The Death Toll of Pets So Far on Pet Foods Recall

Paul Pion, founder of the Veterinary Information Network, which counts 30,000 veterinarians and veterinary students as members, said the number of reported kidney failure cases had already grown higher than the 471, but he said he wouldn't have an updated tally for a few days. Pion, a California veterinarian, said only 10 percent to 20 percent of the people who belong to his Web site had responded to a request for information. Of the reported cases, he said, 104 animals have died. Menu foods has confirmed the deaths of only 16 pets. Unconfirmed sources say nearly 2,000 pets died after eating Menu's contaminated food. Those reports came from pet owners and are not confirmed cases...READ FULL STORY