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February 14, 2017 — Against the Grain Pet Food is voluntarily recalling one lot of Against the Grain Pulled Beef with Gravy Dinner for Dogs because it may be contaminated with pentobarbital.What’s Recalled?Against the Grain Pulled Beef with Gravy Dinner for Dogs12 ounce canLot Number: 2415E01ATB12UPC Code (second half): 80001Expiration Date: December 2019About PentobarbitalOral exposure […]

You want the best for your child, even if that kid happens to be a cat or dog.To give pet owners peace of mind and some relocation ideas, Safewise released a researched list of the the most pet-friendly states. These are the places that are the most fun for pets and provide them with the most […]

Pets are what they eatThe best things that dog owners can do to keep their pets healthy is go back to the basics — eat less and exercise more, said Kate Creevy, the lead veterinary officer for the University of Washington’s Dog Aging Project, a nationwide study of canine life and health. “Owners should choose a […]

February 8, 2017 — Giant Food Stores has issued a voluntary recall for specific lots of Companion Canned Dog Food due to possible metal contamination.What’s Recalled?Recalled products include:Companion Dog Food with Chicken and Rice13.2 ounce canUPC: 68826707501Codes: Best By 08/05/2019Companion Dog Food with Chicken, Lamb and Rice13.2 ounce canUPC: 68826700360Codes: Best By 08/05/2019Companion Dog Food […]

February 8, 2017 — PetSmart has issued a voluntary recall of one production lot of Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food with Chicken and Rice Classic Ground due to possible metal contamination.1 What’s Recalled? The recalled product includes: Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food with Chicken and Rice Classic Ground Size: 13.2 ounce cans UPC: 7-3725726116-7 Best […]

http://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/safetyhealth/recallswithdrawals/ Recalls – of which there are three types – are actions taken by a firm to remove a product from the market. Recalls may be conducted on a firm’s own initiative, by FDA request, or by FDA order under statutory authority. Source: Recalls & Withdrawals

It’s not unusual to find housing rentals with pet restrictions. It is, however, extremely unusual to find a landlord who will only rent to tenants who have big dogs, especially pit bulls.Jade Rouzeau doesn’t have anything against Chihuahuas or cocker spaniels. But she’ll only rent her remodeled three-bedroom home in Jacksonville, Florida, to families with […]

Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company of Wheeling, Illinois, has announced it is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its pet food due to its potential to be contaminated with pentobarbital. To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link: Evanger’s Dog Food Recall of February 2016 Please be sure to share the  of […]

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A dog in Argentina that was being swept away by river rapids got a helping paw from a canine buddy to save the day.In a video posted by a man named Rafael Franciulli, a black Labrador chasing a stick gets pulled backward by a powerful current and looks to be headed for trouble until his […]

When stay-at-home mom Brandi Guillet, 42, first laid eyes on Ellie the dog, she knew she had found the perfect pet companion for her 6-year-old son. Connor is non-verbal and on the autism spectrum. Boxer breed Ellie, age 3, is deaf and has been trained to respond to sign language.While words and commands aren’t part […]

What was supposed to be a quick dash to get some firewood turned into a 20-hour, near-death ordeal after a man fell in the snow and broke his neck outside his northern Michigan home.The 64-year-old man was saved in part by his dog, Kelsey, who kept his owner warm and alert by lying on his […]

Some animal advocates say don’t give pets as gifts, but research shows it’s not a bad idea.Oh, the joy of the holidays, with the possibility of a squirming puppy or fluffy kitten waiting under the Christmas tree. But what happens when house training gets frustrating or an eager child gets bored with his new furry […]

Faline entered the Mcgaughey residence on the morning of Dec. 19, ate three cookies and then left to wander around outside. By that afternoon, she had been fatally, and purposely, shot by local authorities while her caretakers watched. Faline was a mule deer. But was she a pet, a wild animal — or something in between? That question is […]

Each year during the holidays puppies and kittens are purchased as gifts for children, but what happens after the excitement wears off?Statistics show that more than half of the pets given as gifts end up being returned.As the reality of owning a pet is unsettling after finding out there’s more to owning a pet.Every morning […]

Want to lose weight for the New Year? What about helping the little pooch in your life shed some weight?According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 53.8% of all U.S. dogs and 58.2% of their feline friends are overweight or obese. Overfeeding and lack of exercise are all factors to a fat […]