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RECALL ALERT – Merrick Beef Filet Squares, Possible Salmonella Contamination

Admin - Deanna — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:34:06 +0000

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911″ because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and Internet sales.

Although no illnesses associated with [...]

Holiday Hazards for Our Pets

Admin - Deanna — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:12:56 +0000

As holiday preparations are in full swing it’s time to take a moment to think about holiday decoration pet hazards. Sure we all love the twinkling lights and pretty ornaments, the glitter and glitz and all of this may be interesting to our pets too.

Some of these new additions for our homes may also be [...]

Don’t Let Halloween Be a ‘Fright Night’ for Your Pets!

Admin - Deanna — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:19:58 +0000

Most people don’t realize how scary and actually dangerous Halloween can be for our pets. They tend to think of it as just a mostly fun filled entrée to Fall for children and adults alike but what about our furry companions?

It can actually be quite frightening for them, the constant knocking or door bell [...]

CPR, Not Just for People – VIDEO

Admin - Deanna — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:34:41 +0000

Everyone’s heard of CPR and there’s probably even quite a few people who know that CPR can be used to pets as well as people but how many people actually know how to administer pet CPR? Here’s a wonderful video in which Elaine Acker, CEO of Pets Amercia, demonstrates the proper technique for performing CPR [...]

People-Pet Health, Do a Little Doggie Yoga, Doga – VIDEO

Admin - Deanna — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:43:08 +0000

Doing yoga with your canine companion, commonly called doga is getting more and more popular. I’ve actually heard that there are even doga classes local to me. Wasn’t all that long ago you might have been able to find it in larger metro areas but people are finding that even in a tough economy, many [...]

An Evening with Rescue Ink

Andrea — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:11:42 +0000

As per my “marching orders” (Hehe…thanks Bonnie), I made it to the Rescue Ink Book Signing at the Clifton New Jersey Barnes and Noble.

It was a busy night with lots of fans. There were Animal Control Officers, teenagers, veterinarians, kids, members of rescues orgs, animal shelter employees and volunteers. Everyone of us were excited to [...]

Voluntary Recall – Nutro Dog Food

Admin - Deanna — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:08:36 +0000

Nutro has issued a voluntary recall of a couple of their dog food products. This information cannot be found on their website – http://www.nutroproducts.com/ – but can be confirmed by calling the company at 1-800-833-5330.

The following products have been Voluntarily Recalled due to “Possible melted plastic in the bag.”

The products are sold only at Petsmart [...]

What’s Ugly, Smells, Kills Dogs? Blue-Green Algae – VIDEO

Admin - Deanna — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:35:25 +0000

I’ve written numerous time about blue-green algae which can be toxic, even deadly, to both dogs and humans. It seems to be cropping up right now in the midwest and although no humans have been seriously sickened by it, it has killed at least six dogs so far.

Blue green algae naturally occurs in waters [...]

Charges Upgraded for One Suspect in IL Dogfighting Ring

Admin - Deanna — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:36:09 +0000

When I first did the story about the dogfighting ring that was uncovered at a home day care center in Maywood, IL, I was surprised that one of the suspects was only charged with a misdemeanor. Martez Anderson, 38, who kept the fighting dogs at his house, was charged with being a felon in possession [...]

Dogfighting Ring Bust at Home Day Care Center – VIDEO

Admin - Deanna — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:36:51 +0000

Charles Sutton

Lance Webb

Martez Anderson

UPDATE 9/26/09 – Charges Upgraded for One Suspect in IL Dogfighting Ring

A home day care center at 2101 S. Third Ave in Maywood, IL, was the scene of a gruesome dogfighting ring bust yesterday. Scarred, injured dogs and puppies, equipment, and a bloody garage were found. [...]