The biotechnology company, Advaxis, has been developing new immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases for a number of years. Their veterinary program is evaluating a listeria-based vaccine for the treatment of osteosarcoma (OSA) in dogs. Listeria is a food-borne infectious bacteria that can survive refrigeration and even freezing. It is commonly found in delimeats not […]
Cargill announces another recall due to higher than acceptable aflatoxin levels in their poultry feed, calf feed and corn products. Certain NatureWise, Showmaster, Dumor and Producers Pride products are affected. The products have been pulled from store shelves. They were distributed in Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi. The products were manufactured at Cargill’s LeCompte, Louisiana facility […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC) reported last year (2011) that pet theft rose 32% since 2007 when they began tracking petnapping. In New York City, the homebase of the ASPCA, they report that dognapping in particular rises every summer. Pet parents take advantage of the nice weather to walk their dogs more often, taking them […]
