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<DIV>" Class Action filed against the makers of Canidae Dog Food<BR>Admin |
January 27, 2009 5:16 pm <BR> <BR>Madison, Wisconsin, January 26, 2009 – A
class action lawsuit has been filed<BR>on behalf of dog owners nationwide
against the makers of CANIDAE brand dog<BR>food, seeking payment of veterinarian
bills for dogs who allegedly took ill<BR>after consuming the food between last
summer and the present. The lawsuit<BR>also asks the Court to order the
defendants, Canidae Corporation and Diamond<BR>Pet Foods, to launch a corrective
informational campaign. Affected dogs have<BR>experienced rectal bleeding, loose
and bloody stools, lethargy, and death,<BR>according to consumer complaints
posted on internet forums and websites.<BR><BR>“We can’t push back the clock: if
hundreds or thousands of dogs have<BR>suffered, that can’t be reversed. But the
lawsuit at least gives dogs and<BR>their owners an avenue for redress,” stated
Ilan Chorowsky, one of the<BR>plaintiff’s lawyers with the Progressive Law
Group, which has offices in<BR>Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. The
Animal Law Center, Rosner &<BR>Mansfield LLP, and Doyle Lowther LLP also
represent the plaintiff.<BR><BR>Further information about the lawsuit is
available
at<BR>www.dogfoodclassaction.com..."<BR><BR>--------------------------------------<BR><BR>FOLLOWUP
is below in which Canidae takes no blame whatsoever.<BR><BR>"... We apologize to
all who have voiced their concerns with our new<BR>formulation.<BR>Canidae
distributed letters to retailers, breeders, updated packaging, and<BR>provided
in-store signage, however it appears that this message did not<BR>reach all of
our customers. <BR><BR>The new formulation, with increased levels of meat
protein, lowered<BR>carbohydrates, and an increased overall complex carbohydrate
quality,<BR>provides the most nutritious, all natural, palatable products.
Canidae never<BR>uses soy, corn, wheat, by-products, grain fractions, or fillers
in our food.<BR><BR>If you believe your pet has experienced challenges related
to the new<BR>formula we suggest feeding smaller portions multiple times a day.
Adding<BR>warm water can decrease the chance of pets eating too quickly and
not<BR>chewing thoroughly. It’s not unusual for pets to experience some
digestive<BR>issues when transitioning, but if your problems persist, contact
your<BR>veterinarian to rule out any underlying health concerns. For more
tips,<BR>visit canidae.com/transitioningfromorig.html. <BR><BR>Due to increased
commodity costs, we’ve changed our packaging sizes,<BR>reducing the overall
weight by approximately 3-5 pounds per bag. The new<BR>sizes are more consistent
with other brands and allow for easier handling. <BR><BR>We are committed to
bringing quality products to pet owners and in June that<BR>commitment led us to
Diamond’s manufacturing facility. Diamond facilities<BR>have rigorous quality
control processes, utilizing a 141-point ingredient<BR>test protocol. All
products are subject to a 10-point final product safety<BR>review and Canidae
has also implemented hourly testing to confirm quality<BR>and product safety in
our onsite laboratory. All Canidae products meet or<BR>exceed AAFCO nutrient
profiles in USDA and FDA approved facilities. <BR><BR>At Canidae, we are
committed to providing you and your pets the highest<BR>standard of excellence
for product quality, palatability, and customer<BR>satisfaction. Please call
800-398-1600 or visit www.canidae.com to let us<BR>know what we can do to serve
you better. <BR><BR>Canidae<BR>Scott Whipple and John Gordon<BR>Owners<BR>PO Box
3610<BR>San Luis Obispo, CA 93403"<BR></DIV></FONT><br/><font style="color:black;font:normal 10pt arial,san-serif;"> <hr style="margin-top:10px"/>Stay up to date on the latest news - <a href="http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000022">from sports scores to stocks and so much more</a>.</font></DIV></BODY></HTML>