April 10th begins the observation of Passover, an 8-day Spring celebration of the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Through certain rituals, modern day Jews have the ability to relive and experience the true freedom their ancestors gained. From the evening of April 10th through the evening of April 18th, in recognition of the […]
UK pet food retailer Pets At Home has issued a voluntary recall of four kinds of its private label brand AVA dry cat food products due to low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). The retailer said it was aware of three cats that had become ill after switching to one of the products. The affected products are:
What exactly is Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, and why is it my my cat’s food? If you’re feeding your cat a commercial food, chances are he’s getting a daily dose of some ingredients that read less like a food label and more like gibberish! While this guide is not all-inclusive, it defines the worst of the worst of
WellPet, makers of the popular pet food brand Wellness announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of their 12.5 oz. cans of cat food on Friday. A small amount of metal was found in non-WellPet products manufactured in the same facility, so WellPet took this conservative step to help ensure cats are safe. This was not
Last week, we reported a limited voluntary recall on certain lots of 9Lives, EverPet, and Special Kitty brand canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). The J.M. Smucker Company is expanding the limited voluntary recall to include more affected lots of the cat food. Cats fed diets low in thiamine for several
Several brands and Lot numbers of dry carpet cleaning powders, many marketed specifically to pet owners, have been recalled due to the risk of exposure to harmful bacteria. The 6 brands recalled include Arm & Hammer, Capture, Healthy Home, Oreck, Resista and Riccar brands, sold at Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Oreck, Walmart and other specialty carpet
Cat lovers can forget about eating solo, and cats no longer have to look longingly at the meals their caretakers have prepared in the hope of getting a bite. Now, with the help of Cooking for Two – Your Cat & You!, felines and their friends can share a meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Blue Ridge Beef is voluntarily recalling two (2) of its frozen products due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria can affect animals eating the product. There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having
A recall has been issued after flea and tick treatments for dogs – containing permethrin – were distributed in packaging labelled as flea drops for cats. Even slight exposure to permethrin can be fatal to cats. Armitage Pet Care Flea and Tick Drops for Dogs 702 mg spot-on solution (Vm 20205/4003) Armitage Flea Drops for
A couple of years ago, both the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) took a public stand against feeding raw diets to pets, warning that they are risky to pets and humans. However, many pet owners (like myself) are passionate in their belief that raw feeding is both safe and
