Health4UandPets
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Cetyl M For Dogs A Dietary Supplement Is Being Voluntarily Recalled
The Associated Press just released this statement…. Response Products, of Broken Bow, Neb., is voluntarily recalling Cetyl M for Dogs, because the product could be contaminated with salmonella. Contaminated pet food can infect animals as well as people who have not handled the products properly. No illnesses have been reported, according to the company. The…
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How Do Probiotics Work And Why Are They So Important To Your Pet’s Health
Probiotics have received a great deal of attention lately, and this focus is absolutely justified. An increasing number of products, from yogurts to pet foods, contain probiotics. Often referred to as “healthy” and/or “friendly” bacteria (or microorganisms) in the media, their proper notation is “direct fed microbials” when used in pet foods. Basically, probiotics are…
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Evangers Dog & Cat Food Owners Accused Of Stealing $2M In Electric & Gas
The owners of Evangers Dog and Cat Food Company are in the news again but this time it's not about a pet food recall. I shake my head when I keep seeing these "repeat offenders" and wonder how anyone can trust a company that continues to do shady things. This article reprint is from: http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/03/pet-food-firm-owners-accused-of-stealing-2m-in-eletricity-gas.html…
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Lawsuit Raises Safety Issues Related to Competing Brands of Fish Oil Supplements
On Tuesday, March 2, 2010, a lawsuit was filed in a San Francisco Superior Court, which alleged that several popular brands of fish oil supplements have illegally undisclosed and unnecessarily high levels of contamination from toxic PCB compounds. Widely regarded as cancer-causing agents, PCB’s were outlawed from manufacture in 1979. The lawsuit names eight manufacturers…
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Fish Oil Shown To Reduce Osteoarthritis Symptoms In Dogs
Recently 3 studies were done by The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) that have indicated that diets rich in fatty acids may reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis in dogs and improved mobility and showed less pain. This is excellent news because we finally have the clinical proof that fish oil is beneficial to our dogs diets.…
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Nature’s Variety Expands It’s Recall – Ugh!
This is from Nature's Variety's website – it's their "Important Food Safety Update" Important Food Safety Update Nature's Variety News – March 8, 2010 Dear Friends, Today Nature’s Variety is announcing that out of an abundance of caution, we are voluntarily recalling all Chicken Formula and Organic Chicken Formula products with a “Best If Used…
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Fish Oil Part of Regimen to Protect Against Heart Disease
In the first large-scale study of its kind, researchers from the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan investigated the health effects of daily Omega-3 supplements in combination with a drug commonly prescribed for those at-risk for heart attacks, angina and other coronary events. Patients were all identified as having higher than average levels…
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Do You Really Know What’s In Your Cat’s Food?
Your cat eats the same food every day. The brand you feed is your cat's main source of nutrition and vital to a long and healthy life. As a caring pet parent, it is important to see through clever marketing ploys when choosing a food worthy of your feline. Although you may think all pet…
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Cesar® Softies Dog Treats Have Won “Pet Food of the Year for 2010 – What? Are You Serious?
I was amazed when I saw this. If you have looked at the Cesars Dog Treats label you would also be amazed at how this product could win the Pet Food of the Year category and on top of everything – it's a dog treat not even dog food. What on earth were the voters…
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Nature’s Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Raw Frozen Chicken Diets
Nature’s Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Raw Frozen Chicken Diets With A "Best If Used By" Date Of 11/10/10 Company Contact: Jeff Dezen/JDPR 864-233-3376 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 11, 2010 – Nature’s Variety has initiated a voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with a "Best If Used…