty retail channel during the quarter ... Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom's of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. (MSN Money)
Pet food saga will take a bite out of vets' retail sales Apr 25, 2007
Supermarket sales of dog food are dominated by Foodcorp-owned Nola, Nestl Purina Petcare and Masterfoods, while premium brands such as Royal Canin and Hills Science Diet are retailed by veterinarians. Nola managing director Chris van der Merwe said that when the crisis began he had been concerned that sales would be hurt "as everybody in the industry got beaten" by media reports. (Business Report, South Africa)
What to feed your pet now Apr 16, 2007
Some are second-guessing their decisions to feed their pets pricier foods such as Procter e Co.'s Iams and Eukanuba s Pet Nutrition Inc.'s Science Diet. Iams and Science Diet were both part of the recall, along with many lower-end brands, suggesting to some shocked pet owners what many veterinarians have said all along: There's little evidence that fancy pet foods are healthier than the cheap stuff. (SunSpot.net)
It’s a good life Apr 15, 2007
Even reputable pillars of pet health like Eukanuba and Science Diet contained the contaminated wheat gluten, a sticky protein used as a thickening agent in the gravy. Melamine, a chemical which has a number of industrial uses, was found in the wheat gluten, causing renal failure. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
"I killed my cat " Rat poison found in recalled pet foodUpdated March 31 Apr 13, 2007
Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts Cans 31. Sophistacat 32. (Monroe Courier, CT)
SOME SCIENCE REQUIRED: BONE APPETIT Apr 11, 2007
"I'm still a great proponent of using Science Diet and those similar diets, as long as you check the (recall) list and make sure it's not on it.". "I think all the foods that are on the shelves right now are probably OK," Muratore said. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Serving up death Apr 11, 2007
Brands with dubious names such as Big Red, Cadillac, Price Chopper, White Rose and Your Pet were recalled alongside of more credible-sounding trusted names including Iams, Eukanuba, Mighty Dog, Nutriplan, Science Diet and Nutro Natural Choice. The shear volume of recalls left the incredulous consumer to wonder, "Is all dog and cat food made by Menu Foods?" As it turned out, Menu Foods only makes wet food, giving the consumer a furtive glance into the secretive world of pet food manufacturing. (PSU Daily Vanguard)
Tainted pet food not a problem locally Apr 11, 2007
"The only dry dog food that I am aware of locally that might be affected is Hill's Science Diet," he said. Julie Pharr, who purchases pet foods for the Ark Valley Coop says none of the brands they carry have been recalled, and she hasn't heard of any local animals being affected by the tainted foods. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Temecula dog survives tainted food Apr 10, 2007
Science Diet Kitten Savory Cuts Ocean Fish 3 oz and 5 ... Science Diet Feline Adult Savory Cuts Beef 5 ... Science Diet Feline Adult Savory Cuts Chicken 5. (North County Times)
Pet food retreat Apr 8, 2007
Abby Cochran, a veterinary technician at Lafayette Animal Hospital, also recommends Hills Science Diet ... The recall did not involve any other Prescription Diet or Science Diet products, said the company, a division of Colgate-Palmolive Co.. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
List of recalled pet food Apr 7, 2007
Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts: Sliced Beef/Gravy, can. Sliced Chicken/Gravy, can. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
LA Couple Sues Menu Foods Over Death, Illness Of Golden Retrievers Apr 7, 2007
Menu Foods has recalled more than 60 million cans and pouches of wet dog and cat food sold under such names as Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet and Nutro Ultra. Copyright 2007 by. (NBC4.tv, CA)
All Menu Foods Pet Food with ChemNutra Wheat Gluten Voluntarily Recalled Apr 7, 2007
Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts Can. Jun/19/08. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
More Pet Food Recalled Apr 6, 2007
The recalled cat food includes selected dates for Authority sliced chicken cans; Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics kitten and senior pouches; Pet Pride tuna, chicken, turkey and beef cans; Sophistacat chicken, beef, and salmon cans; and Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts cans. The recalled dog food includes selected dates for Great Choice liver grill cuts in cans; Pet Pride chicken teriyaki and stew pouches; Springfield Prize chicken cuts cans; and Stater Brothers chicken cuts cans. (Forbes)
Officials check into cats' deaths Apr 5, 2007
The FDA has reported pet food recalls by several manufacturers, including those sold under the brands Iams, Eukanuba, Mighty Dog and Science Diet. About 100 brands of cat and dog food have been recalled. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Salmonella Becomes Concern Of Pet Owners, Recall Widens Apr 4, 2007
The recall didn't involve any other Prescription Diet or Science Diet products, said the company, a division of Colgate-Palmolive Co. Hill's said no other Hills Prescription Diet or Science Diet products were affected by the voluntary recall. Although the FDA continues to blame tainted wheat gluten for recent cat and dog illnesses and deaths, a mounting number of complaints about sick and dying animals who ate only dry food that did not contain wheat gluten strongly suggests another source of... (North Country Gazette)
Dry pet food pulled from stores Apr 3, 2007
On Friday, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. that makes the Prescription and Science Diet brand foods pulled its Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food. Hill's Science Diet Savory Cuts Feline canned foods had already been pulled from the market. (Daily Triplicate)
