Health4UandPets
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Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Recall
From http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/natural-balance-pet-foods-inc-announces-a-voluntary-recall-of-natural-balance-sweet-potato–chicken-dry-dog-food-due-to-a-possible-health-risk-96675044.html Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Due to a Possible Health Risk PACOIMA, Calif., June 18 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, CA, announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry…
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P&G Recalls Specific Iams Canned Cat Foods Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
From: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pg-recalls-specific-canned-cat-foods-due-to-low-levels-of-thiamine-vitamin-b1-95985019.html CINCINNATI, June 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE: PG) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats. Cats that…
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Shedding And Healthy Coats For Dogs & Cats
The splendor of summer is right around the bend. We are approaching the season when children, freed from studies, populate the neighborhood, friends and families hold cook-outs, and we find ourselves preoccupied with the health our pet’s coats. There’s a reason for our annual fixation. Dogs usually begin to lose their winter coats in early…
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Safe Effective Weight Loss for Cats
Obesity in cats is very common and can predispose your cat to diabetes, Hepatic Lipidosis and arthritis. Overweight cats are being seen more and more by veterinarians for various disorders. Weight loss foods don't usually work because the ingredients are inferior and substitutes like corn and wheat are used instead of protein, so your cat…
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Is Your Pet Getting Bigger Even Though You Are Feeding Them The Same Amount?
Pet owners continue to watch their dog and cat's bellies get bigger and can't figure out why. One main concern is lack of exercise. As our pets get older we tend to make them move less, play with them or take them for a walk. For example, a dog may start to limp (due to…
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Science Diet Introduces Small & Toy Breed Dog Food
I'm on an email list from the AKC (American Kennel Club) and they recently sent out an email introducing Hills Science Diet Small & Toy Breed Dog Food with the title "Does your dog's foods truly fit his needs?" Of course I had to take a look at the website to see what Hill's was…
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Are All Omega-3s Created Equal?
There seems to be a lot of confusion out there as to the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids. This article will break down the major sources of omega-3’s and give you the information you need to make educated choices. First, there are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids: DHA, EPA and ALA. DHA…
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P&G To Acquire Natura Products (Innova, Evo, Karma, California Natural, Healthwise)
I just read an article from The Cincinnati Biz Journals stating that in June Proctor & Gamble will be purchasing Natura Pet Foods. This is a sad day for many as we know Proctor and Gambles track record. This will be interesting to watch as it progresses. These foods will most likely be taken out of…
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Nutro In The News Again! Toxic Levels Of Vitamin D Found In Cat Food
Toxic Levels of Vitamin D found in Nutro Cat Food. Nutro seems to continue to make the news and here is yet another breaking article from www.pfpsa.org/news.html Another very disturbing part is the article also mentions ProPlan Beef and Barley from March 22, 2010. This is the part that made me want to throw up. As many people know…
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Are there different types of EFA’s And What are the differences?
If you’re like most people, you are probably wondering, “What are essential fatty acids?” Or, “How could something with the word ‘fat’ in it be good for me?” The short answer is essential fatty acids (or EFA’s) are essential because our bodies alone cannot produce them – they must be obtained through our diet. EFA’s…