16 pets mysteriously died last month in the US.

Investigations by the Food and Drug Administration found this week that pet food products made by Menu Foods and sold under other brand names like Nestlé contained melanine, a slow-release fertilizer used in Asia.

That's why 60 million pet products were this week removed from the shelves.

But this is the only beginning. Vets predict more pet deaths to come.

Like humans facing food scares, pets can also avoid killer food through home cooking.

So while stressed out pet owners have no time to cook for themselves, The New York Times reports that Americans are now home cooking for their pets. (As opposed to Asians, who cook their pets.)

Amazon reports that pet cookbook sales have increased in the past month: “Real Food for Dogs”, “Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diet”, “Dr. Pitcairn’s New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats”, "The Good Food Cookbook for Dogs.” (which has sold out on Amazon)

Sophisticated recipes approved by vets include Canine Casserole (brown rice, ground chuck, carrots, broccoli and garlic) and Marvelous Mutt Meatballs (ground beef, Cheddar cheese, shredded carrots, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder and tomato paste).

Also note the Barbecued Hamburgers recipe for dogs: “Cut burgers and buns into bite-size pieces. In a serving bowl, combine burgers, buns, tomato, lettuce, oil, potassium chloride and supplements. Mix thoroughly.” Can dogs choose their topping too?

Here in France we have another solution: We bring Fifi to the café for her own Steak Tartare.