Iam Cat Food Recall

P&G Recalls Small Number of Bags of Cat Food From Stores in Loveland, Colorado

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 29, 2010 – CINCINNATI -- Procter & Gamble (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags of its Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food which may have been sold recently in one or two stores in Loveland, Colorado.

These bags have the potential to contain salmonella, although no illnesses have been reported. No other Iams pet food products are affected.

The Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care cat food in question is sold in blue 6.8-pound bags. These bags feature a code date of 02304173 (B1-B6) and the UPC number 1901403921.

If you have this product, please discard it and call P&G toll-free for a product replacement at 800-862-3332 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST.

P&G has worked with its retailers to remove the affected product from stores in the area. P&G believes that only three bags may have been purchased recently by consumers in the area. Yet, as a precautionary measure, the company is initiating this retrieval.

People handling dry pet food can become infected with salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.


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Dr. Jane Foundation - new recipient of donation.

I like knowing that not only am I getting the finest quality food when I purchase Life's Abundance, but knowing that Dr. Jane also gives back... well that is the greatest feeling! Here's information on her latest donation.

What began as a rescue for Weimaraners now accepts all dogs, but focuses their energies on saving large and giant breeds from certain death. Located in Palm Beach County, FL, Big Dog Ranch Rescue offers a true last line of defense for hundreds of souls, burdened by illness, neglect and despair. In fact, many of their canine residents are saved hours – even minutes – before they are slated for euthanasia at area shelters. It is for these reasons, and many others, that the Dr. Jane HealthyPetNet Foundation has selected this noble organization as the latest recipient of a financial award.

Thanks to the tireless and determined efforts of their volunteers, Big Dog Ranch Rescue placed approximately 300 pups in forever homes last year, and aspires to surpass that milestone this year to more than 400. With an average stay at the ranch between two weeks and three months, there are between 35 to 55 dogs cooling their paws on site on any given day. Read the entire article

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Dr. Jane Conference Call

Be a part of my next conference call.
Our "Ask Dr. Jane" calls are always informative and a lot of fun! To participate in my bi-monthly calls, phone our new conference call number 561-515-1695 at the appropriate time, and enter 224012# after the prompt. My next call is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25th at 8:30 p.m. EST.

Thank you for all you do to make the world a better place for companion animals.

Sincerely,
Dr. Jane Bicks, DVM
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Dogs - Behavioral Problems?

Have you ever found freshly dug holes in your backyard? Or bits of your favorite chair strewn across your den? Are you the proud parent of a canine that greets your guests by repeatedly jumping on them? Does your furry friend beg at the table, bark incessantly or strategically deposit her poo next to the dining room table? Simply put, if your dog could star in a film entitled “Dogs Gone Wild”, then you share a common complaint among dog lovers worldwide: frustrating behavioral problems.

There is one thing that unites all behavioral problems - they are undesirable to the pet parent. Behavioral problems are the most common complaint received by veterinarians at annual exam time. Whatever the complaint - whether it’s barking, chewing, digging, chasing, biting or aggression - many dogs exhibit problem behaviors. If you’re wondering what could cause these ongoing stresses in your relationship with your canine, you’re not alone. Read the entire article

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Coyotes and Your Pets

Upon my return from puppy class last night, I saw a Coyote in our driveway. Needless to say, this was NOT an exciting moment for me as we have a cat and two small dogs that could be tasty tidbits for this nocturnal hunter.

Attached is a link to some information on how to protect your pets from a Coyote attack.

Coyotes and Your Pets

It sounds like our visits outside will be well supervised, inside the fenced area and include lots of noise making. A wooden spoon and pot....the neighbors will have to adjust to our merriment!

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Merrick Recall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 3, 2010 – Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is extending its July 2,2010 recall of 10 oz "Beef Filet Squares for Dogs (Texas Hold'Ems)" pet treat (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) to also include 83 cases of "Texas Hold'ems" (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10127 BEST BY MAY 6, 2012) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling the treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products. Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.Read the entire article

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Evamist - Danger to Pets

Evamist Hormone Spray May Cause Illness in Pets
July 29, 2010

The Center for Veterinary Medicine would like pet owners to know that Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray), a topical hormone replacement product, sprayed on the forearm to reduce hot flashes in women during menopause, has the potential to cause health problems in pets exposed to the product on the owner’s skin.

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