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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 ]

Dog Flu? Is your Pooch at Risk?

It’s known as canine influenza virus and it’s causing quite a stir among dog owners. The dog flu, known as H3N8, does not affect humans. It is however quickly spread from dog to dog. Originally this virus affected only horses, or so it was thought, until a pack of greyhounds turned up with it in 2004. The outbreak on the East Coast and Colorado... [ Read more of this article ]

NUTRO is in the News Again!

Nutro Recalls Puppy Food! After receiving a notification that Nutro foods was once again recalling their pet food I made an online investigation. After visiting both the Nutro website and the FDA website, I came up empty and thought it was perhaps a rumor. But thank goodness for our good friends over at Consumer Affairs who made this a priority. After... [ Read more of this article ]

A Genetic Mutant?

According to genetics it is virtually impossible for a male cat to have the multi-color tortoiseshell coloring of this female cat. How did this  Genetic Mutation Happen? Male cats can not carry the tortoiseshell markings—that is a genetic fact. This is based on very scientific principals, mainly that male cats only have one X chromosome. And,... [ Read more of this article ]

Nutro Cat Food Recall!

This just in from the FDA: Nutro food is recalling its Natural Choice and Nutro Max cat and kitten foods! The recall, announced today (May 21, 2009) by the FDA, does not surprise pet owners in America who have known for over a year that something was amiss with the Nutro food they were feeding their beloved pets. This recall only affects cat/kitten... [ Read more of this article ]

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