The Robert Abady Dog Food Co., LLC of Poughkeepsie, NY, is recalling its 2 lb, 5 lb & 15 lb boxes of “Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats” due to possible Salmonella contamination. To date, there have been no reports of illness to any pets eating the product or humans handling it, yet the risk […]
Grumpy cat would be so proud. Three styles of the sourpuss’ stuffed toys, manufactured by Ganz, have been recalled because the eyes could detach and pose a choking threat to children. The recalled toys include an 8-inch Grumpy Cat in laying position, a 5-inch long sitting Grumpy Cat and a 4-inch Grumpy Cat key clip. The
We already know how much joy a cat can bring into our lives. But, did you know there are enormous health benefits as well? It’s been scientifically proven that a cat’s purr can improve our mental and physical well-being. The Healing Power Of Cat Purrs – An infographic by Gemma.
Chances are you heard the frantic 911 call that went viral last week when Lee Palmer and his family barricaded themselves in a bedroom to escape their angry cat, Lux, a big black & white Himalayan mix. Palmer told the 911 dispatcher that his cat had attacked his young child after he pulled the cat’s
Yes. But hopefully not for long. Depending on what part of the world you live in, eating a cat or dog may seem totally normal or absolutely disgusting. Eating meat from cats and dogs is considered acceptable in other countries, including parts of Asia. And while many Americans eat pigs or cows, the very thought of
A proposal to give feral cat caregivers certain legal protections has recently been introduced in both chambers of the Maryland legislature. The synopsis of the proposed bill states: Providing that a law prohibiting a person who owns, possesses, or has custody of a domestic animal from dropping or leaving the animal on a road, in a public place,
Med-Vet International has initiated a nationwide recall of 140 boxes of 1/2cc U-40 insulin syringes. The syringes have been found to be labeled with 40 units per 1/2cc syringe and they should be marked with only 20 units per 1/2cc, which potentially could result in lower than prescribed doses of insulin. Animals receiving subtherapeutic doses
There are many ways to find out if your kitty is in good shape. Interestingly, you can learn a lot by being aware of what you actually scoop from her litter pan. Ideally, you’d have to hit upon a “perfect” poop from kitty every 24 to 36 hours. It should be rich brown in color,
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (URI), also known as Feline Infectious Respiratory Disease or Feline Upper Respiratory Disease Complex, is a term used to describe a kind of prevalent respiratory infection in cats caused by one or more bacterial or viral agents. The most common bacteria that trigger this condition include the Chlamydophila felis and the
Pro-Pet LLC of St. Marys, Ohio, has initiated a voluntary recall of several lots of Dry Dog and Cat Foods under the brand names of Hubbard Life, Joy, and QC Plus due to possible Salmonella contamination. To date, there have been no reports of illness to any pets eating the product or humans handling it, yet the
