Purina One Vibrant Maturity Recall
Purina has just announced a recall on Purina One Vibrant Maturity 7+ dry cat food. Some bags of this food have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella. (more...)...
Friskies and Cat Chow Recall
Purina has just announced a recall on certain bags of Friskies and Cat chow. The food may be contaminated with Salmonella. (more...)...
New drug for urinary incontinence in dogs.
The FDA has announced the approval of a new drug used to treat urinary incontinence in dogs. Incurin contains Estriol which is a hormone that helps improve the tone of the muscles of the urethra. (more...)...
Do hypoallergenic dogs exist?
It is widely believed that certain breeds of dogs are less likely to cause people with dog allergies to be affected by them, but a new study is saying that this is not true! (more...)...
Frontline Plus Imitators Recalled
You've probably seen them: new flea products have come on the market recently, claiming to be the same as Frontline Plus, but costing about half of the price. (more...)...
Chicken Jerky from China may be causing Fanconi syndrome in dogs
Added October 25, 2011: Even though this story was first published in June of 2011, we are still getting reports coming in of dogs getting sick and the culprit is suspected to be chicken jerky treats manufactured in China. Read through the comments section at the end to get more interesting discussion on this problem. Added November 4, 2011: I have just filed a report with the FDA and alerted them to read the comments on this blog. I would urge any of you who have a dog who you suspect is ill because of eating tainted chicken jerky to have your vet file a pet food safety report with the FDA. Added November 18, 2011: The FDA has paid attention! Today they announced a caution against chicken jerkey. You can read it here. There is no official recall yet, but stay tuned. And please leave a comment if you think your pet has gotten sick after eating chicken jerky treats. Added December 29, 2011: MSNBC is reporting that the FDA has now announced that they are investigating 353 reports of dogs getting sick after eating chicken jerky. The FDA is working hard to determine the reason, but so far has not figured out what the culprit is! Because there is no specific product that can be blamed, the FDA has not issued a recall. Note: The original article was written because some Canadian vets were suspecting that chicken jerky made in China was causing Fanconi syndrome in dogs. However, there may be more than just Fanconi syndrome now. Be sure to read the comments in this article to get the full story.
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Some Canadian veterinarians are noticing an increase in cases of Fanconi syndrome. The CVMA recently published this warning: (more...)...Cat in Oregon diagnosed with bubonic plague!
A 6 year old cat in Oregon has been diagnosed with bubonic plague. Bubonic plague was the cause of the Black Death that killed 75 million people in Europe in the 14th century. (more...)...
Are Raw Foods Safe?
Recall on Primal Pet Food Raw Diet
A recall has been announced for Primal Pet Food's Chicken and Salmon Formula. Are raw foods safe? I'll tell my opinion as a veterinarian as you read through this article. (more...)...Dexamethasone Recall
American Reagent is voluntarily recalling bottles of dexamethasone. Dexamethasone (also known as "Dex") is a steroid that is used to treat many conditions including intervertebral disc disease, allergic reactions and shock. (more...)...
Another Pig Ear Recall
There have been some recalls on pig ear treats recently. Here is a summary of the products recalled: (more...)...
Google Announces Animal Translator App!
Have you ever wondered what your pet is REALLY saying? The engineers at Google have created an amazing app that will translate your animal's grunts, barks and meows into English for you. The app currently supports the following animal languages: cat, dog, hamster, guinea pig, regular pig, rabbit, bird, chicken, sheep, horse, donkey and tortoise. Google is truly amazing! (more...)...
Insurance Companies Don’t Like Dogs?
Did you know that you may have to pay more home insurance if you own a dog? Some insurance companies are bumping up their rates for dog owners. (more...)...
Dog in Japan watches over an injured friend
I don't usually post videos that make me cry, or that show injured animals, but today I'll make an exception. This video is heart warming, but it also shows some of the devastation of the Japanese Earthquake: (more...)...
Will potassium iodide prevent radiation poisoning in pets?
Concerns over pending nuclear fallout in Japan have caused a spike in sales of potassium iodine tablets, not only in Japan, but also one the western coast of USA and Canada. Some health food stores are completely sold out of potassium iodide as (more...)...
Phenobarbital recall announced – Potentially very serious!
The FDA has just announced a recall on Phenobarbital pills produced by Qualitest Pharaceuticals. This recall is on human grade pills, but many dogs and cats are on this medicine as well.
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...Pig Ear Recall – Salmonella risk
A recall has been announced on Pig Ears made by Jones Natural Chews. The company is recalling 2705 boxes of pig's ears because of concerns over salmonella. (more...)...
Recall on Wellness Cat Food
A recall has been announced on lots of Wellness canned cat food. The following lots are recalled: (more...)...
Jimmy the cat gives a thumbs up sign.
How cute is this! This polydactyl cat named Jimmy gives a thumbs up on command! (more...)...
Dog rides scooter on Letterman.
This is one talented doggie!!! The following was on the Letterman show last night. (more...)...
Vitamin E and Selenium speed up healing of Sarcoptic Mange.
Researchers in India have made an important discovery that will help in the treatment of sarcoptic mange in dogs. (more...)...
Cat purrs louder than a plane!
Smokey the cat has a purr that is 92 decibels loud - similar to the sound a Boeing 737 makes when it comes in to land. The average cat's purr (more...)...
Bald mice accidentally regrew hair…possible cure for baldness?
Researchers at the University of California may have accidentally stumbled upon a cure for baldness!
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Dog throws owner’s drugs out of the window.
A man in California got busted for drug possession because his dog threw his drugs out of the window of his truck.
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Were fish injured in Chinese magic trick?
Animal rights groups are complaining that magician Fu Yangdong must have either implanted fish with magnets or controlled them with harmful electrical currents. What do you think?
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More birds hit planes with red on them – science fair project.
The prime minister was about to get his plane painted red...until he got news of 15 year old Ally Dunlop's Science Fair project.
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Stray cat, Larry, hired to catch rats for British PM
Larry the cat was formerly a stray. But he has found a lucky break, being employed as the chief rat catcher at the British Prime Minister's residence of 10 Downing Street. (more...)...
Klepto Kitty! Cat caught on tape stealing from neighbors!
This story is hilarious! Dusty the cat is always bringing things home at night time that don't belong to him. He is constantly stealing from the neighbors. And finally, he is caught on tape! (more...)...
Most common degu diseases.
Degus are delightful little creatures! They are becoming more and more popular, and I can understand why!
Not much research has been done on degu diseases. (more...)...
