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Source: Pet Product News International, Aug 30, 2010

Due to salmonella concerns, Procter & Gamble (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of bags of its Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food, which according to the company, may have been sold in a couple of stores in Loveland, Colo.

The recalled product comes in blue 6.8-pound bags and features a code date of 02304173 (B1-B6) and the UPC number 1901403921. No other Iams pet food products are affected.

P&G reported it has worked with retailers to remove the product from stores in Loveland. The company said it believes three bags may have been purchased recently by consumers in the area. No illnesses have been reported.

Pets with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans, according to the company. Cat owners are urged to contact their veterinarian if their pet has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these symptoms.

Humans can also become infected, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the cat food or surfaces exposed to the recalled product, according to the company. Symptoms in humans may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and headache. Children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems are particularly susceptible to infection, according to the company.

Consumers who have purchased Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food are urged to discard the product and call P&G toll-free at 800-862-3332 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST for a product replacement

Source: FDA.gov, June 22, 2010

United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of its PRO-PET ADULT DAILY VITAMIN Supplement tablets for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination.  The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.

The product was sold nationally at various retailers.  The product comes in 100-count white plastic bottles with a light blue label, and UPC code 26851-01800.  These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets.  The affected products are those with expiration dates on or before “06/13″. The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.

Laboratory testing has revealed that one Lot of this vitamin product was contaminated with Salmonella.  The company is recalling all unexpired Lots of the product out of an abundance of caution.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

People who handle dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to contact United Pet Group or the place of purchase for further direction. Consumers may contact United Pet Group at 1-800-645-5154 ext. 3, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.

Source: PetProductsNews.com, June 9, 2010

The Procter & Gamble Co. has issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Iams canned cat food due to concerns of low thiamine levels.

The Cincinnati-based company is recalling all varieties of its Iams ProActive Health canned cat and kitten food in 3- and 5.5-ounce cans with “Best if Fed By” dates ranging from 09/2011 to 06/2012 printed on the bottom. The recall is limited to North America.

P&G called the voluntary recall a precautionary measure. Diagnostic testing indicated that the food may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (vitamin B1), P&G reported. Cats that were fed these canned products as their only food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency, according to the company.

Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, signs may include ventroflexion (downward curving) of the neck, wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures. Cat owners are advised to contact their veterinarian immediately if their pet is displaying any of these signs.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled cat food should discard it. For further information or a product refund, call P&G at 877-340-8826, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., EDT.

Source: PRLog.com, Feb 15, 2010

CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods has partnered with The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank in Portland, Oregon to distribute super-premium pet food to anyone in need. Beginning with an unprecedented donation of $125,000 USD last year, the pet food company continues to assist The Pongo Fund’s founder Larry Chusid to fulfill his vision of helping families in need stay together by ensuring that they are able to feed their companion animals.

“One person shared how their pets were finally not panicking at the time of being fed, so that the hoarding and throwing up due to frenzied eating actually had become minimal and that the animals were finally feeling secure that tomorrow would bring more food. Another man cried and told me stories how his two 14 year old cats depended on him and how they made him get out of bed every day. One lovely older women teared up and confessed that she never thought she would be in such a situation as she is in today. Her son cried and thanked me for our assistance,” said Shannon, one The Pongo Fund’s dedicated volunteers.

Source: PRWeb.com, Jan 14, 2010

Green Pet Organics™ introduces Simply Wild™ Natural Dog Treats, all-natural holistic biscuits made for dogs. Simply Wild™ dog treats come in five different flavors, Maple Glazed Bacon, Peanut Butter, Grilled Bison, Lamb & Trout, Venison & Apple.

Green Pet Organics™ introduces Simply Wild™ Natural Dog Treats, all-natural holistic biscuits made for dogs. Simply Wild™ dog treats come in five different flavors, Maple Glazed Bacon, Peanut Butter, Grilled Bison, Lamb & Trout, Venison & Apple. Simply Wild™ can be used in conjunction with Green Pet Organics™’ Wild Alaskan Salmon Treats™ that are designed to support healthy hearts, joints, coats and skin.

