Blink Cat Food
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Cats very unwell after change of recipe/factory
As a long term and loyal customer of Blink cat food, I was disappointed to see that they have not only changed the recipe but also their location. While we were warned about the recipe change (not well enough in my opinion) we were not told that the factory has now moved abroad. Considering that one of the reasons I chose Blink was due to its location being close to where I live (and better for the environment as a result) I am very unhappy with this change and especially that no one was told unless they specifically asked. The more pressing issue is that since the change happened, both of my cats became violently ill from both ends. One of them is currently in the vets on a drip and the other is going there this morning due to having the same symptoms. Nothing else in the cats environment has changed (both indoors) and the severe stomach problems began after feeding them from one of the new packets which no longer has the made in Britain logo. It is important to change to a new food/recipe slowly to avoid such problems but if we were not warned about this, how were we supposed to know? Again, the note about tapioca starch came across as "this is not a big deal, your cats will be fine" and carried no warning to change slowly. As soon as my cats are better, as that is currently taking all of my attention, I will be writing a complaint to Blink and requesting a refund as I now have over a month's worth of food which my cats are refusing to eat. Not that I blame the cats. Since the recipe change the food looks like vomit with lumps of blood in. If your cat is already on Blink I would advise you change them carefully to a new brand to avoid what my two have been through. If you are not using it already, you may as well use a much cheaper food because the quality and air miles are no longer worth paying extra for.