Understanding Cat Food Recalls

Pet food recalls can be scary events especially if there is a recall of a dog food or treat you give your cat. There are many reasons for a recall but poor quality control is often the culprit. Mold, salmonella or Listeria contamination has been implicated in recent cat food recalls. Your cat could suffer from vomiting, diarrhea, headaches and abdominal pain if she eats this recalled food. Sometimes cat food is contaminated slight amounts of melamine. A lack of certain vitamins or minerals can trigger a recall. Large cat food companies can manage a recall quickly if necessary because they have large financial and personnel resources. Yet these same large companies can have more problems since they have a large distribution channel where things can go wrong. Watch for cat food recalls on the news and the Internet and follow recommendations. For more information, contact your veterinarian Chico, CA.