Simply Wild™ treats are made with real whole foods like farm fresh vegetables, nutrient-rich fruits, human grade meats, wild game and omega-rich wild trout. Simply Wild™ treats are made wheat-free, corn-free and soy-free. Simply Wild™ Maple Glazed Bacon flavor contains Potato, Pork, Lecithin, Arrowroot, Blueberries, Maple Syrup, Natural Smoke, Rosemary. Simply Wild™ Peanut Butter flavor contains Barley Flour, Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter, Rolled Oats, Tapioca Flour, Water, Blackstrap Molasses, Brewer’s Yeast, Garlic. Simply Wild™ Grilled Bison flavor contains Potato, Bison Liver, Brewer’s Yeast, Lecithin, Blueberries, Arrowroot, Rosemary. Simply Wild™ Lamb & Trout flavor contains Barley Flour, Trout, Oats, Smoked Trout, Blueberries, Wild Rice, Garlic, Rosemary. Simply Wild™ Venison & Apple flavor contains Ground Barley, Ground Brown Rice, Venison, Apples, Peas, Carrots, Oats, Brewer’s Yeast, Garlic, Parsley, Rosemary.

In addition to Simply Wild™, Green Pet Organics™ also offers glass and surface cleaners specially designed for pets. These products include the Glass & Surface Cleaner and the All-Purpose Household Cleaner. Green Pet Organics™ is a leading manufacturer of 100% natural products for pets.

Contact Edward Lew at 1-800-306-7910 ext. 269 for more information about Green Pet Organics™’ products or visit www.greenpetorganics.com.

Source: Businesswire.com, Dec 14, 2009

After years of treating pets and studying both Western and Eastern veterinary medicine, two Nashville veterinarians have founded Pet-Tao Pet Foods to provide dogs a diet designed to help them lead a longer, healthier life.

During their decades in private practice, veterinarians Dr. Marc Smith and Dr. Casey Damron encountered numerous clinical cases that did not respond to the treatments used in traditional veterinary medicine. They wanted to provide more for “man’s best friend” — not only in treatment options, but also in prevention strategies.

Upon completing training at the Chi Institute, the veterinarians concluded that fresh food based on sound Eastern principles is the foundation for a long, happy, and healthy life. After two years of intensive research and development, the vets have launched Pet-Tao Pet Foods, believed to be the first dog food that combines the strengths of Western Nutritional Science with the time-proven theories of Eastern Medicine, primarily Eastern Food Therapy.

In Eastern Food Therapy, food items are chosen and combined in ways to heal the body as well as keep it in balance. The focus is on the effect the food has on the body after it is eaten. Each food item is described as having energetic properties such as warming, cooling, or flavors that act on the body in certain predictable yet different ways.

Pet-Tao Pet Foods is now being sold nationally through a network of 70 partner veterinarians, select retail locations, and direct to consumers through www.pet-tao.com. Testimonials from appreciative dog owners are flooding in from across the country. For instance, Moose, a seven-year-old male castrated Yellow Lab, had numerous medical problems including obesity, skin and ear disease, and a thyroid condition. On the Pet-Tao Yin Diet for 120 days now, Moose has lost 11 lbs.; his skin disease has improved by 50 percent; and his thyroid medication has been reduced by 50 percent.

Pet-Tao Pet Foods is made from human-grade ingredients, consisting primarily of muscle and organ meat (beef, chicken, turkey and fish), vegetables and culinary herbals. It is all-natural with added vitamins and minerals and has no artificial preservatives or flavors.

For more information, visit www.pettao.com or call 615-934-3832. Also, check out Pet-Tao news on Facebook and follow Dr. Smith’s blog.

Source: PRWeb.com, Nov 24, 2009

Ragazzilife.com, the web based social network for dog parents and certified canine nutritionist Stacy Alldredge host a fun and informative culinary event. Stacy Alldredge will talk about natural, well balanced and home cooked dog cuisine and prepare special tasting menus for dogs to try on site. Parents will be able to network and mingle while enjoying complementary cocktails, wine and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. The event is hosted in a fabulous and private NYC Soho loft.

