Over 2,400 pets have been submitted to a directory of affected animals.

UPDATE: F.D.A confirms presences of other chemical, melamine, a fertilizer agent. Dry foods may now also be suspect. See breaking New York Times story.

ASPCA reports that the deaths are too varied to all be explained as rat poison contamination. In fact think how much rat poison it would take to contaminate 60 million cans of pet food such that a pet would die after a meal or two. It’s Bhopallian mismanagement. It’s disgusting and it’s a giant wake-up call to pet owners, pet food brands, and hopefully the U. S. Government.

Deep in my heart, I now feel more than ever, that pets are people too and they should be treated as much.

Please read my post on the Dogster blog and please read our Dog Blogger Joy Ward, who is covering this 10x closer then any formal news outlet.