I love Ninja Kitty with his tilted head. And I love that this is a game these two clearly play often. (Thanks, Robin!)
Pet Food Recall: Over 40 Varieties Affected
Mars Petcare is recalling over 40 brands of its pet food due to salmonella contamination. Last month, California and Nevada recalled pet food made by Mars Petcare. The Mars press release says the recall only affects 31 states in the U.S. Only?! They are recalling all dry pet food products made in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29.
These are the brands affected by the recall. Be sure to check the chart on the Mars Petcare website to see which varieties and lots are included.
- Country Acres
- Doggy Bag
- Members Mark
- Ol’ Roy
- Paws & Claws
- Pedigree
- Pet Pride
- PMI Nutrition
- Red Flannel
- Retriever
- Sam’s Club Natural
- Special Kitty
- Wegman’s Bruiser
- Wegmans’ Buju & Ziggie
Here is good information on the symptoms & treatment of salmonellosis in dogs & cats. The FDA has information on how to safely handle salmonella contaminated pet food. The Center for Disease has a very informative page on salmonellosis in humans.
Friday Fun: Tink, A Kitten & His Remote-Controlled Mouse
Ahhhhhh—the cuteness! Warning, Tink’s wee beastie expression while on the doormat may cause loss of consciousness in the viewer.
Yoda The 4-Eared Cat Or Don’t Drink The Water In Illinois
Little Yoda was born with four ears and started life as an oddity at a bar in Chicago before the Rock Family gave him a real home.
Apparently, “Yoda” is a popular name for four-eared cats and Illinois seems to have something in the water, because here’s another four-eared cat named Yoda from Illinois. (He also has a littermate with four ears!)
DIY: Ikea Hacks For Litter Box Cabinets
Check out these clever Ikea furniture hacks to make attractive covers to disguise you cats’ litter box. Two are made with “Snack Boxes” and the third is made using the “Hol Storage Box”, which may no longer be available. But, Ikea has lots of things that could be turned into litter box cabinets.
Here’s another DIY litter box cabinet.