Why is it that as a society, our diets have taken a positive turn towards whole, organic, and unprocessed foods, yet our “best friends” are still getting servings of dry or greasy mystery chunks? What is really in your dog’s food?

The nation’s top selling dog food contains the following ingredients: Meat by-products, Modified corn starch, Soy flour, Potassium chloride, Tricalcium phosphate, Titanium dioxide colour, Salt, choline chloride, ferrous sulfate, Thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B-12 supplement, pyroxidine hydrochloride, potassium iodide, folic acid, and sodium selenite.

What a mouthful – literally.

And what in the world are those ingredients? www.RagazziLife.com (the social network for dog owners) will be hosting an event on Wednesday December 9th from 6:30-9:30pm with special guest canine nutritionist and behavioral Stacy Alldredge. Stacy will dispel rumors and concerns associated with home cooked, natural and well balanced dog cuisine as well as prepare and create special tasting menus for all dogs to enjoy!

Does Fido need to lose a couple pounds? Is Spot allergic to most foods? Should Boomer just eat healthier? Stacy will present three different recipes that target and help your dog’s dietary issues. With Stacy’s certified nutrition expertise, no pooch will leave hungry, but they’ll all leave healthier. And with ingredients straight out of most people’s traditional holiday dinner menu (apples, asparagus, turkey, fish, beef, pasta, rice and more), event attendees will know that their dogs are eating as well as they are this holiday season.”

For more information please visit: http://www.ragazzilife.com/store

Wag, Wine and Dine
Wednesday, December 9th
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Safe Harbor Loft
446 Broadway (b/t Grand and Howard)
3rd Floor

About RagazziLife.com:
RagazziLife.com is an exclusive web based initiative for dog-parents. Based on the deep bonds that dogs can offer, it’s no surprise that we’ve transformed from dog owners into uncompromising and unconditional dog-parents. The idea of this user-friendly, invite-only community is to connect these uncompromising dog lovers so they can interact by email, chats, dates, and fun events with their dogs.

Once a member of the online community, users will have access to discover the best services, the best products, and the best information for their dog. RagazziLife.com will offer several sections of the site:

About Stacy Alldredge:
An ardent advocate on behalf of dogs for approximately 20 years, Stacy Alldredge is a specialist in canine behavior problems and a certified canine nutrition specialist. Stacy has successfully trained several thousand dogs and their guardians to enhance the quality of both their lives. Stacy was the canine nutritional consultant on the recently published cookbook, THROW ME A BONE: 50 Healthy, Canine Taste-Tested Recipes for Snacks, Meals and Treats by Cooper Gillespie. She lectures regularly and has been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Today in New York, Fox News as well as New York 1. Stacy is a consultant to numerous national and regional veterinary and breeder organizations as well as a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, The United States Dog Agility Association, The National Club for Dog Agility, and The North American Flyball Association, as well as multiple certificates in Applied Animal Behavior.

Source: DVM News Magainze, October 30, 2009

Natural pet-food manufacturer Wysong Corp. recalled more batches of dry dog food because of moisture contamination that led to mold in other batches.

Wysong notified distributors and retailers to stop selling food with three more lot numbers: Maintenance 090817, Senior 090811 and Synorgon 090629. Those three lots join five others recalled earlier in the month: Maintenance 090617, 090624, 090706, and 090720 and Senior 090623.

Previously, online commenters on animal-focused blogs and Web sites complained that Wysong informed retailers and distributors weeks before announcing the recall nationally to consumers on the Web. Wysong then directly answered Web-site visitors’ questions about the issue.

“When we determined a recall was necessary, we put our focus into alerting those that actually received the products, not those who had no reasonable chance of acquiring the affected products,” says the notice in response to the selectively publicized recall notice.

Wysong believes the mold likely was caused by a faulty moisture-checking device and high heat and humidity during manufacturing in June, July and August.