Finally more Diamond/TOTW recall

[mymagicfairy]

My 8 year old nina was on the kirkland brand ...lamb
And got very sick recently
$800 bucks later at the vets
They told us her numbers for her pancreas were very high
Put her on a diet
But now i wonder...if this was all due to the kibble
As she showed all the symptoms many other complain
Lethargic....runny...bloody poop
Hubby wants to get them to cover our vet bills
Anyone been able to get some answers?
I have her now on wellness...but the low fat adult one
Not the one recalled
So scarry!!!

[Cami]

My 8 year old nina was on the kirkland brand ...lamb
And got very sick recently

Probably wishful thinking on your hubby's part. Unless you had her tested for salmonella and it was positive then you don't specifically have "proof" this is what caused her illness. You can assume this was the case but without testing you won't ever know.
I'd still contact the company though and file a report with them. You never know what will happen and what they will tell you.

[whiskers]

Originally Posted by mymagicfairy

My 8 year old nina was on the kirkland brand ...lamb
And got very sick recently
$800 bucks later at the vets
They told us her numbers for her pancreas were very high
Put her on a diet
But now i wonder...if this was all due to the kibble
As she showed all the symptoms many other complain
Lethargic....runny...bloody poop
Hubby wants to get them to cover our vet bills
Anyone been able to get some answers?
I have her now on wellness...but the low fat adult one
Not the one recalled
So scarry!!!

That just sounds like pancreatitis, not salmonella and not something that would be caused by contaminated kibble.

[Cami]

That just sounds like pancreatitis, not salmonella and not something that would be caused by contaminated kibble.

When an animal (or human for that matter) becomes ill (nausea/vomiting is the biggest culprit), it can elevate certain liver enzymes which when tested point to a pancreatic episode. A lot of times a patient will be diagnosed with pancreatitis (acute) or chronic if the liver gets too overloaded and a harder recovery seems eminent (long term illness which would need to be managed).

Salmonella poisoning could easily be overlooked if not specifically tested for and the patient given a diagnosis of pancreatitis since the symptoms are very similar and if testing would show elevated liver enzymes which would fit a pancreatitis diagnosis. Profuse vomiting alone can often times cause the ALT and amylase to elevate but stopping the vomiting and re hydration bring the numbers down. The liver is capable of "healing" fairly quickly (lowering the elevated numbers within days) but often go unchecked that soon after a diagnosis of pancreatitis is made (in canines). This would be helpful in making an accurate diagnosis more often!

I guess what I am trying to say is.....
A dog with salmonella poisoning might very well be sick enough to alter their liver enzymes so that a pancreatitis diagnosis is made. If it were not a terribly serious case of salmonella poisoning (affected their heart, they became anemic, etc...) treatment for the pancreatitis (removing food for 24-48 hours among other things/meds) might very well be helpful. Typically a change in diet is warranted which might involve removing the salmonella source without knowing it.

I hope some of this makes sense. My DH has suffered from pancreatitis for about 20 years and every time he has an attack that lands him in the hospital they always want to test for salmonella (and then some) even though we tell them he has pancreatitis!

[RoxiesEcho]

So what is everyone changing to? I've got my trainer seeing if she can get either Before Grain or Blue Wilderness Freedom grain free. I really want to get my food locally and prefer giving my business to my training facility instead of anyone out of town. Geez! Finding good quality dog food is starting to be a full time job.

[LILYLARUE]

Originally Posted by RoxiesEcho

So what is everyone changing to? I've got my trainer seeing if she can get either Before Grain or Blue Wilderness Freedom grain free. I really want to get my food locally and prefer giving my business to my training facility instead of anyone out of town. Geez! Finding good quality dog food is starting to be a full time job.

I've transitioned to Earthborn once my dogs were eating and pooping normal again. I am reconsidering going back to prey model raw though.

[Gatorblu]

I am going with Wellness Core. Because I travel with my dogs 2-3 times a year I need something that I can readily get. Petsmart and Petco are both carrying this line now.

[Cami]

I'm using Nature's Variety Instinct and Orijen with the thought of going to just Orijen eventually but almost like the idea of using a combination of two foods in the event that something happens with one I can easily drop the other. I hope that doesn't happen but you never know!

[lunishka]

Is anyone going with Blue Buffalo? I have heard great things about that food.

[Mama's Boys]

Originally Posted by RoxiesEcho

So what is everyone changing to? I've got my trainer seeing if she can get either Before Grain or Blue Wilderness Freedom grain free. I really want to get my food locally and prefer giving my business to my training facility instead of anyone out of town. Geez! Finding good quality dog food is starting to be a full time job.

We switched cold turkey from TOTW Pacific Stream to Acana Pacifica. My store recommended it since it's similar to the TOTW formula that Rambo was on. We're on day 3 now, and haven't seen any soft stools or upset tummy.

[Mega's Mom]

Originally Posted by RoxiesEcho

So what is everyone changing to? I've got my trainer seeing if she can get either Before Grain or Blue Wilderness Freedom grain free. I really want to get my food locally and prefer giving my business to my training facility instead of anyone out of town. Geez! Finding good quality dog food is starting to be a full time job.

Originally Posted by lunishka

Is anyone going with Blue Buffalo? I have heard great things about that food.

I switched to Blue Wilderness Salmon (Cornelius was on TOTW Salmon). I quick-changed him which I thought would be a disaster but he adjusted well only after a few days (usually it takes weeks). I'd like to try to get Earthborn in the rotation as well, just need to find it.

[Tuff Love]

Bleh, I am just catching onto this. I feed Wellness Core now but I wonder since one kind of Wellness was recalled if the others are safe? Thora doesn't tolerate change well at all and we've struggled to find foods that work for her.