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Animal Radio® Newsroom |
Purina Recalling Muse Wet Cat Food |
RECALL: Purina is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of its Muse wet cat food "Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy," as some of the three-ounce cans "could contain rubber pieces which may present a potential choking hazard." |
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Hill's expands RECALL |
FDA Alerts Pet Owners and Veterinarians About Potentially Toxic Levels of Vitamin D in 44 Varieties of Hillâs Canned Dog Food in Expanded Recall |
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RECALL: Hillâs Pet Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Select Canned Dog Food for Excessive Vitamin D |
Hill's Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure, and dogs may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D, when consumed at very high levels, can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction. Pet parents with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed and are exhibiting any of these signs should contact their veterinarian. In most cases, complete recovery is expected after discontinuation of feeding. |
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The J.M. Smucker Company Issues Voluntary Recall of 9Lives Protein Plus Wet, Canned Cat Food Due to Low Levels of Thiamine |
The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of 9LivesÂŽ Protein PlusÂŽ wet, canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). No illnesses related to this issue have been reported to date and the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution. |
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RECALL - Natural Life Chicken & Potato Dry Dog Food |
Natural Life Pet Products of Saint Louis, Missouri is voluntarily recalling Chicken & Potato dry dog food due to it containing elevated levels of Vitamin D. 17.5 lbs. Natural Life Chicken & Potato Dry Dog Food Bag UPC: 0-12344-08175-1 |
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California divorce courts go to dogs as pets gain status |
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- California courts could be going to the dogs - and maybe cats, too - under a new law granting judges the authority to settle disagreements over who keeps the family pet in divorce cases the same way they handle child-custody disputes. |
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FDA warns about pet flea and tick treatments that could cause seizures |
The FDA says some treatments can potentially cause seizures and other neurological side effects. The drugs are in a class called Isoxazoline. They include the treatmeents Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica. |
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Dog deaths after grooming documented, but link uncertain |
Over the past decade 47 dogs have died across the U.S. during grooming, or within days of showing signs of ill health after grooming, at the nationâs leading pet retailer, a New Jersey news organization reports, though what the numbers mean is uncertain. |
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LA Bans Furs |
Los Angeles is making history by becoming the largest city in the world to ban fur sales. Los Angelesâ City Council today voted unanimously to draft an ordinance outlining a city-wide fur ban. |
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Labrador dog named Lucy saves Oregon man from sex conviction |
The discovery of a black Labrador named Lucy led to the unraveling of a criminal case Monday against an Oregon man who had begun serving a 50-year prison sentence. |
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Recall issued for homeopathic pet products |
Health Canada is advising consumers and pet owners not to use homeopathic and veterinary products made by King Bio Inc. and labelled as "Dr. King's," "Dr. King's Natural Pet" or "Natural Pet." |
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Slow Loris rescued and flown first class to UK after someone tried to sell it as pet |
ora, the baby Slow Loris, had been snatched from her mother and put up for sale. |
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'Hero' pet spaniel Louis saves toddler from choking to death in her sleep by barking and running around to alert her mother |
A pet dog has been hailed a hero after saving a one-year-old girl from choking to death as she slept. |
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Donât train your dog to sit - teach it life skills |
Dogs should be taught life skills rather than simply how to sit, stay and hand over their paws, a pet mindfulness coach has said. |
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Electric shock collars for pets to be banned in UK |
The training devices deliver up to 6,000 volts of electricity or spray noxious chemicals to control animals' behaviour. |
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Employers offer "Pawternity" Benefits |
When employees at digital marketing firm Nina Hale adopt a pet, they can take "pawternity leave," enabling them to work from home for a week to help their new furry friend adjust to their new environment. |
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Pet owners abusing their own animals to get drugs |
Some people, desperate for drugs, injure their own pets to get narcotics from their veterinarian, DEA officials are warning doctors. |
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RightPet Study: Children Enjoy Pet Rats Over Dogs and Cats |
RightPet, an online resource for pet owners to access a wealth of information and expert advice on pet health, wellness and behavioral concerns, announced the findings of its eight-year pet ownership study. Most notably, the study discovered personality and gender differences between cat and dog people and that children between the ages of 10 and 17 years old say they get more satisfaction owning pet rats than cats or dogs. |
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The Truth About Dog-Lick Bacteria |
A Wisconsin man made headlines after a dog lick led to a rare infection resulting in the amputation of part of his legs and arms. This has set off unwarranted alarm. While the bacterium is extremely common in dogs and cats, the risk posed by being licked is infinitesimally low. |
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Your Cat Is Giving Out Your Address! |
Photo metadata in the pictures you post online may be giving out your address. Here's how to turn geo-posting off. |
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Study Shows Dog Are Chick Magnets - Tax Dollars At Work |
New research shows pet owners are picky about their dates. |
