Category: Care & Safety
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Pet Food Recall: I and Love and You – Cow-Boom! Dog Treats
As of July 10th, the I and Love and You pet food company located in Boulder, Colorado has recalled Cow-Boom! Strips of Beef Gullet dog treats. Over 1,299 cases of the product were recalled due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Though there have been no reports of human contamination by the Cow-Boom! Product, the 2…
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Dog Food Recall: Boulder Dog Food Company
As of July 2nd, the Boulder Dog Food Co. of Boulder Colorado has announced a recall of its dog food product called Turkey Sprinkles Food Enhancer. The recall applies only to the 3-ounce bags of the food enhancer, with the “Best By” dates of 05/28/2016 located on the back of the package. Salmonella contamination puts…
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4th of July Hazards for Pets
Independence Day is decked with red, white and blue banners, and filled with BBQs, games in the sunshine, friends and families gathering under the stars for the traditional firework show. It sounds like the perfect American day –for humans, that is. Pets are subjected to all kinds of stresses on this holiday, from the unsettling…
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Pet Food Recall: Boulder Dog Food Company
As of June 19, 2015, Boulder Dog Food Company located in Boulder, Colorado has announced a recall of their Dog Food product: Chicken Sprinkles Food Enhancer, due to a possible Salmonella contamination. The products were fortunately only distributed on a small scale to two stores in Colorado, one store in Washington state, and one customer in…
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Pet-Friendly Plants
Not every house-plant brings peace and serenity to the surrounding inhabitants. Some potted plants, flowers and trees can actually prove quite harmful for cats and dogs if they are licked or ingested. Because animals tend to be curious explorers (who usually need to sniff or taste most things they discover), keeping toxic vegetation in the…
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Dog Food Recall: Himalayan Corporation
As of May 27th 2015, PetSmart announced that Himalayan Corporation of Mukilteo, Washington recalled the Himalayan Ruff Roots All-Natural Dog Chew Toys. The product was recalled due to a potential metal contamination. The contaminated products include: Ruff Root Sprout, Ruff Root Stump, and Ruff Root Stock Dog Chew Toys. The most common toxic metals that…
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Dog Food Recall: OC Raw Dog Food Turkey and Produce
On May 15th, 2015, OC Raw Dog Food located in California’s Rancho Santa Margarita, officially announced a recall of its Turkey and Produce Raw Frozen Canine food. The product is believed to be infected with a Salmonella contamination, resulting in the recall of nearly 2055 pounds of food packaged in 6.5 lb and 5 lb…
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Pet Food Recall: Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit
As of April 22nd 2015, the FDA announced that Nylabone Products of Neptune, New Jersey have officially recalled one of their products because of a potential Salmonella bacteria contamination. Nylabone’s Puppy Starter Kit Chews were distributed from one facility to all regions of North America. The recalled product indicates an expiration date of 3/22/18 on…
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Beware of Scams: When Someone Calls About Your Lost Pet
Losing a dog or cat can be stressful and traumatic, rendering the pet owner ragged with emotion after many days of searching and hoping. Though you may be praying every day to get that “I found your pet” phone call, be shrewd in how you deal with people and have a plan in advance about…
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Pet Owner’s First Aid Kit
Animals are prone to accidents and mistakes which often put them in harm’s way, resulting in scrapes, bruises, infections and sick tummies. Whether you are taking a vacation up to the mountains, or simply want to be ready for any disaster, many pet parents find peace of mind by having a pet-centric First Aid Kit…