Pet Health
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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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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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Strengthen Your Pet’s Immune System
This month I would like to touch on the immune system because it is very important to your companion animal’s health and longevity. You probably know that a strong immune system is essential, but what is it and how does it work? The immune system is made up of a complex and integrated arrangement of…
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Can Dogs & Cats Take Fish Oil?
Yes, Dogs & Cats Benefit From Fish Oil! In research studies, fish oil has shown positive benefits in helping pets with disease. Fatty acids are among the most commonly used nutritional supplements used in treating dogs and cats. Fortunately, they have been used successfully long enough that most conventional veterinarians include their usage in the…
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What Is BHT In Dog & Cat Food?
Do you know what BHT is? Do you wonder when you see it listed in your dog and cat food ingredients if it is good for your pet? BHT or Butylated hydroxytoluene is made from petroleum or coal tar. BHT is found in most synthetic fragrances. It contains toluene. Chronic exposure has been linked to…
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Keeping Our Pets Safe by Dr Jane Bicks
Keeping Our Pets Safe Although I live in Florida, it still gets cold here on my small farm in the winter. In fact, just recently the overnight temperature was forecast to fall to 35 degrees and I made sure that all my outside animals were safe and warm and my dog, Otto, and his feline…