Monthly Archives: May, 2012

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Sears has a giveaway for pet owners and lovers. Win a $100 gift card. Ends June 3, 2012 http://t.co/zI6VIL40 # The 10 Best Cities to Be a Pet according to US News…

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The 5 Worst Foods to Give Your Dog

Man’s best friend is smart, energetic, athletic, loving, and loyal—but rarely a discerning judge of food. Certain dogs will happily “wolf” down nearly anything in sight with little regard to edibility or…

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Horse at the Corner Post

Reviewed by Carol M. Upton I have been blessed with many animal friends in my life, but you were unique. I had a connection with you since your wobbly foal legs held…

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Wordless Wednesday – Fistook

Submit your pet picture for inclusion here: Just Send an email to admin@petsblogs.com with the words Wordless Wednesday as the subject line. We’ll give you credit and link the photo to your…

Health & Safety

Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Therapeutic Canned Cat Food Due to A Low Level of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

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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