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FDA Alerts and Recalls
- January 27, 2024 - Viva Recalls Duck Recipes Due to Potential Salmonella, Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
- January 4, 2024 - Urgent Voluntary Recall of D&D Commodities Ltd. 3-D Pet Products Premium Parrot Food Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
- January 4, 2024 - UPDATE Expanded Affected States: Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix and Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
- December 22, 2023 - Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
- November 9, 2023 - FDA and CDC Investigate Cases of Salmonella Linked to Pet Food Made by Mid America Pet Food; Multiple Brands Recalled
- Apr 19, 2022 - FDA Warns Pet Treats Maker Due to Safety and Sanitary Violations
- Mar 28, 2022 - FDA Stops Sale of Pet Food
- Feb 26,2022 - Dog Gone Dog Treats Salmonella Warning
- Frb 18, 2022 - Family Dollar Recalls Dog Food, Cat Food, Treats. Multiple Brands
- Detecting inferior meat in dog food
- June 8, 2021 - Freshpet Dog Food Recall
Dogs
- Can All Dogs Swim? The Surprising Truth About Our Furry Friends
- Your Dog’s Unseen Adversary: The Hot Spot Challenge
- Getting a New Puppy? Here Are the Most Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Size Matters: The Link Between Dogs and Health
- Dogs Often Do This Just Before They Bite — Can You Spot the Tipoffs?
- Think Your Dog Can’t Learn Alone? Think Again!
- Is Your Middle Aged Dog at Risk for This Complex Condition That Requires Medical Treatment?
- Foxtail Plants: Summer’s Stealthy Danger to Dogs
- New Pet Food Recall, This One Is Critical
- Could Water Actually Be Harming Your Dog?
- Dogs Love This More Than Just About Anything — And It’s a Health Ally
- The Nighttime Struggle Flat-Faced Dogs Endure
- From Puppies to Adults: The Diet That Fights Disease
- Gastric Dilatation Volvulus: This Life-Threatening Emergency Kills 30% of the Dogs It Afflicts
- Why Your Dog’s Allergies Are Worse Than Yours
- Blue Haze in Dog’s Eyes: Alarm Bells or False Alarm?
- The Tail Wagging Mystery Unraveled
- Potty Watch: How Often Should Your Dog Go?
- Firm Bumps on Your Cat or Dog Attached by a Stalk — What’s Going On?
- Why Are so Many Dogs Going Gray as Early as Age 1?
- Feb1, 2023 - An Insider’s Guide to Finding Superior Dog Food Brands
- Oct 28, 2021 - Deceptive Dog Food Labeling
- Dog Food Reviews and Ratings
- Raw Pet Food: The Problem Just Won't Go Away
General Information
- Beware of This Life-Threatening Condition and the Telltale Signs That Foretell It
- This Sweet and Refreshing Fruit Can Be Shared With Pets
- Why I Almost Never Recommend This Popular Go-To Food
- The New Functional Food That’s Anything but Healthy or Functional
- Springtime Toxins: Pet Owners, Be Alert!
- What 56% of Owners Do With Their Pets: Avoiding Tragic Mistakes
- Add This Crunchy and Healthy Veggie to Your Pet’s Meal
- 11 Cute Animals You Should Never, Ever Approach
- Are You Unknowingly Feeding Your Pet Carcinogens?
- Telltale Signs Your Pet May Be Having a Seizure
- This Popular Pet Food Trend Could Put Your Pet’s Life at Risk
- This Hidden Threat Is Making Pets Sick All Over the Country
- A Beloved Fruit to Help Boost Your Pet’s Health
- 7 Easter Hazards All Pet Parents Need to Know About
- Add This Healthy Dinnertime Side Dish to Your Pet’s Food Bowl
- Your Pet's Gut Health: The Invisible Threat
- Popular Pet Food Maker Sued for High Lead Levels — Is Your Pet at Risk?
- This Tropical Fruit Can Be a Healthy Occasional Treat
- When Night Becomes Day: The Hidden Cost of Captivity
- Second-Hand Smoke’s Unseen Victims
- Pet-Proofing Against Poison: A Crucial Guide for Pet Owners
- What’s Really in That Kibble?
- The Silent Alarms: Uncovering the C Word in Pets
- Makes Your Pet Act Crazy, Chase Her Tail and Even Self-Mutilate
- This ‘Dessert Fruit’ May Help Boost Your Pet’s Immunity
- June 9, 2023 - Red Alert: Just One of These Pills Can Harm a Pet
- What to Never Ever Feed Your Cat or Dog
- Jerky treat mystery: Nearly 600 pets dead; still no source, FDA says
- Put an End to Tormenting Itchy Skin and Incessant Scratching
- The 20 Year History of Euthanizing Drugs in Pet Food; The Same Drug Still In Pet Food Today
- Evanger’s Dog Food Blamed in Deadly Dog Food Poisoning; One Dog Died, Three Others in ICU
- Eating the Dead; Food Only a Zombie Could Love
- Pet Food Renering Plant Has People Ill
- Jerky treat mystery: Nearly 600 pets dead; still no source, FDA says
Cats
- Don’t Let Your Vet Tell You This Is Normal Behavior — It’s Not
- The Silent Symptoms of Cat Hypertension
- Think Only Dogs Fetch? Cats Beg to Differ
- Can Your Cat Actually Recognize Your Voice?
- When Kitty Says No: Winning the Collar Battle
- This Can Emotionally Scar Your Pet for Life — Avoid at All Costs
- If Your Kitty Sends You This Message, See Your Vet at Once
- Overcoming Stress: The Path to Feline Zen
- Allergic to Cats? Try This Simple Feeding Trick
- A Vet’s Dire Warning: This Product Can Kill Your Cat
- Firm Bumps on Your Cat or Dog Attached by a Stalk — What’s Going On?
- Why Your Cat’s Catnip Habit Is a Good Thing
- Firm Bumps on Your Cat or Dog Attached by a Stalk — What’s Going On?
- Your Cat’s Quirky Habit Unveiled
- New Study Reveals Certain Cat Foods Could Damage Kidneys Within Weeks
- Why Feeding High Fiber Kibble to Fat Cats Defies Logic
- How to Feed Your Cat What She Wants - and Needs
- Species-Appropriate Cat Food Promoted as a "Preventive" Diet
- What Your Cat's Coat Color Can Tell You About Her Behavior
- Do You Really Know What’s in Your Cat’s Litter Box?
- Does Your Cat Act More Human Than Animal? It May Not Be Your Imagination
- What May Be a Sign of Feline Happiness Can Also Be a Red Flag
- Older Kitties Love It When You Do These Things, Even If They Won't Show It