Pet lovers scramble for details of recall Apr 3, 2007
Iams, Eukanuba, Hill's Science Diet and some Purina brands are participating in a voluntary recall, as well. Hallett emphasized that no dry foods have been recalled. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
Recall details: Check for your brand Apr 3, 2007
Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts. Ocean Fish Dinner in Sauce Savory Cuts Kitten. (CNN -- US)
Pet food recall hits home Apr 2, 2007
As the recalls expand to brands such as Science Diet and Purina, it s the lawsuits that follow closely on their coattails. This is just the tip of the iceberg, said local veterinarian B.J. Darnell. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Pet food recall widens to dry type Apr 1, 2007
The recall did not involve any other Prescription Diet or Science Diet products, said the company, a division of Colgate-Palmolive Co.. FDA officials confirmed that Hill's Pet Nutrition used the same wheat gluten supplier as the Menu Foods plant, which recently recalled 60 million containers of wet pet food. (Kansas City Star)
Pet Food Recall Lawsuits Piling Up Apr 1, 2007
Science Diet is now recalling M-D dry pet food for cats. That's a food you can only get from your vet by prescription, usually used to fight obesity in cats. (WTKR.com, VA)
Nestle's Purina Pulls Some Alpo Brand Products as Pet-Food Recall Widens Apr 1, 2007
Yesterday, Colgate-Palmolive Co. unit Hill's Pet Nutrition, the maker of Science Diet pet foods, recalled its Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food because it may contain gluten from the Menu Foods supplier. The FDA has received more than 8,000 complaints from pet owners, although the official number of cat and dog deaths tied to the recall is 16. (Bloomberg)
Special Report: The Poisoning of Our Pets Apr 1, 2007
The massive recall affected 95 different brands from generic, in-store labels for Food Lion and Wal-Mart to so-called "premium" pet chow like Iams and Science Diet. (Click for a full recall list) The company has since expanded its recall to all products on store shelves of the types originally withdrawn, in order, it claims, to ensure that all the possibly tainted merchandise is out of the food supply. (Scientific American)
Latest pet food recall confined to a few cats Apr 1, 2007
The recall did not involve any other Prescription Diet or Science Diet products, said Hill's Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive Co.. Earlier this month, Menu Foods recalled 60 million containers of cat and dog food, sold throughout North America under nearly 100 brands after animals died of kidney failure after eating the Canadian company's products. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Reiterates Only One Product Recalled, Prescription Diet(TM) m/d(TM) Feline Dry Food Apr 1, 2007
No other Hill's Prescription Diet(R) or Science Diet(R) products are affected by this voluntary recall ... No other Hill's Prescription Diet(R) or Science Diet(R) products are affected by this voluntary recall ... Hill's Science Diet Savory Cuts Feline canned cat foods, manufactured by Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution. (PR Newswire)
Looking out for outcast critters Mar 31, 2007
With the added burden of the seized dogs and the loss of their pet food supplier after ARKAT in Dumas was destroyed by tornadoes last month, Whiteford is working to get the shelter animals on Science Diet. Science Diet has a program for shelters where the food is free, all you have to do is pay for shipping, Whiteford said. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
New toxin suspected in pet deaths Food possibly tainted by agent used in plastics Mar 31, 2007
The company said the recall did not involve any other Prescription Diet or Science Diet products. Sundlof said the FDA had received calls from people who said their pets had died after eating dry food. (FOX59, IN)
Recall expands on pet food Mar 31, 2007
No other Hill's Prescription Diet or Science Diet products are affected, said the company, a division of Colgate-Palmolive Co.. "The important point today is that the source of the adulteration has been identified and removed from our system," said Paul Henderson, Menu Foods' chief executive officer and president. (SunSpot.net)
Valley pets' deaths bring food recall crisis home Mar 31, 2007
The recall didn't involve any other Prescription Diet or Science Diet products, said the company. FDA was working to rule out the possibility that the contaminated wheat gluten could have made it into any human food. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Single Product, Prescription Diet(TM) m/d(TM) Feline Dry Food, Only Product Containing Wheat Gluten Mar 31, 2007
No other Hill's Prescription Diet(R) or Science Diet(R) products are affected by this voluntary recall. Hill's Science Diet Savory Cuts Feline canned cat foods, manufactured by Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution ... Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. manufactures Prescription Diet(R) brand pet foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, and Science Diet(R) brand pet foods sold through veterinarians and finer pet specialty stores. (PR Newswire)
Poisoned pet food recall has little impact in Siouxland Mar 30, 2007
"None of the vets would have sold any of the food on the list. There was only one Science Diet one on that list.". According to the Menu Foods recall list, the Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts in cans was listed, but no dry foods. (Sioux City Journal)
DeKalb cat sickened by recalled pet food Mar 29, 2007
