It’s not just people that are living longer, its pooches too. It seems pet owners are more conscious than ever of the well being of their beloved pups and this…
When we receive notices from the FDA about pet food recalls we try to pass the information along as soon as possible. Usually we have one recall but this time…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 6, 2012 – PMI Nutrition International is expanding a voluntary recall to include three additional varieties of the Mazuri® feed products listed below, due to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 3, 2012 – PMI Nutrition International has initiated a voluntary recall of four varieties of the LabDiet® and Mazuri® feed products listed below, due to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -June 30, 2012 – Today, Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of a limited range of three varieties of PEDIGREE® weight management canned dog food products due to a potential choking risk.
Affected product may contain small pieces of blue plastic, which entered the food during the production process. The source of the plastic has been identified and the issue resolved. We encourage consumers who have purchased affected product to discard the food or return it to the retailer for a full refund or exchange. While a small number of consumers have reported finding the plastic pieces, we have not received any reports of injury or illness associated with the affected product. The lot codes indicated below should not be sold or consumed.
Most people don’t think of a cat as a four-legged war machine. A feline that is napping on a soft blanket, playfully pouncing on its favorite toy or rubbing up…
If you have a pet, no matter if it is a cat, dog, rabbit, bird, fish, reptile, horse – or any other imaginable companion animal – you know how important…
by Sarah Baxter Keeping tropical fish has been popular since the time of the Roman empire – so it’s no wonder that Aquarium Technology is as advanced as it is…
Having a pet and taking care of them properly can be time consuming and expensive. We all want our furry friends to remain healthy and happy.
One way we can cut corners is purchasing prescriptions online. However this may not be the way to save. You may end up saving money and losing your companion. Economic times are hard and we will be tempted to find where costs can be reduced. If you do decide to take this route do so with extreme caution.
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) which was founded in 1904, is the impartial professional organization that supports the state boards of pharmacy in protecting public health. They have some great information for you to consider before popping that “cheap” pill in your pets mouth.
by Eric Bogard
Have you ever noticed your dog hunker under a table, bed or chair?
Whether frightened -say by lightning and thunder- or not, dogs are not all that separated from their wild ancestors. Certain ‘in the wild’ instincts and behaviors still remain such as seeking a den for protection, comfort, and psychological satisfaction. If left without a designated place to call his or her own your dog will actively seek shelter wherever deemed appropriate (not by you but by your four legged friend, of course). However, by tapping into your dog’s natural tendencies a crate will provide the very comfort and solitude so very wanted.