Health4UandPets
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FDA Releases Progress Report on Jerky Pet Treat Investigation
October 22, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released today an update on its investigation into pet illnesses and deaths associated with jerky pet treats from China. The update includes a description of the extent of the agency’s testing and current findings, as well as a “Dear Veterinarian” letter and Fact Sheet for pet owners. The…
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The Loss Of A Pet
Part of the privilege of sharing our lives with a pet kid is the emotional bond we share with them. Even among these relationships, often there is one very special companion animal, whether a dog, cat, bird or even a reptile, who makes an indelible mark on our lives. When we are faced with the…
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New Hampshire Announces Recall of Pet Chicken Jerky Due to Risk of Salmonella
Bureau of Communicable Disease Control Publish Date:September 10, 2013 Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is announcing a voluntary recall of Joey’s Jerky brand Chicken Jerky due to possible Salmonella risk. A total of 21 people in Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties have been identified with the same strain…
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Dog Food Recall: Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk
This is what we call a Dump & Run – This is when a company does a recall on a Friday or during a Holiday Weekend because they know most people are busy and won't find out about it. They can clear the shelves, start over and the consumer is none the wiser. Sad. FOR…
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Heartworm Chewables Iverhart Plus Expanded Recall
This is an EXPANDED Recall from the original one in April 2013. Virbac has issued an expanded recall for Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables heartworm preventative. Several lots are below the potency levels to protect dogs against heartworms. The following lot numbers of Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables are included in the expanded recall: Small (up to…
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Four Paws: Pet Food Maker Royal Canin Sponsoring Bear-Baiting
I am not a fan of Royal Canin and this is absolutely terrible! As you may have heard Royal Canin is now putting by-products in their foods and feather meal. Here they are sponsoring Bear-Baiting! Animal welfare organization Four Paws is charging popular French manufacturer of dog and cat food, Royal Canin, with sponsoring brutal…
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P&G Voluntarily Recalls Iams And Eukanuba Dog And Cat Food Due To Potential Salmonella
They had a recall in 2010 and here is a new one…. If you feed your pets Iams or Eukanuba, you might want to check the bags. Parent company Proctor & Gamble is recalling certain lots of Iams and Eukanuba dog food, and Iams cat food, because the bags were possibly contaminated with salmonella. P&G…
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Homemade Dog Food May Not Meet Dogs’ Nutrient Needs, Study Finds
Researchers find many dog food recipes lack important nutrients and are too vague Release Date: Friday, July 19, 2013 – Pet Food Industry Most homemade dog food recipes do not meet all of a pet's nutritional requirements, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. Researchers caution that,…
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Dogswell Recalls Dog and Cat Jerky Treats
The affected dog and cat jerky treats were made in China. Arthur Dogswell LLC is voluntarily withdrawing certain Dogswell and Catswell brand jerky treats made with chicken or duck with a “Best Before” date of January 28th, 2015 or any earlier date. The vast majority of these products were distributed via retail stores and mail order before March 1st,…