I’ve had some time to do some reading lately and I’ve managed to come across a few really interesting posts that I thought I’d let everyone know about. Check em out and let me know your thoughts on some of the topics they talked about within -

Canine Distemper And Dog Ailments

Heavier than 50 % of dogs that acquire the ailment die from canine distemper. An aligned lower 20 % survival ratio is modern Read more

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Dog Aggression – Curing Aggressive Dog Behavior

Have you ever wished you could cure your dog of aggression and get your dog to stop being aggressive once and for all? Whether it is dog on dog aggression or an aggressive dog towards other people and children, it is important to take dog aggression training very seriously.

Luckily, as with all dog behavior problems, there is a solution for aggressive Read more

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my baby basset, who is not quite 2 years old, was recently diagnosed with kidney disease. this was a severe shock to me since he is showing no signs of renal failure. the vet is recommending a low protein diet – hills vet formula to be exact, which i am not a fan of. just wondering if anyone out there has gone thru this with your furkid. i'm looking for alternatives to feed him, even if it's Read more

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Hey everyone, I decided it would be a great idea to post up the latest news from Google so here it is…

New Veterinary Neurology Site is Launched by Clare Rusbridge

Never miss another breaking dog news story, exclusive article or canine column. Subscribe to the Dog Magazine dot net email updater and you'll get an update … Read More…

Shelters get along like cats and dogs

(One died days later from Read more

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Dog Obedience Training For Pets

A dog is a man’s best friend. However, true this might be, the fact always remains that dogs are after all wild animals, and training your beast in to a civilized pet is a very important task that you cannot ignore as a responsible dog owner. Dog training apparently might sound a very easy ‘do it yourself’ task, however, there comes a limitation on how well you Read more

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To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: Tom McPheron of the American Veterinary Medical Association, +1-847-285-6781, +1-773-494-5419 (cell), tmcpheron@avma.org

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — It's estimated that 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs every year. Fortunately, most dog bites are preventable through appropriate pet selection, Read more

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Hey all, I know a lot of dog owners are also cat owners, so I wanted to share this Recall notice I received recently. Kudos to Nutro for their quick action and obvious care and concern for their customers and their pets.

RECALL:Nutro Products Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Range of Dry Cat Food Products

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Franklin, Tennessee (May 21, 2009) –

Today, Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO MAX Cat Dry Foods with "Best If Used By Dates" between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010.

The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in the United States and ten additional countries.  This recall is due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in our finished product resulting from a production error by a US-based premix supplier.

Two mineral premixes were affected.  One premix contained excessive levels of zinc and under-supplemented potassium. The second premix under-supplemented potassium.  Both zinc and potassium are essential nutrients for cats and are added as nutritional supplements to NUTRO dry cat food.

This issue was identified during an audit of our documentation from the supplier.  An extensive review confirmed that only these two premixes were affected. This recall does not affect any NUTRO dog food products, wet dog or cat food, or dog and cat treats. 

Affected product was distributed to retail customers in all 50 states, as well as to customers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Israel.  We are working with all of our distributors and retail customers, in both the US and internationally, to ensure that the recalled products are not on store shelves. These products should not be sold or distributed further.

Consumers who have purchased affected product should immediately discontinue feeding the product to their cats, and switch to another product with a balanced nutritional profile.  While we have received no consumer complaints related to this issue, cat owners should monitor their cat for symptoms, including a reduction in appetite or refusal of food, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea. 

If your cat is experiencing health issues or is pregnant, please contact your veterinarian.

Consumers who have purchased product affected by this voluntary recall should return it to their retailer for a full refund or exchange for another NUTRO dry cat food product.  Cat owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-800-833-5330 between the hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST, or visit www.nutroproducts.com.

Recalled Pet Food The varieties of NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO MAX Cat Dry Foods listed below with "Best If Used By Dates" between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010 are affected by this voluntary recall. 

Nutro Products Recall List – Dry Cat Foods

U.S. Product Name
 Bag Size
 UPC
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Kitten Food
 4 lbs
 0 79105 20607 5
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE  Kitten Food
 8 lbs.
 0 79105 20608 2
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE  Kitten Food (Bonus Bag)
 9.2 lbs.
 0 79105 20695 2
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE  Kitten Food
 20 lbs
 0 79105 20609 9
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE  Kitten Food (Sample

Bag)
 1.5 oz
 none
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE  Adult
 4 lbs
 0 79105 20610 5
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE  Adult
 8 lbs.
 0 79105 20611 2
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE  Adult (Bonus Bag)
 9.2 lbs
 0 79105 20694 5
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Adult
 20 lbs
 0 79105 20612 9
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Adult (Sample Bag)
 1.5 oz
 none
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE  Adult Oceanfish Flavor
 4 lbs
 0 79105 20622 8
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Adult Oceanfish Flavor
 8 lbs
 0 79105 20623 5
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Adult Oceanfish Flavor

(Bonus Bag)
 9.2 lbs.
 0 79105 20698 3
 
NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Adult Oceanfish Flavor
 20 lbs
 0 79105 20624 2
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor
 3 lbs
 0 79105 10228 5
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor
 6 lbs
 0 79105 10229 2
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor
 16 lbs
 0 79105 10230 8
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor (Sample Bag)
 1.5 oz
 none
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor
 3 lbs
 0 79105 10243 8
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor
 6 lbs
 0 79105 10244 5
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor
 16 lbs
 0 79105 10245 2
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor (Sample Bag)
 1.5 oz
 none
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Adult Salmon Flavor
 3 lbs
 0 79105 10246 9
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Adult Salmon Flavor
 6 lbs
 0 79105 10247 6
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Adult Salmon Flavor
 16 lbs
 0 79105 10248 3
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Weight Control
 3 lbs
 0 79105 10249 0
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Weight Control
 6 lbs
 0 79105 10250 6
 
NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Weight Control
 16 lbs
 0 79105 10251 3

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Dogs need regular dental care just like their human companions. Dental problems, cracked or broken teeth, and periodontal concerns are among the top health problems in dogs, after obesity. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, eighty percent of our canine companions will exhibit some evidence of dental disease by three years of age. In their lifetime, dogs have two sets of teeth. Read more

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To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: Roy Betts, +1-202-268-3207, cell: +1-202-256-4174, roy.a.betts@usps.gov, Rich Maher, +1-714-662-6350, cell: +1-714-307-0202, richard.j.maher@usps.gov, both of the U.S. Postal Service; Gina Steiner of the American Academy of Pediatrics, +1-847-434-7945, gsteiner@aap.org; or Sharon Curtis Granskog of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Read more

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