Menu Foods provides pet food to high-end brands like Eukanuba, Iams, and Science Diet, as well as bargain brands and store brands including Wal-Mart, Meijer, and Hy-Vee. Manda Mershon, a veterinary assistant at Malta Veterinary Hospital, said the hospital has seen several local cases of poisoning from the recalled foods. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Pet owners urged to call hot lines Mar 29, 2007
Some of the recalled brands have set up their own hotlines, including Iams, Eukanuba, Mighty Dog and Science Diet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which is investigating the contamination, has complaint hotlines, too one for each state. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Natual pet foods Mar 28, 2007
We checked some labels, and a Science Diet dog food's main ingredient is listed as chicken by-product meal. Cerasuolo said that's ground, rendered clean parts of the carcass including necks, feet, intestines, and possibly some feathers and feces. (10NBC.com, NY)
Vets urge caution over raw pet foods Mar 28, 2007
Yet interest is building given Menu Foods' recall of more than 90 brands of canned and pouched dog and cat foods, from Wal-Mart's brand to premium-priced sellers Iams and Science Diet. DINNER. (USA Today)
Protect pets Mar 28, 2007
Cat food brands sold in the Brewton area that are part of the list of recalled products include Eukanuba, Iams, Loving Meals, pets Price, Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts Cans, Special Kitty and Winn Dixie. Dog food brands sold in the Brewton area include Eukanuba, Iams, Mighty Dog pouches, Ol'Roy and Winn Dixie. (Brewton Standard, AL)
That deadly taste ... Mar 28, 2007
It has already pulled 60 million cans and pouches of wet food off the shelves - including some of the popular Science Diet, Iams, Nutriplan and Eukanuba selections. In all, 42 cat food and 53 dog food brands are affected by this recall. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Deerfield Beach woman sues Canadian manufacturer over tainted pet food Mar 28, 2007
Menu Foods produces pet food for various brands, including Iams, Science Diet and Winn-Dixie. The recall applies to all "cuts and gravy" style products packaged between Dec. 3 and March 6. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Fallout From Tainted Pet Food Continues Mar 28, 2007
Menu Foods recalled dozens of its wet food brands, including the popular Science Diet and Iams, after pets began falling ill earlier this month ... She said that's hard for people who may have bought more expensive, top-shelf brands like Science Diet. (The Ledger)
Rat Poison Found in Recalled Pet Food Mar 27, 2007
The brands include Iams, Science Diet, America's Choice, Preferred Pets, Eukanuba, and Nutriplan. The stores that sold them include Ahold USA Inc., Kroger Co., Safeway, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., PetSmart Inc. and Pet Valu Inc. A full list can be seen at the Menu Foods Web site at www. (MEDLINEplus)
Pet owner vigilance urged Mar 26, 2007
Affected brands include Iams, Eukanuba and Science Diet. The company said the expanded recall will help to identify affected lot numbers. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Rat Poison Found in Pet Food Linked to 14 Deaths Mar 25, 2007
The poison, aminopterin, a rodenticide that has not been approved for use in the United States or in Canada, was found in wet food manufactured by Menu Foods of Ontario and distributed under more than 90 brands, including Eukanuba, Hill;s Science Diet and Nutro Natural Choice, and under store brands including Hannaford, Wal-Mart and Winn-Dixie. (A complete list can be found at menufoods. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Pet food recall sparks panic among owners Mar 25, 2007
More than 90 dog and cat foods were recalled, including popular brand names like Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet and Nutro. While the companies mandate individual recipes, the foods were manufactured by Ontario, Canada-based Menu Foods. (Newsday)
Total recall: Can Menu Foods recover? Mar 24, 2007
And it involved products sold by some of the world's biggest companies, including Nestl; (Purina), Procter & Gamble (Iams), Colgate-Palmolive Co. (Science Diet) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (Ol'Roy and Special Kitty). It was clear from the press release that at least one customer knew what was coming. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Heartbreak, hope flood animal blog Mar 24, 2007
Smokey did not eat the recalled food but a food made by Science Diet, which I forced him to eat when he wanted to avoid it. Now I feel guilty; maybe he knew something I didn't. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Lawsuits piling up for pet food company Mar 24, 2007
The affected brands include Eukanuba, Western Family, Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts, Cadillac, Compliments, O'Roy Canada, and President's Choice. To see which products have been recalled, visit www. (Yahoo News -- Animals & Insects)
Maker of recalled pet food still has safe items in stores Mar 23, 2007
Instead, it makes food that is packaged in cans and pouches under popular brand names including Mixables, Nutro and Science Diet. In a news release, Menu said its food is sold at retailers including Kroger Co., Safeway Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and PetSmart Inc. It is also found at other supermarkets, drugstores and convenience stores. (AZCentral -- Business)
BAY AREAPet food scare keeps vets busy Mar 23, 2007
BAY AREA / Pet food scare keeps vets busy / Cautious dog, cat owners react to symptoms similar to those of still baffling contamination. Everything that's wrong with their pets, they think it's the food," said Dr. Daryl Schawel, a veterinarian at Contra Costa Veterinary Emergency Center in Concord. "The problem is, there are millions of reasons for an animal to have acute kidney failure. (San Francisco Chronicle)
