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Dog and Cat Food Safety Issues

Genetically modified corn could cause kidney damage to your pet. One thing is for certain, the food industry is changing — on many levels. The Monsanto Company is the leader in diversifying agriculture to the point of engineering foods that appear on your dinner plate and in your pet’s bowl. The most recent travesty involves corn. The MON863... [ Read more of this article ]

Is your Pooch Fat? Has your Kitty Developed a Paunch?

Pet obesity is on the rise. Not just in the United States but in other countries such as Britain. The evidence is clear: like their human caretakers cats and dogs are becoming more and more rotund. According to Hills clinical evidence reports, over 50% of dogs in the UK are overweight. In the United States the numbers are lower: approximately 25% of... [ Read more of this article ]

Nature’s Variety Issues Nationwide Recall

Well, another pet food recall has been issued due to Salmonella contamination. This time by Nature’s Variety, a Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturer of holistic pet foods, including the raw food diet option. One can’t help but wonder if everything these days isn’t tainted with this pesky microbe that is determined to survive in foods that... [ Read more of this article ]

FDA Launches Pet Food Recall List

It’s finally happened! The FDA has caught up with the rest of the country! The launch of the FDA Pet Food Recall database in January 2010 may not have won fanfare from the general public BUT it certainly helps out pet owners. It appears as if there might be a new “pet-friendlier” FDA at work here. It can only be speculated that... [ Read more of this article ]

Merrick Beef Filet Squares for Dogs Recall

FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: January 14, 2010 Media Inquiries: Ira Allen 301-796-5349, ira.allen@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care Products may be contaminated with Salmonella The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning... [ Read more of this article ]

Wysong Dog Food Recall

Wysong, a Midland, Michigan holistic pet food manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall of its dry dog food. The affected batches were manufactured in June, July, and August of 2009. This recall is due mold spores discovered in specific batches of Wysong brand dry kibble. The Wysong web site states that these mold spores were related in part to the... [ Read more of this article ]

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