Pet food company says it will help out with vet bills [View All]

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

Published Saturday | April 7, 2007
Pet food company says it will help out with vet bills
BY JOHN KEENAN
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Some Omaha-area pet owners whose animals ate food that later was recalled are getting a little help with the vet bills.

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. has contacted some local animal clinics, offering to pay $100 per customer. The payment is in addition to refunds for the pet food purchased through the veterinarians.

Nearly 100 store and major brand pet foods were recalled March 16 by manufacturer Menu Foods Inc.

Hill's Pet Nutrition so far appears to be the only brand that has contacted veterinary offices about reimbursing people for medical bills.

Read more: http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=2361027

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I posted this local story in LBN because I'm sure Omaha isn't the only city this is happening in.