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Best Pets & Animals This Week | AFV Funniest Videos 2018 |
AFV is America's longest running funny video television program. We've been collecting funny viral videos since 1989. Here youâll find funny videos, viral videos, prank videos, funny animal videos, funny baby videos, classic videos, and the best compilations and music montages of some of the funniest videos you've ever seen. Check out our different sections to find some of the best viral, funny, videos around. |
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HERE ARE THE MOST (AND LEAST) PET-FRIENDLY CITIES IN THE U.S. |
Sometimes the only thing that makes this crazy world feel like home is an 80-pound pseudo-wolf that watches you while you eat. Or a cat that loves peaches. Or a dog in the office. The point is, pets can have a huge impact on your life and are all around super-chill to have around, so you should be in a place that encourages critters, not Cruella de Vil's them. |
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Lender threatens to take dog back after saying woman was only leasing him |
Max has been a part of the Cittadino family for two years. The Long Island natives took the golden retriever on trips, played with him in the park and went for daily walks. And then, the company that financed the purchase of the pup threatened to repossess him. |
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One in five cat owners don't know their pet is a carnivore, finds study |
Cat owners are unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food as well as often handing out scraps of their own meals, including chocolate and cheese, research has found. A study of 2,000 cat owners revealed many are oblivious about what foods could be harmful to their catâs health - with some even sharing takeaways and leftovers. |
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Evangers denied knowledge of horse meat despite its license |
Even though the owners of Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Co. Inc. had a state license to process horse meat from Feb. 14, 2016, through Aug. 17, 2017, they denied any knowledge of how horse meat found its way into their products. |
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FDA investigates Smucker-owned Big Heart over pentobarbital |
An investigation into pentobarbital adulteration in canned, wet pet food manufactured by Big Heart Pet Brands Inc. remains "open and ongoing" according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
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Jet Blue flight crew helps dog in distress |
A couple credited a fast-acting flight crew with saving their dog's life after it had a hard time breathing aboard an airplane. |
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Deputies investigating after pet owner reports Husky was stolen, bleached |
Adams County deputies are investigating after the owner of a young Husky reported his canine was stolen and bleached.
"He's got his own spot in my bed. He's got his own pillow," Pack said. "He's like one of my babies." Pack currently lives on property along Cemetery Road in Peebles. He said that he and Cash moved in with relatives about three weeks ago. Because there is no fence, Cash and his new canine siblings wear shock collars. Despite that, Pack said Cash disappeared from the backyard 10 days ago. Pack said he was at his sister's home down the street for about 20 minutes, then came back and found Cash was gone. "I've been all over Adams County looking for him, Brown County looking for him, all the counties in between," Pack said. Within 24 hours of the pup's disappearance, a post popped up on Facebook in local rescue groups. A woman, who FOX19 NOW is not identifying because she hasn't been charged, claimed that she found a dog on Cemetery Road. The Husky that she found, she wrote, appeared to have been neglected. She also said that his skin and fur had been bleached, which had changed part of his fur to a different color. Pack said he knew immediately, based on the dog's appearance and specific markings, that the dog in the pictures was Cash. "(Bleaching is) very harmful to their skin, can leave chemical burns on them," Pack said. "Just thinking he's out somewhere right now without the proper medical attention that he needs, and he doesn't have me. I can't think of what he's going through." According to Pack, when he had been with his pet only a day earlier, Cash was in great health, and his fur was black and white. Pack believes his dog was stolen, maybe to turn a profit, and he suspects Cash's fur was bleached to hide his identity. "It's cruel. That's not humane. It's sad," Pack said. The woman's Facebook post regarding the discovered dog has since been deleted. Adams County deputies said they've located and talked to a "suspect," but there has been no sign of Cash. "That's my boy," Pack said. "I miss him, and I want him home." The county dog warden said the woman who made the Facebook post claiming to have found a bleached Husky did not contact the warden or turn the dog over to officials. Pack is offering a reward for the return of Cash. If you have any information on the dog's whereabouts, contact the Sheriff's Office at 937-544-2314. Adams County Sheriff's deputies have said they are now turning the case over to the county prosecutor, which means the unnamed suspect could soon be facing criminal charges in the case. Copyright 2018 WXIX. All rights reserved. |
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FDA Alerts Pet Owners about the Presence of Thyroid Hormones in Certain Miloâs Kitchen Pet Treats |
The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about The J.M. Smucker Companyâs recall of certain Milo's Kitchen pet treats after FDA testing found thyroid hormones in products eaten by dogs that showed symptoms of hyperthyroidism, a disease that is rare in dogs. |
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Steve's Real Food Voluntarily Recalls Raw Frozen Dog Food Turkey Canine Recipe Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination |
Steve's Real Food of Salt Lake City, Utah is voluntarily recalling one lot of 5lb Raw Frozen Dog Food Turkey Canine Recipe due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. |
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Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Kitten Grind Raw Pet Food Lot#GA1102 Because of Possible Contamination |
Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, GA, is recalling lot#GA1102 of Kitten Grind raw pet food because of the potential of contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. This recall was initiated after the FDA received a complaint of two kitten deaths, including one death which was confirmed to be caused by Salmonella septicemia. Subsequent testing by the FDA of Kitten Grind Lot#GA1102 revealed the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. |
