From the category archives:
The FDA has launched a pet food recall database, with recalls dating back to January 1, 2006. The page says the database will be updated as new recalls happen.
Keep in mind though, that history has shown the FDA isn’t always as fast as we’d like when it comes to announcing recalls. And, as we’ve also [...]
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If you’re like me, when one of my pets is diagnosed with a major illness, one of the first places I turn is to the Internet. Type any pet related health condition into your favorite search engine and you’ll find something – probably a lot of somethings! The question is, how accurate is the information [...]
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Thanks to @SueRostvold for showing me this video. It was done a few years ago, when Sick Vick was still an Atlanta Falcon – before the NFL or the Falcons took any action. Even so, I’m certain @jonnystranger speaks for many of us.
Technorati Tags: Michael Vick, dog fighting
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Here’s the latest from Merrick – you’ll find a link to it on the front page of their website:
Merrick Issues Voluntary Withdraw of Beef Filet Squares
Lot Code: 9323
01.15.2010
MERRICK NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: January 15, 2010
Customer Inquiries: 800‐248‐8397
Other Inquires: James Witcher, 806‐322‐2806
Merrick Pet Care Withdrawals 72 Cases of 10 oz. Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats
Item # [...]
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The FDA has issued a warning about Merrick Beef Filet Squares, which may be contaminated with Salmonella.
FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care
Products may be contaminated with Salmonella
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for [...]
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Who knows how it got started, but today is National Dress Up Your Pet Day. Dogster’s talking about it, and so are pet lovers on Twitter.
I’ll admit it. When I was a kid my dogs had to endure clothing. Our cat Woodstock was probably the one who hated it the most but did a good [...]
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Mason and Jim are going through dog training classes, with Kim The Dog Trainer, who teaches at Southpaws Playschool Dog Daycare in south Austin. Tonight was their fifth class and although it wasn’t the best, Mason is definitely making progress.
Based on the information Jim was given from Town Lake Animal Center, he’s guessing Mason is [...]
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For those of you who have been following Lydia’s cancer, you might enjoy seeing her in action. She’s doing fabulous!
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