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This is not directly related, but it is a supply-related issue and these have been discussed here.

I read the threads on the main board about supply chain issues and have seen some partially empty shelves here and there where I reside. I went to the Dollar General Store for some pet food this afternoon and I was shocked, and it makes me extremely nervous and uneasy. This could be our future day by day as us and our pets starve. I have never seen it like this.

I went for a few small bags of cat food and some litter. There was not a single bag of cat food of any size or any brand on the shelves. Not a single can of food was available. The only cat litter was their house brand in a 7-lb bag. There were maybe five bags of that. I bought two.

I wanted a small bag of dog food. All brands were sold out, however, I found one bag of Beneful on the top shelf. There were a few large bags in 30 lbs in their house brand.

Also, the cookies, can goods, everything that were not in the cooler, looked like they had been sucked up. Their medications were almost sold out.

I asked the manager about the supply, and she shared that she had not gotten a truck in weeks. She did not know when she would receive another one.

Is that the plan, to starve us and our pets as the commerce wheel continues to spin, while they threaten us with our jobs and livelihoods, our humanity? In my eyes, this is hell on earth.
 Quoting: La Listener

I found this interesting, particularly the RAW bit!

Emergency cat food options
Meat – Some great fresh meat options for cats include the following:

Fresh, human-grade raw meat such as pieces of raw lamb or raw chicken with no preservatives added.
Lean and plainly cooked portions of beef, chicken, turkey, lamb and pork.
Lean, un-spiced deli meats in small quantities.
But be mindful of the following:

Avoid processed meats and cooked manufactured meats, including bacon and sausages, as they can contain sulphite preservatives which can be detrimental to your cat’s health.
Avoid the fatty parts of the meat, the skin, and cooked bones.
Avoid leftovers or recipes containing any items from the dangerous foods list (e.g. onions or garlic), any strange vegetables, heavy seasoning or wine.
While small amounts of liver are fine, too much can lead to vitamin A toxicity.
Meat bones (raw only) – Bones can be “a bone of contention” when it comes to cat food alternatives. In the wild, cats would eat a whole animal carcass – meat, organs and bones. A diet of only the meat of an animal is highly deficient in minerals such as calcium and will not allow the bones to grow properly. Also, raw meaty bones can provide several important health benefits such as keeping teeth and gums healthy. On the negative side, too many raw bones may lead to constipation. Generally, 1 to 2 raw bones may be offered per week with a few days in between each serving. Always supervise cats when they eat raw bones.

Suitable raw meaty bones include raw chicken (necks, wings, or drumsticks) and raw lamb shanks. The bone must be large enough so that the cat cannot fit the whole bone into their mouth or swallow the bone whole.

Avoid large marrow bones (these have very thick outer rims), large knuckle bones or bones sawn lengthwise as cats may crack their teeth on these.

Never give your cat cooked bones as these can be choking hazards. They can splinter, causing stomach lacerations and obstructions within the digestive system.

[link to bowwowinsurance.com.au (secure)] Mrs Lagos cats love tiny pieces of cooked white chicken as a special treat. They come running as soon as they smell it!
 
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