As a dog owner, you obviously want what’s best for your four-legged friend. By taking care of their needs, you will ensure they live a long, happy life. Here are seven things to do to keep your dog healthy: 1) Brush Their Teeth Did you know that dogs also have to brush their teeth? If […]
Category: Pets
10 Human Foods That Are Good For Your Dog
If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably already wondered whether you could feed your food to your pet. You should be very careful with what you give them, because certain foods can be toxic and even deadly to your furry friend. We made a list of the ten human foods that are actually good and […]
How To Tell if Your Dog is in Pain
It can be hard to see that your dog is in pain sometimes since they can’t speak like us. They tend to suffer in silence. However, there are some signs to look out for that show when your dog is suffering. Some are obvious and others are subtle. Your pet can be in pain for […]
Loving Pets Recalls Dog Treats Due To Bacteria
Loving Pets has recently announced the recall of some dog treats due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Some potential signs that your pet has Salmonella poisoning are: lethargic behavior, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, or even loss of appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If your pet shows these symptoms take it to a veterinarian as soon as […]
Raw Pet Foods Under Recall Due to Salmonella and/or Listeria
The FDA is recalling Darwin’s Natural and ZooLogics pet foods products because of the possibility of Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products under recall are: ZooLogics Duck with Vegetable Meals for Dogs (Lot #41957) and ZooLogics Chicken with Vegetable Meals for Dogs (Lot #41567). There were six reports of illness and death in animals that have eaten […]
My Dog Keeps Throwing Up! And Other Signs of Illness in Pets
[dr-image] [dr-facebook-counter] Is your dog throwing up? Experiencing diarrhea? Acting lethargic? Find out what these, and more, symptoms could mean. When pets start showing signs of illness, owners fret. With the recent wave of pet food recalls, thoughts tend to jump first to contaminated food. “Blaming food for maladies is much overplayed,” advises Dr. Ken […]
Dangerous Pet Supplies: Who Regulates Them?
[dr-image] [dr-facebook-counter] The CPSC regulates baby toys. The FDA regulates pet food. But who regulates pet supplies and toys? The answer just may shock you. This August, Facebook lit up with the story of Maximus Stumpf, a dog who sadly died after playing with a toy from a well-recognized and trusted brand. He had been […]
How are Pet Recalls Initiated?
[dr-image] Ever wonder how they discover that pet food is contaminated? It all starts with you. Pet food recalls happen when unsafe food is pulled from the market. The manufacturer or retailer will normally try to make the situation right with a refund for your original purchase, but how do these recalls get started? How do […]
Who Pays my Vet Bill After a Pet Food Recall?
Their food made your pet sick. Who’s going to pay for the visit to the vet? [dr-image][dr-facebook-counter] You have a happy, healthy dog that you shower with love. As a responsible pet owner, you do everything in your power to keep her safe. Suddenly, your energetic pup starts acting lethargic. A couple hours later there’s […]