Health4UandPets
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Merrick Pet Care Recalls Jr. Texas Taffy Dog Treats Due To Possible Salmonella
From http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-29/recall-news.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The following recall has been announced: Certain pet treats distributed nationwide under the name Jr. Texas Taffy because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported, according to the manufacturer, Merrick Pet Care Inc. of Amarillo, Texas. Salmonella can affect animals, and there is…
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6 Ways To Whittle Your Pets Waistline
by Dr Jane Bicks, DVM According to a 2009 study published by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 34 million dogs and 54 million cats are classified as overweight. Sadly, these staggering numbers continue to rise. Just like in humans, obesity is now the biggest health threat to pets in the U.S. Excess weight lowers…
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Dyslexia, Diet and Omega 3 Fish Oils
Dyslexia appears to be a close cousin of attention deficient disorder and affects about 5 percent of Americans. Dyslexics often see letters backwards or turned sideways and have a tough time reading printed text. Just like those with ADD, people with dyslexia have a deficiency of long-chain Omega 3 fatty acids in their blood lipids.…
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The Benefits Of Taking A High Dose Fish Oil Supplement
A common question regarding pharmaceutical grade fish oil is: What can you expect when you begin taking high-dose Pharmaceutical grade fish oil if you're relatively healthy? You will notice that your mental abilities are enhanced and that your emotional state is on a more even keel. Taking doses of long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids increase your…
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Your Dog Or Cat Treats Can Contribute To Your Pet Being Overweight – Do They Contain Sugar?
Experts say, roughly 90 million pets in the US are considered obese, and part of the problem may be the sugar companies add to pet treats. Whether it's corn syrup used as a thickener or dextrose used to evenly distribute moisture, sugar can add calories to a pet's diet that tip the scales, according to…
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High Level Of Toxins In Corn Grains Blamed For Kroger Dog And Cat Food Recall
Tennessee Department of Agriculture and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigators found elevated levels of the toxic substance aflatoxin in some corn grains to blame for the Kroger Co. petfood recall in late December 2010. "We took finished samples and grain samples that were stored and used to make petfood," said Tom Womack, spokesman for the Tennessee, USA,…
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Kroger Recalls Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk Because The Products May Contain Aflatoxin
CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets. Kroger stores in the following states are included in this recall: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,…
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Life’s Abundance Agility Hip & Joint Support Formula For Dogs & Cats Is Even Better Now!
We are excited to announce that Dr. Jane has made a great product even better with the new and improved Agility Formula! At present, there are several hip and joint formulas marketed for companion animals. Unfortunately, most of these products treat the joint as an isolated goal; it is for this reason that they do…
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What Are The Worst Commercial Dog Food Ingredients And Why?
Dog and cat food labels can be confusing. But even more confusing is that the bag makes the food look and sound nutritious and if you never look at the label you can be mislead. Here are some of the worst ingredients to look for – you'd be surprised when you look at the front…
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Does Your Dog Need To Lose Weight? Life’s Abundance Weight Loss Food For Dogs Is The Answer
Obesity is one of the most common canine nutritional disorders in America. And vets widely agree that excessive weight can lead to a whole host of health problems. Therefore, it’s easy to see that shedding a few unwanted pounds now can make an enormous impact on your dog’s quality of life. Compared to our regular…