FDA – October 17, 2012 Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, Colorado has voluntarily recalled Boots and Barkley Roasted American Pig Ears and Boots and Barkley American Variety Pack Dog Treats due to salmonella contamination. Pets with salmonella can be lethargic, have diarrhea, sometimes bloody, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite. Pets with any of these symptoms should […]
I have been keeping my eye on news about how the animals in Haiti are being affected by the devastating earthquake last week. Here is some information I thought was worth sharing. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is closely monitoring the response in Haiti to determine if and how they and others involved in […]
Have you ever wondered how breed names came about? Some are obvious such as those named for their places of origin. Others are named for the person who developed them, the breed’s job and still others were inspired names. Here are some examples. Cairn Terrier – Called cairns in Scotland (home to this terrier), they […]
