Peanut Recall Expands To Bird And Small Animal FoodOctober 25, 2012 Wildwood Seed & Specialties of Monroe, Ore., voluntarily recalled a limited supply of its Sleek and Sassy bird and small animal foods that contain raw in-shell peanuts, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported today. The products use peanut ingredients that Sunland Inc. recalled because of possible salmonella contamination. No pet or consumer illnesses have been linked to the Wildwood products, the FDA stated. The potentially affected lots were distributed to retailers in Oregon and Washington and were sold in plastic bags, jars and paper bags. The recalled products bear the manufacturing codes 01148 through 01241 and have the following UPC: • Garden Conure: 0-1253111602-0 (2-pound bag); 0-1253111604-4 (4-pound bag); 0-1253111620-4 (20-pound bag); 0-12531-11640-2 (40-pound bag) • Garden Large Hookbill: 0-1253113102-3 (2-pound bag); 0-1253113104-7 (4-pound bag); 0-1253113120-7 (20-pound bag); 0-1253113140-5 (40-pound bag) • Garden Large Hookbill, No Sunflower: 0-1253113202-0 (2-pound bag); 0-1253113204-4 (4-pound bag); 0-1253113220-4 (20-pound bag); 0-1253113240-2 (40-pound bag) • Garden Parrot: 0-1253112103-1 (3-pound bag); 0-1253112125-3 (25-pound bag) • Nutty Garden & Grain: 0-1253115502-9 (2-pound bag); 0-1253115504-3 (4-pound bag); 0-1253115520-3 (20-pound bag); 0-1253115540-1 (40-pound bag) • Garden Macaw: 0-1253115602-6 (2-pound bag); 0-1253115604-0 (4-pound bag); 0-1253115620-0 (20-pound bag); 0-1253115640-8 (40-pound …
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Gentle Leader Co-Inventor Dies At 90October 24, 2012 Robert “R.K.” Anderson, a revolutionary animal behaviorist, founder of the Animal Behavior Resources Institute and co-inventor of the Gentle Leader head collar and Easy Walk harness, died Thursday night at his Falcon Heights, Minn., home. He was 90. Anderson, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVB, Dipl. ACVPM, remained active until a few weeks ago as an animal behaviorist and as a professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. “Today, dogs and cats have lost their best friend, one they may have never known they had,” Steve Dale, a syndicated columnist, radio host in Chicago and certified animal behavior consultant, wrote on his Facebook page. “I lost an inspiration.” The University of Minnesota released a statement that called Dr. Anderson “a gentle giant in the world of veterinary medicine.” “Anderson led a distinguished career that is immortalized through numerous awards and honors, two inventions that revolutionized dog training and handling, several nonprofit organizations, which he helped found, more than 75 scientific papers, and countless numbers of students whom he mentored,” the university stated. Anderson attended the American Veterinary Medical Association convention in August in San Diego and sat in on behavior classes, Dale …
Nature’s Recipe Recalls Two Lots Of Dog BiscuitsOctober 23, 2012 Nature’s Recipe, a brand of San Francisco-based Del Monte Foods, voluntarily recalled a limited number of Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken on Saturday because of possible salmonella contamination. The two recalled lots were distributed nationally, primarily through pet specialty retailers, the Food and Drug Administration stated. The products were sold in 19-ounce stand-up resealable pouches and marked with: • Lot code 2199TP, UPC code 30521 51549, best-by date of 10-11-13. • Lot code 2200TP, UPC code 30521 51549, best-by date of 10-12-13. Salmonella can affect animals that eat contaminated products. People who handle the products or have contact with a pet carrying the infection are at risk as well. No pet or consumer illnesses have been linked to the recalled biscuits. The affected dog treats were manufactured in one of the company’s U.S. plants, the FDA reported. Neither the FDA nor Nature’s Recipe revealed how the problem originated or which plant was involved. Consumers who bought any of the recalled products are advised to stop feeding the treats and discard them. For instructions on obtaining replacement products, Nature’s Recipe asked customers to use the Contact Us form at
