The Kroger Company is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring fungus produced by many species of Aspergillus. These potent fungi are commonly known to cause chronic liver disease and cancer. Symptoms are lethargy, sluggishness, anorexia, vomiting, bloody […]
December 20, 2010 Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the HSUS (the Humane Society of the United States) tells us the President has signed the Truth in Fur Labeling Act this week. After investigation by the HSUS, it was revealed that major retailers and manufacturers were selling fur-trimmed garments that were unlabeled, incorrectly described as […]
This year, 2012, the weather has played havoc with food supplies. Drought conditions have sorely affected hay production, a horse’s main source of fiber in the diet. Drier than normal conditions have also limited the amount of forage available. Hay prices rise due to lower yields. Since horses must have a good amount of fiber […]
