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Did you know that 60% of cats in the U.S. are obese? Obesity in cats are one of the main contributors in developing diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, kidney disease and more serious health issues. Obese cats also have a shorter life span than cats with a healthy weight.
Read on if you are interested in the healthiest way to keep your feline’s waistline slim and trim! [Read more…] about Ways to Keep Your Cat At A Healthy Weight
If you’ve heard the whispers at the doggy park you might have heard the new treatment for various disorders in pets – CBD oil. CBD oil is closely associated with cannabis, despite not always being produced from marijuana plants, so its use in veterinary medicine is very new and relatively unstudied. Now, however, vets have started turning to CBD oil as a solution for a wide variety of symptoms in pets – from seizure prevention to pain management.
Here is some information about what CBD oil is, what it is being used for, and why this new treatment is so controversial. [Read more…] about New in the Medicine Cabinet: CBD Oil for Pets
Spring is the best time of the year; warmer weather means extended visits outside the house, the world no longer looks grey and dreary, and you and your pet can explore the great outdoors with new appreciation. Springtime also brings unique dangers to your pets’ health which often go unnoticed until a sudden visit to the vet is necessary. We found six of the most common hazards for your pet to watch out for during Spring, detailed below: [Read more…] about Spring Showers Bring New Hazards for Your Pet
As a pet owner you may be very familiar with this scene; it’s another early morning and your dog wants to go out, he comes by your side of the bed to be the alarm clock and then his breath hits you. Suddenly, you’re wide awake to the smell of not-so-fresh breath, and your first stop for the morning is to get some minty dog biscuits. [Read more…] about The Importance of Dental Care for Your Pets
Unless you have been living off the grid recently, you may have heard about the invasion of a new disease for your dog. A particularly scary video showed a dog repeatedly jerking their head, almost like a seizure, that admonishes owners to watch out for the flu. The real question is; what is dog flu, what can you do about it, and should you really be worried? Read on to explore what we learned after thoroughly researching this topic!
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Whether you view it as New Age hooey or a modern miracle, aromatherapy is pervasive in both health and lifestyle forums. The use of essential oils for scent therapy has now reached a new audience; the household pet. Furry Footsteps LLC has looked into the topic to let you know the facts of the matter and whether it is worth pursuing for your pet.
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December 21, 2017 — Primal Pet Foods of Fairfield, California, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 5 of its freeze-dried poultry products because their grind size exceeds the ideal size of ground bone to be fed to dogs and cats.
Affected products include Primal Canine and Feline Freeze-Dried Poultry Formulas.
Click here for a more readable copy of the following list of recalled products.
The company asks that affected products be returned to the Primal retailer from where they were originally purchased for full credit.
Those unable to return the product directly to the retailer are invited to contact Primal Customer Service at 866-566-4652 extension 2 or by email at support@primalpetfoods.com
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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n inviting a professional service into your home, you want to be sure you are gaining a valuable asset to your lifestyle. If you are a pet owner, however, be certain you are gaining a wonderful tool for your life when you find the right pet sitter or dog walker.
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Do you feed your dogs pig ears as treats? There has been a recall on a few varieties. Read on for details and please share!
March 20, 2017 — EuroCan Manufacturing is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Barnsdale Farms, HoundsTooth and Mac’s Choice pig ears because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
What’s Being Recalled?
The recalled pig ears were distributed throughout the U.S.A. and Canada.
The products were packaged as individually shrink-wrapped, 6-pack, 12-pack and 25-pack bags under the following brands:
- Barnsdale Farms
- Barnsdale Farms Select
- Houndstooth
- Mac’s Choice
The recalled products are from Lot 84.
No illnesses of any kind have been reported to date.
About Salmonella
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.
If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, be sure to contact your veterinarian.
About the Recall
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product.
The company has suspended distribution of the product while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.
What to Do?
Consumers who have purchased any of the affected Barnsdale Farms pig ears should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Those with questions may contact the company Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM ET Time at 888-290-7606.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Complete details of the March 2017 pig ears recall as reported by the editors of the Dog Food Advisor
Source: Multiple Brands of Pig Ears Recalled Due to Salmonella | March 2017
