Category: Care & Safety
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Pet Food Recall – Tuffy’s Pet Foods
As of February 11th, 2015, Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. has issued a full recall of their Nutrisca Dry Dog Food, in the Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe. The recall was necessary due to a possible Salmonella bacteria contamination. The product was distributed nationwide, in 4 pound bags with the UPC code of 8 84244 12495…
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Toxic Pet Toys
Watch out, generous pet-owners! Apparently there is such a thing as spoiling your pet to death. What might look like a squishy new diversion for your dog, could be laden with heavy metals and harmful chemicals. When shopping for pet toys, never settle with just the inexpensive or convenient option when the health of your…
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Pet Food Recall: Grill-Phoria Big Bark All Natural Treats for Dogs
As of January 30th, 2015 the pet food company Grill-Phoria officially recalled one of the dog treat products because of a potential salmonella contamination. Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs, was manufactured in 3.5 ounce pouches, and distributed in the regions of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Oklahoma between the months of September…
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Pet Food Recall: J.J. Fuds Raw Frozen Pet Food (Updated)
UPDATE: February 4th– J.J. Fuds Pet Food The following additional products have been recalled due to salmonella contamination: J. J. Fuds Premium Natural Blends Chicken Tender Chunks J. J. Fuds Premium Natural Blends Beef Tender Chunks J. J. Fuds Premium Natural Blends Duckling Tender Chunks Updated press release found here: U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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Poison List: Pet Poison Helpline Information
Even the most meticulously tidy people may not be aware of the dangers that cats and dogs face in a human home. While some hazards might be obvious, there are many items, products and even plants that pose a threat to canine and feline lives. It is better to be safe than sorry; review the…
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Going Raw: What is in Raw Pet Food
Have you heard? Raw food diets are all the rage. They are becoming increasingly popular amongst humans, who historically have been the only species to cook their food. Perhaps people are catching on, since it seems intuitive to believe that if animals survived eating nothing but a raw food diet in the wild, why shouldn’t…
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Cat Food Recall: Purr-Complete Feline Poultry Meal
January 16th, 2015 there was a pet food recall by the pet food company Oma’s Pride, due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Such a contamination poses a risk not only to the felines who consume the food, but also the adults who handle the product and may be susceptible to the bacteria. Though there have…
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Taking Care of Puppies: Playtime & Safety
There is nothing sweeter than the petite paws and tiny nose of a new puppy. Bringing an 8-week old pup into a big home can be intimidating during the first few days of adjustments. One of the most important aspects of acclimatizing a new dog to his home, is learning how to handle and play…
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How To Avoid, Find and Eliminate Ticks
Ticks are vile creatures – the very idea of them makes many people squeamish. However, as a dog or cat owner, it is important to be made aware of how ticks can harm your pet. Learning about the risks and how to avoid these little pests will help you better protect your dog from injury…
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Declawing Your Cat: Is it Unethical?
Over the past few years, the practice of surgically removing a cat’s claws has become more widely regarded as an unethical choice. Declawing a cat is not the same as a human clipping their fingernails. Claws are part of the bones deeply imbedded into a cat’s paws, and the nerve endings surrounding the claws themselves…