Although, we love our pets as well loved beings, the law considers all animals as property. If it can be shown that a pet more than likely died from or became ill from said food, and an owner wins a case he/she can be reimbursed for the Vet bills and the value of the animal. Generally, I have heard of amounts for purebreds to top out at about $500.00; but, please do not quote me on that.
If a pet can be shown to be worth more than that it would hopefully be awarded. Assistance dogs for the disabled are valued at about $20,000.00 each , for example. SAR dogs, police dogs, bomb dogs, highly trained hunting dogs, top show dogs, and high ranking show cats, etc.. can also be valued very high----monetarily only. So, an owner can receive about $500.00 (if purebred, in most cases), less if the pet was a mixed breed, plus the cost of Vet bills and possibly time off from work to tend to a sick animal or take him to a Vet. The law does not and will not consider the personal value based on how much one loved their pet, unfortunately.
Also, because an animal is considered to be property an owner cannot sue for pain and suffering regarding what the owner or the pet or even a grieving child who's pet died a tragic death right in front of him.
I have long thought that such laws need to change. Maybe this tragedy will spark that change, but only if enough people stand to make that change. It would not be an easy task. Though, I believe we sue too many times, over too many things, for too much money in many cases, this is not one of those situations.
Lion
Their poop is looking better as well. Before, when they were eating that Nurtro pouch food, their poop was runny and odd looking. They were throwing up as well and didn't want to get near their food dish.. This is so unlike my puppies.. They are usually all over their food... Now, they are back to normal and I'm pleased... 
