I’m not surprised by this really, but it is very interesting to see it illustrated.
Hazardous Food Items—Cats & Dogs
Comprehensive lists of common food items that are dangerous for cats and for dogs. I like that they not only list the food items, but they also tell why they are dangerous. You can download the lists as pdf’s to print and keep handy. (thanks Margaret)
Stanley, From “Just One Dog” Adopted!
Remember this powerful video of a sickly & dejected dog in a California shelter?
The video of Stanley inspired so many people to act. Working together they rescued him and eventually brought him to a foster family in British Columbia. He had surgery to fix his eyes, has been putting on weight, and is recovering from mange. And the best thing of all—Stanley won’t have to move again because he’s being adopted by his foster family! What a lucky boy.
Sadly, the first part of Stanley’s story is all too common. Shelters are filled with dogs & cats who need just one person to step up and change their life. I’m sure you’ve heard it a million times, but please consider adopting before you ever buy a cat or dog. Pure bred or mixed breed, juvenile or adult, spotted striped or solid, short hair or long, big or small, any possible color or temperament—whatever you’re looking for is out there, but most of them don’t have a lot of time. And don’t forget there are rescue groups for all sorts of animals: reptiles, ferrets, pocket pet, exotics, horses, goats. Please adopt!
Wales Bans Electric Shock Collars
Wales has banned the use of electric shock collars on cats & dogs. (via Animal Law Blog) Break the law and you face £20,000 or six months in prison. Sounds like they’re serious.
Electric shock collars are already banned in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Slovenia, & Switzerland.
Recall: Advanced Cetyl M For Dogs
Response Products is recalling Advanced Cetyl M Joint Action Formula for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The recall includes lot #1210903 & #0128010, which includes 120-count bottles shipped between Jan. 8 and April 2 and 360-count bottles shipped from Feb. 11 to April 2 of this year.
Salmonella can cause serious illness in cats and dogs and there can be cross-contamination to humans causing serious illness in humans.
- Here is good information on the symptoms & treatment of salmonellosis in dogs & cats.
- The FDA has information on safe pet food handling to prevent food born illnesses like salmonella.
- The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has a very informative page on salmonellosis in humans.