In a message dated 12/23/2005 1:17:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, melanagsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Is this accurate that there is NO treatment or anything they can do to stop/reduce any potential illness before any symptoms show up? They have one unopened bag left which I suggested they ask Diamond to have tested (would think testing the food would be cheaper then paying for bloodwork on 10 dogs) but they have been unable to reach a LIVE person through Diamond's phone number, only automated choices. They are not on the list so any suggestions or advice I can forward to them would be appreciated. Melissa Yes, it is true that there is no "cure" for this problem. All they can provide is "supportive" treatment. As for testing the dog food... their vet might be able to test it. I would find out. Also, Diamond has said they will be paying for the vet bills for people whose dogs have been affected. I do not know if that includes testing before symptoms show up. I too have been trying to get through on the phone and have been unable to. I am thinking an email might be easier. Ginger Cleary, Rome, GA a rumor flies around the world while the truth is still putting it's shoes on.. _http://www.rihadin.com_ (http://www.rihadin.com/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================