AKC Grants Include One Health ComponentsOctober 22, 2012The American Kennel Club awarded 17 research grants totaling $1.7 million to 13 institutions and universities through the club’s Canine Health Foundation Oak Grant program, the AKC reported today. Many of the grants contain a One Health - One Medicine component, including one that will test the efficacy of a novel procedure to treat canine brain tumors with the eventual goal of translating the procedure to human health care. “Naturally occurring disease in dogs is emerging as the most rigorous model for breakthroughs in treatments and therapies,” said Shila Nordone, the foundation’s chief scientific officer. “One Health - One Medicine allows us to prevent, treat and cure canine disease while simultaneously supporting human health,” she added. Since being founded in 1995, the foundation, which is funded by the AKC, Nestlé Purina PetCare and Pfizer Animal Health, among others, has invested more than $29 million in canine health research. Donations for the grant program may be made through the foundation website. Last year, the program awarded $1.5 million through 21 grants to 14 institutions. Grants …
How I Talk To Kids (and Their Parents) About Their Pets’ DeathOctober 22, 2012 Recently, I went on an odd house call. I was quietly led through a side-yard gate, ushered silently through a lush garden and ultimately secreted into a cozy, well-appointed pool house. The purpose of my visit, as with so many of our house calls, was the euthanasia of one of the household’s animals. The point of all the surreptitiousness, however, was more to do with ensuring that the children—4 and 8 years old—weren’t exposed to the event taking place only 15 yards from their all-consuming Dora the Explorer experience. Which struck me as rather strange. After all, death is a part of life, one we’ll all have to face at some point. And frankly, because it seemed odd that people enlightened enough to want their pet euthanized at home would hold out on their kids on something so … well … important, life-altering and potentially growth inspiring. But then some degree of eccentricity is to be expected when it comes to something as personal and gut-wrenching as the death of our beloved pets. We know it from our own experiences too, right? So it is that we can, in most cases, forgive any stray peccadillo …
NBC Puts 'Animal Practice' To SleepOctober 19, 2012 The new NBC show “Animal Practice,” a half-hour comedy about life in a veterinary hospital, was canceled Thursday because of low ratings. The fourth episode aired Wednesday night and attracted 3.8 million viewers, down significantly from the nearly 5.2 million people who tuned in for the show’s Sept. 26 debut. Three more episodes will be broadcast, including one next week that centers on a Halloween pet costume contest, before the show is replaced by the return of “Whitney” on Nov. 14, the network reported. “Animal Practice” stars Justin Kirk as Dr. George Coleman and Crystal the Capuchin monkey as Dr. Rizzo. In an interview with Veterinary Practice News last summer, executive producer Scot Armstrong said artistic license would be used to generate comedic moments. “It’s going to be a show that portrays vets in an interesting, fun light,” he said. The show employed two veterinarians as technical advisers: Ryan Folse, DVM, of All Animal Veterinary Group in Acton, Calif., and Peter Erling, DVM, of Choice Veterinary Care in Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Peanut Butter Recall Snares Frozen Yogurt Dog TreatsOctober 18, 2012 TBD Brands LLC of Exeter, N.H., recalled Yoghund Organic Banana & Peanut Butter frozen yogurt dog treats because of possible salmonella contamination linked to the nationwide recall of other nut-related products. Another pet company, Dog for Dog of Santa Monica, Calif., last month recalled all its jarred Dogsbutter in a precautionary measure. The Yoghund and Dogsbutter moves are part of a massive recall of products manufactured by Sunland Inc. of Portales, N.M. Nearly all the goods were made for human consumption. The recalled Yoghund treats were sold in individual cups and four-packs marked with the best-by code 9.24.14 or earlier. TBD Brands’ All Natural Banana & Peanut Butter yogurt treats are excluded. No human or animal illnesses were reported in connection with Yoghund, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning in pets include lethargy, diarrhea, fever and vomiting. People who handle contaminated pet products may exhibit similar symptoms. Consumers or retailers with questions about the Yoghund recall may call TBD Brands at 603-775-7772, ext. 1007. <HOME>
