Recalled cat food was real big in the news a couple of years ago. There is nothing worse than feeding your beloved pet tainted food. Especially when the brand that you have been using for years turns out to be one that was included in the cat food recall list.

If you have a few cats or want to know how to keep them happy like the cat pictured to the right learning about current pet food recalls is a great way to keep your furry friend healthy. If you have a dog or a cat for a pet in my opinion you should be concerned about pet food recalls of the past and present. For instance Best Choice a fairly popular brand that manufacturers tuna and chicken for cats recently had a recall next section down will explain how I located this information.

So it’s important to make sure what your feeding your cat is safe. Just because the word Best is in the name does not mean that it’s really good for your pets. You also want to investigate the ingredients to make sure there is not too many fillers or preservatives that will be harmful to the feline digestive system.

Below I will provide a cat food recall list from a recall that is a few years old. We all love our pets and we want to make sure that we are not feeding them poison. It was proven that recalled cat food has caused the deaths of more than 4000 animals. This tainted food is also responsible for the severe illness of an undisclosed amount of cats.

Even though the recall is over I will never use the cat food on the recall list now or in the future, due to the gross negligence of these cat food-manufacturing companies. As far as the availability of the latest and most recent information I go directly to the American Veterinary Medical Association pet food safety and recalls alert page.  

There is a ton of information there and it can be hard to manage. I recommend sorting the list from the top row by Species. This makes it eiser to search the results. It’s up to you how you use the info provided. It would seem that preparing meals for your cat would be a safe way to feed your pet.

More information on home cooking for cats can be found on my page about free cat food recipes. Recalled cat food is a very serious matter to me and my family. Please review the list below and take the appropriate action that you feel is necessary. Note: The list is for the old recall (not active now) and in alphabetical order for your convenience.

Old cat food recall list

There are a lot of companies on this list and again how you use this information is up to you. For me these companies showed irresponsibility by letting pet owners down. If I decide to do business with these companies again I will have to watch them like a hawk.

Dry Cat Food

1. Blue Buffalo Spa Select Kitten 2. Drs. Fosters and Smith 3. Evolve Kitten Food 4. Health Diet 5. Hills Prescription Diet m/d 6. Kasco 7. Lick Your Chops 8. Natural Balance – Venison Flavor 9. Royal Canin Veterinary Diet

Cat Treats

1. Pounce Meaty Morsels

Wet cat Food

1. Americas Choice, Preferred Pets 2. Authority (Pet Smart brand) 3. Best Choice 4. Blue Buffalo 5. Cat’s Choice 6. Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul 7. Companion (Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores) 8. Compliments 9. Co-Op Gold 10. Demoulas Market Basket 11. Despar 12. Eukanuba 13. Fame 14. Feline Classic 15. Feline Cuisine 16. Fine Feline Cat 17. Food Lion 18. Foodtown Store Brand 19. Giant Companion 20. Giant Eagle 21. Hannaford 22. Harmony Farms 23. Hill Country Fare 24. Hy-Vee 25. Iams 26. J.E. Mondou 27. La Griffe 28. Laura Lynn 29. Li’l Red 30. Loving Meals 31. Masters Choice 32. Max Cat 33. Medi-Cal 34. Meijer’s Main Choice 35. Natural Balance 36. Natural Ultramix (Castor and Pollux) 37. Nutriplan

38. Nutro Max Gourmet Classics 39. Nutro Natural Choice 40. Paws 41. Pet Pride (Kroger brand) 42. Performatrin Ultra 43. Presidents Choice 44. Price Chopper 45. Priority US (Safeway brand) 46. Publix Store Brand 47. Roche Brothers 48. Roundy’s 49. Royal Canin Medi-Cal Feline Dissolution Formula 50. Save-A-Lot Special Blend 51. Schnucks 52. Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts Cans 53. Sophistacat (PetSmart brand) 54. Special Kitty Canada 55. Special Kitty US (Wal-Mart brand) 56. Springfield Prize 57. Sprout 58. Stop & Shop Companion 59. Stuzzy Gold 60. Tops Companion 61. Triumph 62. Wegmans 63. Weis Total Pet 64. Western Family Canada 65. Western Family US 66. White Rose 67. Winn Dixie Brand 68. Your Pet

If you want to know more about what nutrients your pets are missing talk to your veterinarian about the special needs of your specific pet.

Learn more about your cats digestive system and try testing foods that are not on the recalled cat food list. Buy this test food in small quantities to make sure you and your pet can both live with the choice. Then you can stock up and save by purchasing in bulk.

Many pet owners try to feed their pets natural or organic foods that are fit for human consumption. But this may not be the best diet for your pet, so be sure to talk to your vet about getting regular checkups for your dog, cat, gerbil, or ferret.

More information from us about the pet food industry as related to recalled cat food is available here on our page about pet food companies.

Since we are on the topic of recalled cat food here is some information on genetically modified pet foods and healthy organic pet foods.

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The free cat food recipes book has been temporarily removed while the site goes through some changes. I posted 3 of my pets favorite dishes under the video below. You can print the whole page or copy and paste the text into notepad if you want. I ask you to watch the video so we are on the same page when it comes to cooking for cats. Need more recipes? There’s a paid version at the Food Guide For Cats Website.

When all the news and information about the pet food recalls started to surface a few years back we decided that home preparation of our pets meals was the right thing for our family. Even though the recalls are over for now you never know when they will return or some bad batches of pet food will be released.

