Pet Foods Research Paper

NORFOLK, VA - Over the course of the last few weeks, pet owners have heard all kinds of reasons why their pet's food might be tainted. The problem is, none of the specialists in the area seem to agree on the cause. Now it appears that the original pet food recall, which included some 60 million cans and foil packs of food from Menu Foods, may not have been extensive enough. Evidence indicates that the same contaminate found in poisoned wet food may also be found in the dry food products of an as yet unknown vendor. Early reports from Menu Foods, the Ontario based company responsible for the initial pet food recall, was that there was a problem with the wheat gluten. This appeared to make sense because a similar problem was responsible for …show more content…
According to the New York State Food Laboratory, they found 40 parts per million of aminopterin in the food samples provided by Menu Foods. The use of aminopterin is not allowed in the U.S. except for research purposes because the drug is known to cause cancer and birth defects in humans. Other countries, however, continue to use the substance in rat poison. Experts were quick to agree, however, that it is highly unlikely that the chemical would be used to spray a crop against rodent infestation. At the time of the March 23rd news conference, the FDA had yet to complete its research into the matter, although they were continuing to focus on the food's wheat gluten. On Friday, March 30th, the agency finally announced that it believes that melamine - - a product used to make plastics - - may be the likely cause of the pet deaths. It has been found in both the pet food itself as well as in the wheat gluten. The FDA went on to say that they could not confirm any earlier statements regarding rat …show more content…
There are plenty of activities to choose from, whether you are interested in seeing Luray Caverns, driving on Skyline Drive, or skiing at Bryce Resort. This is why people flock to this area year round, and the views are amazing. Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountain Line, and with elevations reaching up to near 3000', it is possible to see fifty plus miles on clear days. The massive amounts of Pine Trees deliver unbelievably fresh air, and it is easy to forget pressures at work and home while vacationing here. If you enjoy the great outdoors, there are few places that offer what this area delivers on. This is a wonderful spot to take a family, and there is a hotel that will allow your pet to stay with you. The Sky Chalet is located in the town of Basye, off of route 263, which is connected to Interstate 81. It is a family run bed and breakfast, run by a husband and wife team of Ken and Mona Seay. A lot of their business is in the winter season, when nearby Bryce is open, but they remain busy during the summer months as well. They are friendly, and reserving a room with them was a simple process. This couple lives on site, in their house which is approximately 50 yards from the large cabin, where all of the rooms are located. My wife and I decided to rent their small suite, which is called the Mountain Getaway Room. The cabin is a bit old, but it has