Oysters as cat food?

Hello:
Does anyone know about the nutritional value of smoked oysters for
cats or dogs? My dog ate a 4 oz pack of smoked oysters. How did this
happen you might ask?

I manage a seafood company and Minakin, my dog, tore into a vaccuum
pack of smoked oysters and devoured them while I was away. I was
shocked that the little critter could tear to shreds a foil mylar vac
pack but neverthless she did. I thought for sure she would get sick
but nothing happened in fact she was perfectly healthy and wants more.
So I have to keep her out of the warehouse.

Here is my question, we have 2500 packs of smoked oysters with
sand/grit in them that I can't sell to humans. We are a small company
and this stock which cost me over $12,000 to produce has been in our
warehouse for two years.

We are considering selling the natural smoked oysters (ingredientsno
vegetable oil) just oysters, salt, a pinch of sugar and wood smoke) as
pet food. Is this a suitable food product for cats or dogs? Has
anyone heard that oysters are good or bad for cat treats/food?

Any knowledgeable feed back is much appreciated.

Thank you.

Two year old oysters?

Um, ew?

"Tusker" wrote in message
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Hello:
Does anyone know about the nutritional value of smoked oysters for
cats or dogs? My dog ate a 4 oz pack of smoked oysters. How did this
happen you might ask?

I manage a seafood company and Minakin, my dog, tore into a vaccuum
pack of smoked oysters and devoured them while I was away. I was
shocked that the little critter could tear to shreds a foil mylar vac
pack but neverthless she did. I thought for sure she would get sick
but nothing happened in fact she was perfectly healthy and wants more.
So I have to keep her out of the warehouse.

Here is my question, we have 2500 packs of smoked oysters with
sand/grit in them that I can't sell to humans. We are a small company
and this stock which cost me over $12,000 to produce has been in our
warehouse for two years.

We are considering selling the natural smoked oysters (ingredientsno
vegetable oil) just oysters, salt, a pinch of sugar and wood smoke) as
pet food. Is this a suitable food product for cats or dogs? Has
anyone heard that oysters are good or bad for cat treats/food?

Any knowledgeable feed back is much appreciated.

Thank you.

Two year old oysters?

Um, ew?

"Tusker" wrote in message
om...
Hello:
Does anyone know about the nutritional value of smoked oysters for
cats or dogs? My dog ate a 4 oz pack of smoked oysters. How did this
happen you might ask?

I manage a seafood company and Minakin, my dog, tore into a vaccuum
pack of smoked oysters and devoured them while I was away. I was
shocked that the little critter could tear to shreds a foil mylar vac
pack but neverthless she did. I thought for sure she would get sick
but nothing happened in fact she was perfectly healthy and wants more.
So I have to keep her out of the warehouse.

Here is my question, we have 2500 packs of smoked oysters with
sand/grit in them that I can't sell to humans. We are a small company
and this stock which cost me over $12,000 to produce has been in our
warehouse for two years.

We are considering selling the natural smoked oysters (ingredientsno
vegetable oil) just oysters, salt, a pinch of sugar and wood smoke) as
pet food. Is this a suitable food product for cats or dogs? Has
anyone heard that oysters are good or bad for cat treats/food?

Any knowledgeable feed back is much appreciated.

Thank you.

From: (Tusker)

Here is my question, we have 2500 packs of smoked oysters with
sand/grit in them that I can't sell to humans. We are a small company
and this stock which cost me over $12,000 to produce has been in our
warehouse for two years.

After 2 years, I would wonder if they are spoiled now.

We are considering selling the natural smoked oysters (ingredientsno
vegetable oil) just oysters, salt, a pinch of sugar and wood smoke) as
pet food. Is this a suitable food product for cats or dogs? Has
anyone heard that oysters are good or bad for cat treats/food?

I wouldn't feed anything with wood smoke to a cat or dog.

I would suggest using it as a write off on your tax return.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: (Tusker)

Here is my question, we have 2500 packs of smoked oysters with
sand/grit in them that I can't sell to humans. We are a small company
and this stock which cost me over $12,000 to produce has been in our
warehouse for two years.

After 2 years, I would wonder if they are spoiled now.

We are considering selling the natural smoked oysters (ingredientsno
vegetable oil) just oysters, salt, a pinch of sugar and wood smoke) as
pet food. Is this a suitable food product for cats or dogs? Has
anyone heard that oysters are good or bad for cat treats/food?

I wouldn't feed anything with wood smoke to a cat or dog.

I would suggest using it as a write off on your tax return.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

PawsForThought wrote in
on 19 Dec 2003:

I would suggest using it as a write off on your tax return.


Just think. This is the sort of thing that ends up in pet food without us
knowing. Betcha.

--
Cheryl

"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I
can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do."
- Helen Keller

PawsForThought wrote in
on 19 Dec 2003:

I would suggest using it as a write off on your tax return.


Just think. This is the sort of thing that ends up in pet food without us
knowing. Betcha.

--
Cheryl

"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I
can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do."
- Helen Keller

From: Cheryl

PawsForThought wrote in
on 19 Dec 2003:

I would suggest using it as a write off on your tax return.


Just think. This is the sort of thing that ends up in pet food without us
knowing. Betcha.

Unfortunately, I think you're probably right about that, Cheryl.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: Cheryl

PawsForThought wrote in
on 19 Dec 2003:

I would suggest using it as a write off on your tax return.


Just think. This is the sort of thing that ends up in pet food without us
knowing. Betcha.

Unfortunately, I think you're probably right about that, Cheryl.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

Why don't you use them for special treats? Bill and Casey would think
smoked oysters are the best ever!
"Tusker" wrote in message
om...
Hello:
Does anyone know about the nutritional value of smoked oysters for
cats or dogs? My dog ate a 4 oz pack of smoked oysters. How did this
happen you might ask?

I manage a seafood company and Minakin, my dog, tore into a vaccuum
pack of smoked oysters and devoured them while I was away. I was
shocked that the little critter could tear to shreds a foil mylar vac
pack but neverthless she did. I thought for sure she would get sick
but nothing happened in fact she was perfectly healthy and wants more.
So I have to keep her out of the warehouse.

Here is my question, we have 2500 packs of smoked oysters with
sand/grit in them that I can't sell to humans. We are a small company
and this stock which cost me over $12,000 to produce has been in our
warehouse for two years.

We are considering selling the natural smoked oysters (ingredientsno
vegetable oil) just oysters, salt, a pinch of sugar and wood smoke) as
pet food. Is this a suitable food product for cats or dogs? Has
anyone heard that oysters are good or bad for cat treats/food?

Any knowledgeable feed back is much appreciated.

Thank you.