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5 Exercise Tips to Keep Your Dog Fit & Trim Despite the Heat!
Did you know that heat stroke (hyperthermia) can occur in pets that are overly exercised during a heat wave, even while outdoors? It’s true! Dogs have very few sweat glands - most are in between their paw pads - which is why they must pant in order to cool themselves down when their body temperature gets [...]
Five Plants That Can Seriously Injure Your Dog
If you’re a dog lover, thoughts of summertime conjure memories of long evening strolls and outdoor recreation with your dog. In fact, you may have already started this summer to create new fond memories. Given that, the last thing you want on one of your nature walks is for your canine companion to be sidelined [...]
Iams Prescription Dry Cat Food Recalled
Iams prescription dry cat food recalled by Proctor & Gamble may cause health concern to humans Proctor & Gamble has recalled Iams prescription dry cat food due to possible salmonella contamination. This product may also cause health concerns in humans handling the pet food. Two lots of the formula cat food which is specifically for cats with [...]
Citizen Petition to the FDA
The official first step towards challenging the FDA allowing diseased animals, euthanized animals, and other horrors into pet food and treats is a Citizen Petition.  If you would like to be part of changing the future of pet food, here is your opportunity. continue reading and on to petition »
Pet Owners, Squeezed by Oil Spill, Turn to Shelters
VIOLET, La. — The trail of oil  has invaded the marshes of St. Bernard Parish, seeping into the psyche of fishermen and flowing into the overcrowded shelter at the St. Bernard Parish Animal Services where Sasha, Melodie and Benny pace their cages awaiting adoption. Here, the outcry over the spill — barking, whimpering and mewing — [...]
The Worst Horrors of Pet Food on Video
I don’t know the source of this video, it was received in a Google Alert for pet food.  I do know that while it is hard to stomach, it is a video that every concerned pet lover should watch.  If this video doesn’t make you fighting mad and disgusted about the pet industry as a [...]
Feline’s Pride Expands Nationwide Recall
Feline’s Pride Expands Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 15, 2010 - Buffalo, NY – Feline’s Pride is expanding its July 1, 2010 voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. [...]
The Dangers and Warnings Against Rimadyl for Arthritis is Pets
Most Arthritic Dogs Do Very Well On Rimadyl, Except Ones That Die You might call it a made-for-TV drug. Approved for human use in the U.S. but not marketed that way, an arthritis medicine called Rimadyl languished for nearly 10 years in developmental limbo, then emerged in a surprising new form: Instead of a human drug, [...]
Feline’s Pride Issues Nationwide Recall
Feline’s Pride Issues Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 1, 2010 - Buffalo, NY – Feline’s Pride is announcing a voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 [...]
Why Do Cats Purr?
By Dr. Jane Bicks As a veterinarian, I am commonly asked “Why do cats purr?” Most people believe cats purr when they are content or happy. While cats do purr when they are content, researchers attempting to uncover the answer to this 3,000-year-old mystery are finding the answer more complicated than previously thought. All domestic cats [...]
Voluntary Recall Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement for Dogs
United Pet Group Voluntarily Recalls Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –- June 22, 2010 – United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of its PRO-PET ADULT DAILY VITAMIN Supplement tablets for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination.  The Food and Drug [...]
Tips for Better Pet Nail Care
Nail trimming is a vital part of your pet’s healthcare routine. Unfortunately, it’s often neglected as many pet parents never receive any training about the best method for trimming nails safely. Watch this short video for helpful tips for better nail care. continue reading and watch video »
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Due to a Possible Health Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — June 18, 2010 - Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, CA, announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with [...]
FDA Video on Melamine
USFoodandDrugAdmin  —  May 20, 2010 — In 2007, pet food that was contaminated with melamine and related compounds made many pets sick. At first, no one knew what caused the problem. An intense and sophisticated search for the cause was begun. In many ways, the work done by scientists in government and the pet food [...]
McDonalds Shrek Glasses Recalled!!!
ATTENTION PARENTS…If your kids recently got Shrek glasses at McDonalds, DO NOT LET THEM HANDLE OR DRINK FROM THEM. They are being recalled for high Cadmium content. Cadmium not only causes cancer, but can cause bonesoftening, and severe kidney disease. Right now, reports said that over 12 million cheap U.S.-made collectibles were recalled by McDonald’s [...]

Lost Pets

Found-Cats.  Central Avenue-Batesville.  Liberty Park Area.  Thin black & white. White pals. Has collar been spayed about a month ago and still she shavings from surgery. Collar also says it has had it's shots. And a Kitten also black and white, white on chest. Call 934- 4907 for details.

Found-Small/medium short hair black female dog. Some white markings on chest area.
Recently had puppies. Call 933-9016 for details.

BusMissing-Male black and white Toy Fox Terrior /Papillon mix. About 1 foot tall and weighs about 13 pounds. He looks similar to a Jack Russel Terrior. He is wearing a red collar named Gus.  Please call 927-0538 if found.

Lost-Elderly Female Border Terrier. Multi-colored, short hair, almost deaf, underground fence collar on, last seen around Liberty Park on (7-18).  Name is Chelsea.  Call: 934-4241 or 212-1089.  Reward offered!

Found-D
ark brown dog with a reddish or peach colored collar in the town of Napoleon . The dog looks like it might be a lab mix and possibly weighs around 70 lbs. Any questions, please call 621-1780.

Lost-Pal white blind Maltise.  Farmington Estates.  Last seen (7-16).  $100 reward.  Call 593-4467 for more info.

Lost-Small black dog and a golden striped dogs loose at Hillendale Apartments- Batesville. Call 212-3215 for more info.


 

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