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 […]
Ferrets are members of the weasel family (mustelids), a family of mammals that also includes badgers, martens, otters, polecats, minks and wolverines. Ferrets are extremely sensitive to the heat of summer. In the wild they are nocturnal animals and are adapted to cooler climates with temperatures not getting above 60-70 degrees. When temperatures are over […]
Tossing a stick for your dog to fetch seems a harmless enough game. It’s probably been in practice since dogs and humans first bonded. But is using sticks for play or training such a good idea? Your veterinarian can tell you how many injuries s/he has treated when dogs play with sticks. Dogs naturally use […]
