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Pet food recall: May
2014
Bravo® Issues Nationwide Recall of Pet Food for
Dogs and Cats
PRESS RELEASE- May 17, 2014
Bravo is
recalling select lots and product(s) of Bravo Pet Food because they have the
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes
fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with
weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only
short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea,
abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and
stillbirths among pregnant women.
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Safe summer hiking with your dog
Hiking can be a great way to bond with your dog and stay
in shape. Parks and trails are very stimulating for a dog and hiking is a great
way to get back to nature together. But precautions must be taken so that your
pooch does not hurt himself or any other wildlife you may encounter along the
way.
Start with the basics. First you must determine that your
dog is physically capable of taking the hike. If you have any worries or doubts
about your pet consult your veterinarian. It is not recommended that you take a
puppy under 18 months out for this type of activity. Secondly and most
importantly be sure your pet is up to date on all vaccinations and medication
to prevent fleas, ticks, ear mites, worms and all other parasites. Thirdly make
sure your dog has proper identification- whether its tags or microchip- just in
case the two of you get separated. It’s better to prepare for emergencies ahead
of time and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
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The majestic Greyhound dog breed is the fastest dog
on the planet. This canine can run 45 mph while the average dog can run approximately
19 mph.
#DogFact
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A young rabbit is called a kitten or kit. A male rabbit
is a buck and a female rabbit is called a doe. Does any of this sound familiar?
#RabbitFact
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Wild female rabbits living in their natural habitat have a
lot on bunnies. They can birth approximately eight litters a year.
#RabbitFact
Adorable dogs put on bunny ears to celebrate Easter
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Popular Pawbly: Social network for pet parents is growing fast
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Don’t be caught taking a cat nap and miss out on the fun
and informative social network for dedicated pet parents- Pawbly
Pawbly- pronounced Paw-Blee- is a fairly new website
designed to connect pet parents with pet experts and other concerned pet
parents. It is an online community that is dedicated to the care of pets. Veterinarians,
pet experts, bloggers and caring people make up the members of Pawbly. Users
can ask and answer questions posted by other users, post articles, photos and
words of support.
Members are able to share and favorite posts in a format
similar to twitter. The site is easy to use and has a lot to offer and growing
fast. It’s entertaining, educational and best of all- it’s free.
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Across the world our superstitions just seem silly.
In Australia the black cat is a symbol of good luck- the exact opposite is believed
by western society.
#CatFact
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Pet food recall: April 2014
The Robert Abady Dog Food Co., LLC RECALLS "Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats"
FDA PRESS RELEASE-April 18, 2014
Contact:
Consumer:
Erika Kaye
845-473-1900
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 8, 2014 - The Robert Abady Dog Food Co., LLC of Poughkeepsie, NY, is recalling its 2 lb, 5 lb & 15 lb boxes of "Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
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Bringing home the bunny: Important information for rabbit owners
They are cute and cuddly and can be fun to watch as they play and hop for hours. Rabbits are gentle, social creatures with big personalities and even bigger popularity with pet parents. These little cuties are commonly thought of as part of the rodent family but they are in fact lagomorphs.
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Pet portrait artist honors pets with beautiful and detailed paintings
Pets are like family
members. They have personality, quirks and emotions. Pets are often treated
just like family- they get gifts, go on vacations and end up in family photo
albums. There are so many different ways that pet owners invite their animals
into the family circle.
Some pet owners chose
to honor their pets with a custom pet portrait. This special piece of art is
both home décor and a way to show your love for that special family member. The
number of talented pet portrait artists is rising and these artists are
constantly raising the bar. When a client commissions a piece they are
generally looking for a final product that is detailed, polished and true to
their pet. California based pet portrait artist Suzanne Leonard delivers a
finished product that is all that and more.
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Easter inspired treats: Are eggs good snacks for pets?
Easter is in season and painting eggs is all the rage. Don’t be fooled, eggs are more than just the pretty and decorative symbols of this spring holiday. Eggs are full of protein and nutrients that are great for people. But are eggs good for pets?
The general rule is to avoid raw egg when feeding this treat to any dog, cat or small mammal pet. Those pets all have similar reactions to uncooked egg. Some snakes and other reptiles will eat whole eggs but it is important that reptile owners do a lot of research before feeding an egg to their pet....
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Rin Tin Tin- the first Hollywood celebrity dog-
would sign his own contracts with his paw print. That German shepherd was one
smart and talented dog!
#DogFact
http://www.pawsforreaction.com
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Cats make such wonderful, long-term companions and
can live well over 20 years. Crème Puff is the oldest domestic cat on record lived three days
past her 38th birthday and still holds the title as oldest cat to
date. She was born on 3 August 1967 and died on 6 August 2005
#CatFact
Paws For Reaction.com
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The Basenji is the only dog in the world considered
to be “barkless.” A lot of these dogs make a yodelling sound as opposed to a
traditional dog bark and have very cat-like behaviours.
#DogFact
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