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Raw Basic's recalls raw, frozen Tucker's pet food for Salmonella |
Raw Basics LLC is recalling its Tucker's branded, raw, frozen pork-bison pet food after Nebraska officials found a sample to be contaminated with Salmonella. |
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FDA Alerts Pet Owners About Potential Pentobarbital Contamination in Canned Dog Food Manufactured by The J.M. Smucker Company, Including Certain Gravy Train, Kibbles âN Bits, Olâ Roy, and Skippy Products |
After learning about positive pentobarbital results in certain cans of Gravy Train dog food, J.M. Smucker initiated a withdrawal of various canned dog food products from its Gravy Train, Kibbles 'N Bits, Ol' Roy, and Skippy brands. |
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Smokehouse dog treats recalled for Salmonella after testing |
Smokehouse Pet Products Inc. is recalling 4-ounce bags of dog treats labeled as "Beefy Munchies" due to possible Salmonella contamination. |
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Darwin's and ZooLogics raw pet food is under investigation by the FDA for salmonella and listeria contamination in its products |
The FDA, in making the announcement Monday, warned it has a "zero-tolerance policy" for salmonella or other pathogenic bacteria in all pet food, meaning the agency will take action, "as appropriate," against any pet food found to be contaminated with the bacteria. |
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United Airline Says "No" To Emotional Support Peacock |
A United Airlines passenger who tried to take her emotional support peacock with her on a cross-country flight has had the bird turned away by the airline because of health and safety concerns. New York City-based photographer and performance artist Ventiko says she bought a ticket for her peacock, Dexter, so he would have his own seat on Sunday's flight from New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles. A spokeswoman for Chicago-based United says the peacock didn't meet guidelines for several reasons, including its size and weight. Spokeswoman Andrea Hiller says the issues had been explained to the passenger three times "before they arrived at the airport." Dexter's Instagram account notes his "human friends" will be driving him cross-country. (By Associated Press January 31, 2018, 10:11 am) |
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Blue Buffalo and Wellness Recalled |
Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of BLUE WildernessÂŽ Rocky Mountain RecipeTM Red Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs, as the product has the potential to contain elevated levels of naturally- occurring beef thyroid hormones.
Although the Blue Buffalo Customer Care Resource Team has not received any reports of dogs exhibiting these symptoms from consuming this product, the FDA advised Blue Buffalo of a single consumer who reported symptoms in one dog, who has now fully recovered. Blue Buffalo immediately began an investigation, however, and after working with the FDA, Blue Buffalo decided it would be prudent to recall the one production lot in question. The voluntary recall is limited to one production lot of the following product: Product Name UPC Code Best Buy Date
If your pet has consumed the product listed above and has exhibited any of these symptoms, please discontinue feeding and contact your veterinarian. Consumers who have purchased the product subject to this recall should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Blue Buffalo at 866-201-9072 from 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday, or by email at CustomerCare@bluebuffalo.com for more information. WellPet has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited amount of one canned topper product due to potential elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.
Wellness 95% Beef Topper for Dogs â 13.2 oz
Although the WellPet Consumer Affairs team has received no reports of any health problems to date as a result of feeding this recipe, the FDA advised WellPet of three dogs that were affected. WellPet immediately initiated an investigation, and based on follow-up research, decided to recall the lots in question. The dogs are now fully recovered and doing well. âPlease know that safeguarding the health and wellbeing of pets is of the utmost importance to us,â said Camelle Kent, chief executive officer of WellPet, the maker of Wellness products. âWe fully intend on maintaining the trust you have placed in us to keep your pets healthy and happy, and are removing this product as part of our ongoing commitment to quality and food safety.â If you have any of the 13.2 oz recipe with these three best-by dates, please email WellPet at wecare@wellpet.com or call 1-877-227-9587. For more information, please visit WellPetâs website for a letter from the CEO. Wellness 95% Beef Topper for Dogs â 13.2 oz, Can UPC: 0 76344 89450 6 |
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Sedative in dog food; Evangerâs RECALL after dog dies from Pentobarbital |
Evangerâs Dog & Cat Food of Wheeling, IL, is recalling five lots of 12-ounce cans of "Hunk of Beef" dog food that have expiration dates of June 2020, according to the recall notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration website. The company distributed the recalled dog food to retailers in 15 states: Washington, California, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. The recalled dog food was manufactured the week of June 6-13, 2016. Consumers can identify the recalled dog food by looking for 12-ounce cans that have lot numbers beginning with and of the following: 1816E03HB;
Only cans with one of the above numbers, an expiration date of June 2020, and barcodes that have 20109 in the second half. The barcodes can be found on the back of the product labels. The barbiturate Pentobarbital is a sedative and if ingested by animals it can cause drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance, nausea and, in extreme cases, death. The implicated beef was not used in any other Evangerâs products. "All Evangerâs suppliers of meat products are USDA approved," according to the recall notice. "This beef supplier provides us with beef chunks from cows that are slaughtered in a USDA facility. We continue to investigate how this substance entered our raw material supply. "Although it has been verified that little or no product remains on store shelves, if consumers still have cans with the aforementioned lot numbers, (they) should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 847-537-0102." |
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