Calls from Pet Owners to IAMs

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The IAMS Pet Professionals, a team of 30 trained customer service representatives at The Iams Company, handle more than 300,000 inquiries a year from pet owners across the country. Although the majority of calls to the toll-free number are straightforward pet care and nutrition questions, some can be quite unconventional. Here are some of the team's favorite calls:

My cat just came in from the garage and I was wondering... how many calories are in a mouse?
-- cat owner, Omak, WA

I have a neutered male cat. How old should he be before I can breed him?
-- cat owner, Colorado Springs, CO

Does your dog food help with emancipation?
-- dog owner, Lockport, NY

What should I feed a borderline collie?
-- puppy owner, Van Fleck, TX

What size litter box do I need to keep my cat comfy?
-- cat owner, Chicago, IL

Is it normal for a dog to shed?
-- dog owner, Miami, FL

How can I keep my cat from stealing my husband's toothbrush?
-- cat owner, Los Angeles, CA
My cat pooped on the indoor rug and it's stuck in the vacuum cleaner. Any suggestions?
-- cat owner, Amarillo, TX

How can I get the secret recipe for your Iams Chunks dog food?
-- Anchorage, AK

How do I stop my cat from giving food to the dog?
-- pet owner, Ephrata, WA

Do you know how to toilet train a cat?
-- cat owner, Ontario, Canada

I have three cats. Is it true that Eukanuba Cat Food makes the poop smell better?
-- cat owner, Wentzville, MO

Will chewing pop cans remove enamel from my puppy's teeth?
-- puppy owner, Chico, CA

Where can I get a six-toed cat?
-- cat owner, El Paso, TX

I really like your paw print logo. Does Iams have a tattoo?
-- pet owner, North Tonawanda, NY

Your food turned my dog into a stud. Now what do I do?
-- dog owner, Flushing, NY