...feeding my dog any of the brand names.

just feed em cheap hotdogs, nothing can go wrong with hotdogs, hell you can eat them with him.

butcher scraps... make a stew and add some carrots

The dog foods affected were the kinds in cans or pouches. It was not the standard premium kibble foods. Those kinds of foods are high in calories and lead to a higher incidence of dental problems. Kibble is the best food for a dog. We've fed all the major brands and are on Pro-Plan now. There are many dog food recipes on the Internet. There is even some raw meat diet called BARK I believe.

a) this is obvously a 1 time thing.b) how many problems have you heard of with dog food, compared to human food?c) it was wet food. i use dry food. and really don't see a problem.

There are many other foods out there that are infinately BETTER than the brands on the recall list. You can try Canidae, California Natural, Innova, Innova Evo, Merrick, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul, Fromm's, Timberwolf, Blue Buffalo, Solid Gold, and so on. If you're uncomfortable feeding your dog any packaged food you can try raw: http://members.shaw.ca/naturalpaws/rawdiet-dogs.htmAnd some recipes for homemade meals: http://www.seefido.com/html/dog_food_recipes.htm

Homemade dogfood: Instructions STEP 1: Know that it is wise to check with your vet before switching to homemade dog food. STEP 2: Understand that dogs need a diet that consists of 40 percent meat, 30 percent vegetables and 30 percent starch. Follow this formula to ensure that your dog has a well-balanced diet. STEP 3: Cook meat before feeding it to your dog. STEP 4: Realize that organ meat (such as liver, kidneys, etc.) and eggs are very good for your dog. STEP 5: Consider the fact that many experts believe commercial dog food is actually unhealthy for dogs. Often the meat that is used in dog food is of a quality considered unfit for humans. STEP 6: Try making a mixture of ground turkey, rice and carrot for your own dog food. Meals made of ground beef, brown rice, brewer's yeast and carrots are also popular. STEP 7: Rotate the foods you feed your dog so that the dog gets a variety of foods. STEP 8: Add garlic to your dog food. Dogs enjoy the flavor and garlic is a natural flea repellent. STEP 9: Use oatmeal, pasta, rice or potatoes for your dog's starch requirement. STEP 10: Grind eggshells and add this to your dog's meal. Eggshells have a lot of nutrients. STEP 11: Keep cooked dog food in the refrigerator no longer than three days. Tips & Warnings: When you first switch to homemade dog food, try mixing commercial dog food to the food you have prepared to help your dog make the transition. And of course, do not feed your dog chocolate. This is the best way but If you don't like this recipe, here are some other websites I pulled out of "my favorites" for you:http://www.180dogfoodrecipes.com (This is a free newsletter you can sign up for)http://www.foodfordogs.comhttp://www...od-recipes.com This is a website that has really good recipes from dog biscuits to dogfood http://www.recipesource.com/misc/pet...cipes/Dog/Meal (this site has recipes submitted by users)P.S. Here is a good recipe for doggie biscuits or can be given as dry dog foodog Biscuits 1 pound boiled liver or cooked steak or roast beef or ( hamburger- cooked and drained well) This is a good way to use up leftovers. You can also substitute chicken or tuna or salmon if you are careful to avoid including any bones. 1 or 2 eggs with shells about 1/2 cup of whatever leftover veges you find, such as cooked broccoli, carrots, celery, etc. 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (white flour will work too, but whole wheat is better for your pet-sometimes I mix them.) 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. brewers yeast (optional) 3 tablespoons olive or cooking oil Mix the dry ingredients together and set aside Place meat, eggs and veggies in a food processer and blend well. Stir in the dry ingredients to make a dough and roll to 1/4 inch thick. For doggie biscuits cut into dog bone shapes or just small chunks for dogfood. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. After you get the hang of these you will become inventive and adjust the ingredients for your dogs taste, like add a tad of honey or a little broth and adjust the dry ingredients accordingly. Store in the refrigeratorCheers