On May 23, 2008, a horse named Eight Belles crossed the finish line in the Kentucky Derby. Her two front ankles snapped and she collapsed, resulting in her being put down as she lay there. This incident caused an outcry and calls for an end to horse racing. PETA instigated a campaign to either end […]
Botulism is a type of bacterium. There are 5 different types, the most common being Colustridium botulimae. It is a nerve toxin and all forms cause paralysis. Generally pets can be affected by eating dead animal carcasses, sometimes raw and/or spoiled foods, decayed vegetable matter. Symptoms begin with weakness in the hind legs which then […]
Nestle Purina PetCare Co. has voluntarily recalled approximately 870 bags of dry cat food shipped to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon. There is the possibility that the product has been contaminated with Salmonella. Here is the list of products recalled: Cat Chow Naturals Dry Cat Food – 6.3 lb.; Best by Aug. 2012, Production Code 10331083 […]
