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Old September 7th, 2008, 03:49 PM
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If you have just eaten don't read this

With all the cats that are dependent on me for food - I think I'm at 12 help! -I try to feed them a decent kibble (Eaglepack or equivalent) and then canned morning and night (a spoonful of Friskies). The Friskies has always bothered me and even more so now, read on...
Yesterday I found a bug in a small can of Friskies chicken, I'm talking about a small black worm about an inch long and very alive. And I had bought a case of 24 cans! The salespeople at Mondou were dumbstruck, then they carefully retaped the foil over the can in question many more times than was strictly necessary and refunded my money.
I probably could have sued for damages, plus pain and suffering...
I'm beginning to think that feeding Orijen exclusively, or a similar grain-free product, with some raw chicken thrown down from time to time, may be the way to go.
Otherwise, I'll be looking closely in every can, forever. And what about the crap we can't see?
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Old September 7th, 2008, 03:57 PM
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Badger,that is just awful
I have been feeding mine a can of Fancy Feast ever now and then,but mostly Wellness.
Mine did not like Orijen dry,they don't eat much dry food period.
But I don't feed 12 cats like you do..
I remember yrs ago,we bought some Kentucky fried chicken and inside the breading on one piece there were dead maggots,I have never had KFC since
I think your idea of feeding Orijen is ok,especially with 12 kitties..
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Old September 7th, 2008, 04:55 PM
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Badger,that is just awful
I have been feeding mine a can of Fancy Feast ever now and then,but mostly Wellness.
Mine did not like Orijen dry,they don't eat much dry food period.
But I don't feed 12 cats like you do..
I remember yrs ago,we bought some Kentucky fried chicken and inside the breading on one piece there were dead maggots,I have never had KFC since
I think your idea of feeding Orijen is ok,especially with 12 kitties..

Okay...so curiousity got me into this post, now I'm TOTALLY off of KFC forever.......
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Old September 7th, 2008, 05:26 PM
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The plus is they are all mad for Orijen, even Mousse. What about adding water to make a bit of gravy (the kibble is slightly flaky, with no grain to bind it)?
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Old September 7th, 2008, 05:29 PM
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badger

but chico u made my stomache churn...we have a kfc in the plaza next to us so when we get fast food its usally that.....

did u show it to the KFC people??? *dry heave*

I dont think ill ever be able to eat there again.
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Old September 7th, 2008, 05:30 PM
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The plus is they are all mad for Orijen, even Mousse. What about adding water to make a bit of gravy (the kibble is slightly flaky, with no grain to bind it)?
When I fed orijen exclusively, I did that. Onnie likes his gravy. Seemed to work well.
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Old September 7th, 2008, 05:34 PM
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The plus is they are all mad for Orijen, even Mousse. What about adding water to make a bit of gravy (the kibble is slightly flaky, with no grain to bind it)?

Do they eat the kibble right away or does it sit? I think it was W4R or SCM or growler (can't remember which) who said if the kibble gets wet and sits too long (1/2 hour or so) spores can start growing.
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only a half hour...wow didnt know that
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Old September 7th, 2008, 05:41 PM
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It may have been a little longer but I was surprised at how fast it happened too.
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Old September 7th, 2008, 06:30 PM
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Oh, they tear right into it. Would putting it in the fridge delay that deterioration?
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Old September 7th, 2008, 07:09 PM
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What about adding water to make a bit of gravy (the kibble is slightly flaky, with no grain to bind it)?
I've always done that and they love it.
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Old September 8th, 2008, 07:43 AM
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Purpledomino,soo sorry about that,I was never a fan of KFC anyway,but this happened about 15 yrs ago,things probably have improved
We did bring back to KFC,got our money back,with an offer of free lunch,no don't think soSorry for going
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