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luvinmyyorkies · 02-07-2009, 12:00 PM

I received this from a rescue group I adopted from and wanted to pass it on to all of you. I didn't see it anywhere else, but if I missed it and this is a repost, I apologize. It is still worth a second look.

Class Action filed against the makers of Canidae Dog Food
Admin | January 27, 2009 5:16 pm

Madison, Wisconsin, January 26, 2009 – A class action lawsuit has
been filed on behalf of dog owners nationwide against the makers of
CANIDAE brand dog food, seeking payment of veterinarian bills for
dogs who allegedly took ill after consuming the food between last
summer and the present. The lawsuit also asks the Court to order the
defendants, Canidae Corporation and Diamond Pet Foods, to launch a
corrective informational campaign. Affected dogs have experienced
rectal bleeding, loose and bloody stools, lethargy, and death,
according to consumer complaints posted on internet forums and
websites.

"We can't push back the clock: if hundreds or thousands of dogs have
suffered, that can't be reversed. But the lawsuit at least gives dogs
and their owners an avenue for redress," stated Ilan Chorowsky, one
of the plaintiff's lawyers with the Progressive Law Group, which has
offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. The Animal Law
Center, Rosner & Mansfield LLP, and Doyle Lowther LLP also represent the plaintiff.

stovesj · 02-07-2009, 12:36 PM

I just looked this up and apparently the issue was the formula change and people not gradually adjusting their pets to the new formula.

bjh · 02-07-2009, 12:54 PM

My dogs have been on Canidae for years and the new formula did not effect them at all. I guess it is possible there was a bad batch contaminated with something that caused those dogs to get sick.

chattiesmom · 02-07-2009, 01:38 PM

I fed Canidae for years until I learned that it was being manufactured by the Diamond Dog Food Company -- that is bad news. Diamond was in the news several years ago with a recall. My local horse feed dealer was a Diamond Dog Food Distributor and knowing what I know about how they handled the recall I will never knowingly feed/use products manufactured at one of their plants.

For me it was a sad day, because for almost 3 years my furbabies were fed Canidae and did fantastic.

phfgkl · 02-07-2009, 01:41 PM

I used to feed it to mine, then it got too expensive for 6 dogs, so quit. Had thought about starting back up with it, but, when I talked to them at the petstore, they said they had a lot of regular customers that had said their dogs were getting sick, etc. so, they had changed foods. I decided against it after that. I wish they would leave stuff alone when it's working good to begin with

bjh · 02-07-2009, 02:51 PM

I really think there are risks with any type of food we buy for our dogs and ourselves. I could switch to a different brand and it would probably be recalled knowing my luck. At least if Canidae really did have a problem lets hope they are taking extra measures now to prevent it from happening again. From my understanding the food is manufactured at a Diamond facility but Canidae uses their only quality control guidelines.

chestermama · 02-08-2009, 02:41 AM

Their is alot of dog foods that are done in diamond plants, I would say 70- 80%, but the individual dog food co have got to have their own quality control we all hope, I feed chester solid gold and it is done at a diamond plant as well, alot of the top foods are after reading the whole dog food journal.

02-07-2009, 12:00 PM	#1
luvinmyyorkies Yorkies are pure joy Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lansing, Illinois Posts: 641	IMPORTANT INFO - Canidae Dog Food I received this from a rescue group I adopted from and wanted to pass it on to all of you. I didn't see it anywhere else, but if I missed it and this is a repost, I apologize. It is still worth a second look. Class Action filed against the makers of Canidae Dog Food Admin \| January 27, 2009 5:16 pm Madison, Wisconsin, January 26, 2009 – A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of dog owners nationwide against the makers of CANIDAE brand dog food, seeking payment of veterinarian bills for dogs who allegedly took ill after consuming the food between last summer and the present. The lawsuit also asks the Court to order the defendants, Canidae Corporation and Diamond Pet Foods, to launch a corrective informational campaign. Affected dogs have experienced rectal bleeding, loose and bloody stools, lethargy, and death, according to consumer complaints posted on internet forums and websites. "We can't push back the clock: if hundreds or thousands of dogs have suffered, that can't be reversed. But the lawsuit at least gives dogs and their owners an avenue for redress," stated Ilan Chorowsky, one of the plaintiff's lawyers with the Progressive Law Group, which has offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. The Animal Law Center, Rosner & Mansfield LLP, and Doyle Lowther LLP also represent the plaintiff. __________________ *Kathy, mom to Ceasar, Pip, & Max* *RIP my sweet Gizmo* *(10/05/09)*

02-07-2009, 12:36 PM	#2
stovesj Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 3,299	I just looked this up and apparently the issue was the formula change and people not gradually adjusting their pets to the new formula. __________________ JoanneGracie and Izzy Wag More...Bark Less

02-07-2009, 01:38 PM	#4
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I fed Canidae for years until I learned that it was being manufactured by the Diamond Dog Food Company -- that is bad news. Diamond was in the news several years ago with a recall. My local horse feed dealer was a Diamond Dog Food Distributor and knowing what I know about how they handled the recall I will never knowingly feed/use products manufactured at one of their plants. For me it was a sad day, because for almost 3 years my furbabies were fed Canidae and did fantastic. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

02-07-2009, 12:54 PM	#3
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	My dogs have been on Canidae for years and the new formula did not effect them at all. I guess it is possible there was a bad batch contaminated with something that caused those dogs to get sick.

02-07-2009, 01:41 PM	#5
phfgkl BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,376	I used to feed it to mine, then it got too expensive for 6 dogs, so quit. Had thought about starting back up with it, but, when I talked to them at the petstore, they said they had a lot of regular customers that had said their dogs were getting sick, etc. so, they had changed foods. I decided against it after that. I wish they would leave stuff alone when it's working good to begin with

02-07-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I really think there are risks with any type of food we buy for our dogs and ourselves. I could switch to a different brand and it would probably be recalled knowing my luck. At least if Canidae really did have a problem lets hope they are taking extra measures now to prevent it from happening again. From my understanding the food is manufactured at a Diamond facility but Canidae uses their only quality control guidelines.

02-08-2009, 02:41 AM	#7
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	Their is alot of dog foods that are done in diamond plants, I would say 70- 80%, but the individual dog food co have got to have their own quality control we all hope, I feed chester solid gold and it is done at a diamond plant as well, alot of the top foods are after reading the whole dog food journal.