1/25/2013 – Hartz Mountain Corporation Hartz Chicken Chews and Hartz Oinkies Pig Skin Twists
Read MoreRecalls: Hartz Mountain Corporation Hartz Chicken Chews and Hartz Oinkies Pig Skin Twists
Unhappy tummies may be prevented…
By Robert Mueller: Vomiting and diarrhea – Cleaning up after our pets is NEVER fun for anyone. Something has caused your poor pooch to be sick whether from a one time occurrence like getting into the garbage or from years something in their diet slowly wearing down their tolerance. Either way, you are stuck scrubbing the carpet and your pet is miserable. How did this happen and how do you get out of this mess? Other than skin and allergy issues, which are the #1 problem that plagues our companion animals,…
Read MoreIMS Cadet Chicken Jerky Dog Treats
1/9/2013 – IMS Trading Group Withdraws Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Due to Drug Residue Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/ims-trading-group-chicken-jerky-treat-recall/
Read MorePreventive veterinary care is sexy too
By: Michael Paul, DVM DVM NEWSMAGAZINE Time to make the ugly stepsister of veterinary medicine an important member of the family. As veterinarians, we tend to find diagnosing and managing disease and treating injuries a gratifying and brag-worthy part of our jobs. And in these cases, clients tend to be openly appreciative of our heroics. A successful diagnosis and treatment also gets veterinary team members excited, and a positive outcome results in high fives all around the clinic. But clients also seek our help for information, services and products, and…
Read MoreIs your dog at risk of hormone disease?
We hear about it in the vets office, media, from dog owners at dog parks. Hormone disorders are on the rise and just hearing about it is enough to send most of us dog owners into a panic. The good news is, a hormone disorder is something a dog will usually live with, rather than die from, as long as proper care and medication is provided. What are hormones? Put simply, hormones are chemical messengers that affect the activity of cells and tissues throughout the body. Hormone disorders can affect…
Read MoreJanuary Recalls
Watch out for these products! Make sure you throw out or return these products to the store you purchased it in. 1/9/2013 – IMS Trading Group Withdraws Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Due to Drug Residue 1/9/2013 – Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch chicken jerky – trace amounts of antibiotic residue in samples 1/9/2013 – Milo’s Kitchen Recalls Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers Dog Treats – trace amounts of residual antibiotics
Read MoreDigestive issues on a raw diet – here is what to expect
I’m sure you have taken your dog to the vet more than once because his tummy was upset. The three most common vet visit triggers are constipation, vomiting and diarrhea It is not uncommon most raw diet ‘newbies’ expect that their dog’s bowel movement will be perfect in every way including consistency, volume, odor and regularity. This is not always possible. Several factors can cause a dog’s digestive situation to change. The most common one is the consumption of a variety of foreign materials. Some dogs love to consume pens, reading glasses, leftover…
Read MoreNatural approach to help your arthritic dog thrive again
Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs, with higher rates in senior dogs? Joints affected the most are hips, knees, elbows, shoulders and spine. The pain and inflammation associated with arthritis is seen after extensive cartilage damage has set in. If you have a dog suffering from this condition, it is very important to get proactive at an early stage through supplements and change in diet, as these help to manage the symptoms naturally. The join structure is made up of bone, ligaments, a joint capsule and…
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