BUNCHER ALERT Release from Minnesota Animal Rescue I am writing to let you know that there is a LARGE group of bunchers working from the Hibbing-Virginia area down through Duluth-Mid Minnesota-mid Wisconsin . I have not only spoken with many people who have had their pets stolen from their fenced yards, taken off tie-outs, and […]
Alerts
ALERT – Cilantro Recall
This is an important recall for those who have small pets (gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, etc.) and any animals who feed on fresh vegetables. Pacific Cilantro, based in Salinas, California reported on Friday, December 9th, that the FDA found salmonella in a sample of their herbs. The cilantro, also known as coriander, was distributed […]
Recall of Doggie Wishbone Treat
Merrick Pet Care Inc. of Amarillo, TX is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone Pet Treats, Item #29050, UPC#2280829050, Lot 11031, Best By 30 Jan 2013 due to the potential for salmonella contamination. Pet Care has decided to err on the side of caution and recall the product. 248 cases of this lot […]
Recall of Purina Cat Food
Nestle Purina Pet Car Co. is voluntarily recalling a number of 3.5 lbs. and 7 lb. bags of Purina One Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 States in December 2010. Some of the bags have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella. The following […]
RECALL – First Aid Kits
The Triad Group, manufacturers of alcohol and iodine prep pads used in first aid kits sold by Creative Pet Products and Veterinary Concepts has extended its January recall due to potential bacterial contaminiation. The recall began with human use prep pads but has expanded to pet first aid kits. The animal First Aid Kits affected […]
ALERT – Wellness Cat Food Recall
There is a voluntary recall of certain lots of canned cat food by Wellpet LLC, due to possible insufficient levels of thiamine (vitamin B1). Cats fed only the affected lots may be at risk for a thiamine deficiency which can cause gastrointestinal or neurological problems. Gastrointestinal symptoms can include inappetance, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. […]
Seasonal Danger – Antifreeze
Autumn is here bringing with it the beautiful colors of foliage for us to enjoy. But there is a very real danger to pets in this season. As the weather changes, we prepare our homes and our cars for cold weather. One of those changes includes putting antifreeze in our cars. Most antifreeze contains a […]
ALERT – recall – Pet Safe
PetSafe, manufacturer of heated pet beds, has recalled 20,000 power adapters due to risk of causing fire. Read more here: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2010/petsafe.html