This South African tortoise doesn’t like to share his yard with anyone.
Pet Food Recall: Nutra Nuggets
Diamond Pet Foods is recalling Nutra Nuggets Lamb Meal & Rice Formula. The production codes are NLR0404A2SL or NLR0404B2SL, “Best Before” Oct. 9, 2008, and was sold in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada. A veterinarian in California became suspicious when four previously healthy dogs all fell ill with renal failure after eating Nutra Nuggets. The food samples he collected tested positive for melamine.
As the list just keep getting longer, remember there is a very well maintained list of safe (not part of the recall) pet foods at PetSitUSA.com. I strongly encourage you to check it out.
You can find out much more on the recall on my Pet Food Recall Archive Page.
Pet Food Recall: Chenango Valley Expands Recall, Includes Ferret Food
Chenango Valley has expanded the recall of their pet foods due to possible cross-contamination. This new recall includes a ferret food—8 in 1 Ferret Ultra-Blend Advanced Nutrition Diet.
- DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH LAMB & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT DOG FOOD, NET WT. 6 LBS. (UPC 25141 28244), 15 LBS. (25141 30074), and 30 LBS. (UPC 25141 06043); Date Codes: Best By Feb 09 09 and Best By Feb 26 09;
- SHOP RITE REDI-MIXT DOG FOOD FOR DOGS, NET WT. 25 LB. (UPC 41190 00555), Date Code: Code C7107;
- LICK YOUR CHOPS KITTEN & CAT FOOD, NET WEIGHT 4 LBS. (UPC 32976 25915), and 18 LBS. (UPC 32976 25925); Date Code: Best Used By April 29 08;
- SHEP chunk style dog food, NET WT. 20 LBS. (UPC 41498 14142); Date Code: Best By March 14 08;
- 8 in 1 Ferret ULTRA-BLEND ADVANCED NUTRITION DIET, NET WT. 20 LBS, UPC 26851 00413, Code: C7072;
- Bulk Lamb & Brown Rice Formula Dog Food, Date Code: Feb 09, 08, sold to one consignee SmartPak.
- Health Diet Cat Food Chicken & Rice Dinner NET WT. 1.81 kg/4 LB (UPC 78198 01594), 4 kg/8.8 LB (UPC 78198 01599), and 8 kg/17.6 LB (UPC 78198 01585); Code C7072;
- EVOLVE KITTEN FORMULA, NET WT. 3 LBS. (UPC 73657 00250) and 7 LBS. (UPC 73657 00251); Date Code: Best Used By Sept 13 08. Evolve has recovered 99.5% of the product from its distributors and is working with dealers to recover the remaining inventory.
Cat Playing Fetch: Sophie’s Ball
Fun video of kitten playing fetch.
Ginger The Cat Flies To Toronto In Suitcase
Ginger the cat hid in her owner’s open suitcase, got zipped up inside it, and ended up taking a two hour plane trip to Toronto in the outer pocket of the suitcase. (see video)
Ginger was mistaken for a turkey on the security x-ray, but was not discovered, so the suitcase was loaded onto the plane. Once at the hotel in Toronto, it was another couple of hours before her owner unpacked and discovered the feline stowaway, making it about a seven hour trip for Ginger.
It’s possible Ginger has developed a taste for travel or just really wants to get away from that dog chasing her in the video—she’s been caught hiding in the suitcase again.
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