We have been cooking for the cats for years and it’s been a huge success for us. The cats love the food we cook and we love making them happy. Some of the meals are very simple and require no actual cooking. We have also tried making double sized batches by simply doubling the ingredients in the home made pet food recipes guide. This gives us food for 4 days for two cats.

Cat lovers pamper their feline friends. They give them the best food the most fashionable collars and the best toys. So when cat food starts getting recalled what are we going to do? Make healthy foods for your fur covered family member. You cook for yourself so why not your pet? Cat cookbooks teach people how to prepare tasty treats and quick meals.

Find your own cat food recipes

This has worked out so well that I purchased the re-sale rights to the book and will eventually be providing it for free to site visitors. As soon as I figure out how to do it with out messing up the site. Until then, the two I use most are at the bottom. You can also get a professionally written guide for pet food cooking at home on Amazon for around 15 bucks. Plus you can find some more online for free. You can search for some these titles that are in my book.

Beef and Veggie Broth*Better Than Grass Salad*Birthday Treat for Kitty*Cat Cookies*Cat Crackers*Chicken and Pasta Stew*Chicken and Sardines*Chicken Cheeseburger*Crispy Trout Dinner*Fabulous Fish balls*Feline Feast*Glop (Kitty Pudding)*Ham it Up Cat Treats*Kipper Supreme* Special Note: Do not feed your cat Grapes, Onions, or Raisins. There are a couple recipes in free books that have these as listed ingredients (just leave them out).

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Try my kitties favorite Beef and Veggie Broth

Ingredient List:
1/2 cup raw coarsely chopped trimmed beef
A few tablespoons of beef broth. I like to use the all natural variety not the canned or dehydrated powder stuff.
2 tablespoons cooked oatmeal
1 tablespoon dried barley grass powder. You can find this at pet food stores.
1 cooked minced veggie choose your cat’s favorite. My cats like peas and carrots when they are fully cooked. These are some of the sweeter vegetables that many cats love and are good for them. I was also surprised that my pets like finely chop broccoli florets when cooked to slightly mushy.

Instructions for Home cooked beef and veggie broth for pets.
Cook raw trimmed beef in just enough broth to cover it completely. Simmer over medium to low heat until beef is cooked all the way thru. Shred the beef with a fork and then chop it to the size your pets enjoy. My cats prefer small pieces in all their prepared meals. Then mix the meat with the broth in which it was cooked. Add the minced veggie and the barley grass powder. Stir the mixture well for a few minutes. Last we add the oatmeal as a thickener to achieve the consistency that kitty likes. I have one cat that is a big gravy lover so I spoon some extra gravy on her portions.

Homemade cat treats

Ham flavored home cooked Kitty Treats. You can use Beef or chicken flavored baby food as a substitute for the recommended ham baby food. I have tried all 3 and my little piggies like ham the best.

List of Ingredients.
1 jar (2-1/2ounces) strained ham baby food
5/8 cup cat wheat germ
5/8 cup non-fat milk powder
1 egg, beaten

Here are the cooking directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray cookie sheet with your favorite vegetable oil spray. Then you mix the baby food of choice, wheat germ, non fat milk powder, and beaten egg in medium mixing bowl until you reach a smooth consistency. Drip mixture in treat sized portions 1/4 teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased or non-stick baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cooking time varies depending on the size of the treats and the accuracy of the oven. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack.

Store baked treats in airtight container or plastic bag and place in refrigerator or freezer. MAKES 2-1/2 to 3 dozen kitty treats. Special notes: Cat wheat germ is available at pet stores and often tolerated better than regular. Same goes for the powered non fat milk. Some cats can be lactic intolerant just like people. We always recommend trying new foods in small trial sizes to make sure they agree with your cat. Consulting an expert is recommended when it comes to changing how your pet eats.

Bland but tasty lunch or dinner for finicky felines

Short Ingredient List:
1 cup shredded chicken light and dark meat mixture is preferred. It can be boiled, steamed or micro waved.
1/4 cup fresh broccoli or cauliflower steamed.
1/4 cup shredded or minced carrots steamed.
All Natural or organic chicken broth or any with a lower sodium count per serving. Soups and broth have a tendency to be very heavy with salt.

Here is how you build it! First you mix all the ingredients with enough chicken broth to hold it together and put it in a baking dish or pan. Then I like to bake it at 350 for about 30 minutes or you can broil and microwave it. Although everything was already cooked Its not done until it flakes and is very tender or easy to chew consistency. This same recipe can be used with fish. You can also vary the recipe by adding rice or different vegetables you know kitty likes.

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You’ve decided that it’s time to litter train your cat. Remember to be patient and expect your cat to backslide at least once.

It will take some time but cats usually pick up on how to use the litter box fairly quick.

When litter training a cat you need to:

1. Choose the appropriate sized litter box. Cats need room to go. Most pet stores allow cat owners to take their cat inside the store. Have your cat try out several different sizes for the right fit.

2. Use clumping litter. I suggest clumping litter because after your cat uses the litter box, the litter will ball up or clump with the cats waste making it easier for you to scoop up and dispose of along with the smell.

3. Choose the proper location for the litter box. When litter training a cat make sure you place the litter box in a clean, quiet and secluded location of your house that is easily accessible to your cat. Cats will avoid using the litter box if it is located in a high traffic area with a lot of noise. This includes the area where your cat eats.

For more information on litter training a cat go to http://www.squidoo.com/litter_training_a_cat.