Tainted Dog Food Sickens 14 People

Posted on May 13, 2012

Tainted Dog Food Sickens 14 People

Salmonella in Diamond Pet Foods by Mary Rothschild | May 04, 2012 Fourteen people have been sickened with Salmonella Infantis infections in a 9-state outbreak linked to dog food.  At least five of the individuals have been hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reported Thursday that multiple brands of Diamond Pet Foods dry dog food – including several that have been recalled in recent days – are the likely source of the human illnesses, either through contact with the contaminated food or through handling an animal that has eaten the tainted kibble. The dog food was produced at a...

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Spring Time Pet Tips

Posted on Apr 26, 2012

Spring Time Pet Tips

Spring is a beautiful time of year in North Carolina. The temperature is warmer, the landscape is in full bloom, and we tend to spend more time outdoors with our families and pets. This wonderful season tends to bring new hazards for our furry friends. Spending more time outside increases the opportunity our pets have to escape or wonder off. To ensure your cat or dog’s safety, we strongly recommend having them implanted with a microchip. A collar with a name tag is also vitally important for their safety. We recommend these tags include your animal’s name, your name and address and most importantly a current phone number where you may...

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Supplements & Your Pet

Posted on Apr 19, 2012

Supplements & Your Pet

By Dr. Janine Oliver Supplements for small companion animals are heavily advertised everywhere you look. It can be confusing and frustrating. You should always check with your primary care veterinarian before starting your best friend on any supplement or nutraceutical. Quality control is extremely important. Not all supplements are created equal. You want to make sure that any supplement or nutraceutical that you give your pet has been tested and verified by an objective third party like USP, Consumer Labs or NASC. Doing this will insure that the product you give to your pet does not contain contaminants, heavy metals and that it does...

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Possible Link to Three Big Brands of Chicken Jerky Treats

Posted on Mar 19, 2012

Possible Link to Three Big Brands of Chicken Jerky Treats

Three Big Brands May Be Tied to Chicken Jerky Illness in Dogs, FDA Records Show By JoNel Aleccia, Courtesy Of NCVMA Stumped by mysterious illnesses in at least 600 dogs in the U.S., federal health officials have turned to consumers for help investigating problems possibly tied to chicken jerky pet treats made in China. A log of complaints collected from pet owners and veterinarians contains references to at least three popular brands of jerky treats that may be associated with kidney failure and other serious ailments, according to internal Food and Drug Administration documents obtained by msnbc.com. Of 22 “Priority 1” cases listed...

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