Target Supplier Recalls Additional Treats On Salmonella ConcernOctober 17, 2012More Boots & Barkley Dog Treats Recalled Due to Salmonella Threatboots & barkley, salmonella, dog treats, kasel associated industries, target, fda, recallKasel Associated Industries of Denver expanded its recall of dog treats that may be contaminated by salmonella.Kasel Associated Industries of Denver recalled Boots & Barkley Roasted American Pig Ears and Boots & Barkely American Variety Pack Dog Treats due to possible salmonella contamination.newsline, recallTarget Supplier Recalls Additional Treats on Salmonella ConcernPosted: Oct. 17, 2012, 5:45 p.m. EDT Kasel Associated Industries of Denver today expanded its recall of dog treats that may be contaminated by salmonella. The two latest products--Boots & Barkley Roasted American Pig Ears and Boots & Barkley American Variety Pack Dog Treats--were distributed at Target stores nationwide in August. The Roasted Pig Ears come in a clear, 12-count plastic bag marked with UPC bar code 647263899158. The Variety Pack is a clear, 32-ounce plastic bag marked with UPC bar code 490830400086. Both products have a best-by code of 13SEP2014DEN. The lots tested positive for salmonella bacteria during an analysis by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The new recalls follow one issued Oct. …
UC Davis Vets To Treat Filipino Dog With Catastrophic InjuryOctober 17, 2012UC Davis Vets Treat Disfigured Filipino DogVeterinary specialists at the University of California, Davis, will perform a pair of surgeries on a Filipino dog whose snout and upper jaw were severed when she jumped in front of a motorcycle headed toward two young girls.dog, Kabang, veterinary, UC Davis, Filipino dog, dog injuryVeterinary specialists at the University of California, Davis, will perform a pair of surgeries on a disfigured dog being heralded as a hero for saving two young girls in the Philippines.UC Davis Vets to Treat Filipino Dog with Catastrophic InjuryPosted: Oct. 14, 2012, 7:50 p.m. EDT Veterinary specialists at the University of California, Davis, will perform a pair of surgeries on a Filipino dog whose snout and upper jaw were severed when she jumped in front of a motorcycle headed toward two young girls, the university reported. The dog, Kabang, was injured in December and received antibiotics from Anton Lim, DVM, MBA, but the Filipino veterinarian did not have the capability to operate. Filipino veterinarian Dr. Anton Lim and veterinary medical student Heather Kennedy perform and intake exam on Kabang, a Filipino dog being heralded as a hero after being disfigured in a motorcycle …
Pet Obesity Rate RisesOctober 15, 2012 The percentage of pet cats and dogs classified as overweight remained relatively constant over the past year, but the rate of obesity increased, especially among cats, according to the fifth annual veterinary survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. The survey, conducted in October 2011, asked 41 U.S. veterinary clinics to classify adult dogs and cats on a scale from 1 to 5, with 3 being normal weight, 4 overweight and 5 obese. Among the 459 dogs and 177 cats evaluated, 21.3 percent of dogs were classified as obese, compared with 20.6 percent in 2010, while 24.8 percent of cats were classified as obese, compared to 21.6 percent in 2010. The percentage of dogs classified as overweight or obese declined from 55.6 percent in 2010 to 52.5 percent in 2011, and the percentage of cats classified as obese rose from 53.7 percent in 2010 to 54.7 percent in 2011. Among owners of obese or overweight pets, 22 percent of dog owners and 15 percent of cat owners erroneously characterized their pet as having normal weight. Among cat owners, 49 percent of cat owners reported that their veterinarian …
