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Food Safety Recalls and TipsJanuary 31, 2013
Sunnycrest Animal Care Center now includes a widget for finding the latest pet food recalls on our Nutritional Counseling Page.
Diet Shaped Dog Domestication by Elizabeth Pennisi Science NowJanuary 24, 2013
Fido may prefer steak, but his digestive system is also geared up for rice and potatoes. That’s the conclusion of a new study, which finds that dogs have evolved to eat a more varied diet than their wolf ancestors. The shift parallels genetic changes seen in people and bolsters the idea that dogs and humans share similar evolutionary stories. Dogs evolved from wolves more than 11,000 years ago, somewhere in Eurasia, though exactly when and how is under debate. The.. Read more »
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company to voluntarily withdraw Waggin’ Train® and Canyon Creek Ranch® brand dog treat productsJanuary 10, 2013
St. Louis, Missouri, January 9, 2013 . . . Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and its wholly owned subsidiary Waggin’ Train, LLC today announced it is voluntarily withdrawing its Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brand dog treats sold in the United States until further notice. The Company is taking this action after learning this week that the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets (NYSDAM) found trace amounts of antibiotic residue in samples of Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek.. Read more »
Foster Care For Pets Ruled Tax Deductable!January 10, 2013
If you foster pets a new tax court ruling may allow you to deduct associated expenses including the cost of veterinary care. Foster care for pets ruled tax deductible! See the new ruling here: http://news.discovery.com/animals/tax-filers-you-can-claim-foster-pet-expenses-130107.html
Pets for Holiday GiftsDecember 10, 2012
Are you thinking of giving a puppy, kitten or bunny for a holiday gift? Do you have visions of a Norman Rockwell scene with the new puppy eagerly awaiting his new master? Or perhaps you think that lonely neighbor would appreciate a pet to keep her company. “It’s a really bad idea,” says Dr.Jim Grimes, “because many of them just end up in animal shelters.” Animals DO make great companions. They are our playmates, our jesters, our work companions, and.. Read more »
Oregon veterinarians tally retail pharmacists’ mistakesNovember 24, 2012
Survey reveals dosage changes, product substitutions that have harmed pets. Nov 14, 2012 By: Kristi Reimer, Editor, News Channel Director DVM NEWSMAGAZINE The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) recently conducted a survey to determine how often mistakes are occurring when retail pharmacies fill veterinary prescriptions. The results indicate that these errors are not isolated incidents—in fact, they’ve been observed by more than a third of veterinarians in the state. In the October 2012 issue of Viewpoint, the OVMA’s quarterly newsletter, the organization reports.. Read more »
Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips RECALLEDNovember 24, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -November 20, 2012 – Carolina Prime Pet Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of dog treats, is voluntarily recalling Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips in a 5-count package UPC: 0-21130-42080-3 Lot Code:20082712 S 3195 and Lot Code: 20090312 S3195. The UPC can be located on the back label of each package. The lot Code is located on a sticker on the back of each bag of the 5 count product. This lot of product has yielded a positive test for Salmonella when tested.. Read more »
Recalls – Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars Recalled.November 17, 2012
CHARLEE BEAR PRODUCTS RECALLS “PROTEIN CRUNCH BARS” BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK Friday, November 2nd, 2012 ST. FRANCIS – Wis. – Charlee Bear Products announced today that it is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Protein Crunch Barproducts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The following products are being recalled Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars – Chicken Recipe with Carrots 5.5 oz packages; UPC Code: 8710890000 Lot number 19812; Best by date: 07-16-2015 Lot number 19912; Best by date:.. Read more »
8-year-old orangutan being treated with chemotherapySeptember 19, 2012
Veterinarians and physicians are teaming up in an attempt to cure Peanut, an 8-year-old orangutan at Miami’s Jungle Island, of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, marking what is likely the first time an orangutan has been treated with chemotherapy, according to North Carolina Zoo senior veterinarian Ryan DeVoe. Her doctors are using a chemotherapy regimen similar to that used in humans, but at a lower dose. “I’ve never had the same combination of fear and enthusiasm in one patient before,” said oncologist Joseph.. Read more »
Pet trusts protect animals if they outlive their ownersSeptember 19, 2012
According to the 2012 AVMA pet ownership survey, there are some 164 million cats and dogs in homes across the U.S., and attorneys Elizabeth Carrie and Robert Kass recommend that pet owners plan for the possibility that they may no longer be able to care for their animals. Naming a caregiver, providing detailed pet care instructions and dedicating money specifically to the pet’s care are all important parts of the plan, according to Kass and Carrie. Bundling all the essentials.. Read more »