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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2012 – Nestlé Purina PetCare (NPP) is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets® OM Overweight Management canned cat food, available through veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada. This precautionary measure is being taken in response to one consumer complaint received by FDA. Analytical testing of the product sample by FDA indicated a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1). Purina has received no other complaints of thiamine-related or any other health issues related to this product.

Only cans with the following “Best By” date and production code shown are included in this voluntary recall:
Product Name CanSize “Best By” Date & Production Code* Can UPC Code
Purina Veterinary Diets® OM
(Overweight Management) 5.5 oz. JUN 2013 11721159 38100 – 13810
Feline Formula

*“Best By” Date and Production Code are found on the bottom of the can.

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Mary had a little lamb its fleece was white as snow;
And everywhere that Mary went, the lamb was sure to go.

We have all learned and recited the nursery rhyme about Mary and her lamb. It is a sweet poem and made me wonder if lambs would make a good pets.

Research on keeping a lamb for a pet was sparse which leads me to think not many have considered the option. Before you plan on raising a lamb you need to realize that they do not stay small and cute and are a huge responsibility. They grow to become quite large, strong and consume most anything eatable.

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When my newly married husband and I brought home our not yet three-month-old puppy, Penny, people kept saying the same phrase: having a puppy will prepare you for one day having a child. I looked at my furry bundle of joy with love, thinking, this is going to be a piece of cake compared to children. It wasn’t long, though, until I learned my first lesson applicable to both puppy and child rearing: puppies need the house “puppy proofed.”

My same trashcan that looked chic and feminine in my newly decorated kitchen turned out to be a trough of leftover food for Penny, and it wasn’t long until Penny snuck coffee grounds from the trashcan, poisoning herself. Luckily, because I knew the steps and signs of dog poisoning I was able to treat the situation accordingly, and by the next day she was her playful and spunky self.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 8, 2012 – Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc., El Cajon, California, announced a voluntary recall of one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog, both with a Best Before date of December 30, 2012, and an “X” in the 11th digit of the date code.

Solid Gold is voluntarily recalling the products below, distributed in the United States and Canada. This voluntary recall is being done out of an abundance of caution as these products were produced at the facility that has been linked to recent recalls of Diamond brand pet foods due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 4, 2012 – Natural Balance Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dry pet food formulas manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods at their Gaston, South Carolina facility.

Although there have been no animal illnesses reported and none of the products included in the recall has tested positive for Salmonella, the company has voluntarily initiated this recall as a precautionary measure.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. 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, please contact your veterinarian. We do not have any confirmed reports of pet illnesses.

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War Horse

May 7, 2012

in Horses, Movies

BURBANK, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Legendary Academy Award®-winning motion picture director/producer Steven Spielberg presents the critically acclaimed and multi Academy Award®-nominated epic adventure “War Horse” on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, April 3. This newest home entertainment release not only enthralls viewers once again with its visually stunning and emotionally heartwarming story on the Blu-ray, but also offers an unprecedented look into the making of the film by Spielberg himself.

The extraordinary journey of courage and friendship as seen through the eyes of one unforgettable horse named Joey and his miraculous journey to find his way back home, “War Horse” is a must own contemporary classic for everyone’s home entertainment collection. Spielberg’s renowned creative passion and artistry not only shine throughout the film but are also evident in all the fascinating bonus features included exclusively on the Blu-ray disc.

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by Kate Wilson

Every year many animals are abandoned, abused or lost. Animal lovers always have a chance to reach out to them and help them by the means of nonprofit organizations. Starting a nonprofit organization is not easy, but with determination, passion and the right guidance, it can be done. There may be problems regarding fundraising, organization, tax etc. Hence, initiative and expertise of many people who believe in the same idea are very important.

Here are some guidelines that you should follow in order to help animals:

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Call community leaders, local animal shelters and friends to ask about the needs of the community. We should also find out about the current situation in the area about the assistance given to the local animals and decide whether further changes are needed or not.

Many areas have kill shelters where lost pets are exterminated within a few days of pick up. These organizations are set up and funded to help the animals but in reality they kill them to make their work easier. An animal rescue center is very important in such areas so that the pets can be cared for until they are adoptable.

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