How Many Calories in a Mouse?
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 this year:
“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 passed a stool 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
Originally published November 14, 2002.
