Health4UandPets

  • Menu Foods delays settlement announcement

    Menu Foods has reportedly agreed to settle on the lawsuits brought against them because of the pet food recall of last year. Although details were scheduled to be announced tomorrow, it has been postponed to later in the month. Here’s the update from Menu Foods… On April 1, 2008, the Hon. Noel Hillman, Judge of…

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  • Smelly Dog With Dirty Ears and Runny Eyes – Life’s Abundance Testimonial

    A couple of years ago, my husband and I changed our diet to organic and stopped buying foods that contained additives like partially hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup. After a while, we felt better. Then we thought, wouldn't it be nice to do the same for our dogs (not that we weren't giving…

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  • Tips For Purchasing Dog Food

    You have heard many times that your dog or cat's health starts with superior nutrition. To get you the best and most up-to-date information about feeding your dog, we turn to dog food expert – Dr. Jane Bicks. Dr. Jane is a highly respected and nationally recognized holistic veterinarian. She has extensively studied dog food…

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  • Omega 3 For Pets

    Dear Dr. Jane: I have two dogs and one cat. I am very well aware of the benefits of essential fatty acids in their diet, but would like to know what sets your formula apart from the oils I buy at my local health food store? Dr Jane's Answer: Our Skin and Coat Formula for…

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  • FDA Orders Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food to Obtain Emergency Operating Permit

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an order requiring that Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc., in Wheeling, Ill., obtain an emergency permit from the FDA before its canned pet food products enter interstate commerce. A recent inspection revealed significant deviations from prescribed documentation of processes, equipment, and recordkeeping in the production of…

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  • String of Illnesses Afflicts NUTRO-Fed Pets

    A worrisome health trend among dogs and cats across the country has surfaced in the past few months. Scores of pets from California to South Carolina have experienced sudden and recurring bouts of diarrhea, vomiting, and other digestive problems. Through an examination of reports submitted by readers, ConsumerAffairs.com has uncovered a common link among these…

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  • The Truth About Ash In Cat Food

    Dear Dr. Jane: I want to purchase cat food but I need a food with no ash or low ash because my cat has urinary tract problems. The food I am presently feeding is low ash. Can I feed any of your Life's Abundance cat food formulas? Dr. Jane’s Answer: Ash content has been thought to create…

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  • Life’s Abundance Great For Fussy Dogs

    I've been a highly recommended Breeder of Show/Competition/Working dogs for over 30 years. The pet food recalls of 2007 shocked me, and scared me silly. I was feeding some of the big name "super premium" brands recalled, in my 100+ dog pet-resort/kennel. We are yet to tally our damages. I did about 2 weeks of…

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  • Slentrol – New Diet Drug Approved for Dogs

    Is your hound round? Too much flab on your Lab? Is your husky, well, husky? A new drug may provide some help. The government approved the first drug for obese canines on Friday. Called Slentrol, the Pfizer Inc. drug is aimed at helping fat Fidos shed extra pounds. "This is a welcome addition to animal…

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  • Fish Oil Decreases Inflammation

    A study at the University of Michigan confirms that  fish oil consumption can reduce cellular inflammation.  Researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, published a study demonstrating that increased fish oil consumption and decreased vegetable oil consumption curbed the body’s overproduction of prostanoids. Prostanoids are valuable chemicals, as they help regulate blood pressure and…

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