The following alert of a recall was sent out by the FDA. Cargill Animal Nutrition recalls River Run and Marksman dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels above acceptable limits. The affected products were manufactured at Cargill’s Lecompte, Louisiana facility between December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2011. The affected products are: Professional Formula River […]
Hip Dysplasia occurs when the ball and socket of the hip joint don’t fit properly. This malformation can cause pain and lameness, eventually becoming arthritic. There are several options available to help alleviate the problem. Pain killers and restricted exercise are two methods used. Another is removal of the head of the femur. Today, acupuncture […]
Ehrlichiosis has many names – tick fever, canine rickettsiosis, canine hemorrhagic fever, canine typhus, tracker dog disease, tropical canine pancytopenia and is caused by ticks. There is a human form transmitted by tick bites as well. While any breed of dog can contract Ehrlichiosis, usually in a milder form, German Shepherds are sometimes severely affected. […]
