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Michael Vick Pleads Guilty

pitpup.jpgThe former Atlanta Falcon’s quarterback, Michael Vick, pleaded guilty today to charges related to dogfighting. While the prosecution has requested a sentence of 12 to 18 months in jail, Vick’s sentence is up to Judge Henry Hudson. Michael Vick could go to jail for up to five years.

Ask Judge Henry E. Hudson to send a message that dogfighting will not be tolerated in the U.S. Please write a respectful, concise, clean letter asking him to hand down a heavy sentence.

Hon. Henry E. Hudson
Lewis F. Powell, Jr., U.S. Courthouse
1000 E. Main St., Suite 305
Richmond, VA 23219-3525

Phone: (804) 916-2290
http://www.vaed.uscourts.gov

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Krasdale Gravy & Red Flannel Dry Dog Foods Recalled

Mars Pet Care is recalling specific lots of their Krasdale Gravy dry dog food and their Red Flannel dry dog food because the FDA detected Salmonella in tests samples. (thanks Mike)

Product: Krasdale Gravy dry dog food
Size: 5 pound bag
UPC Code: 7513062596
Best By Date: July 16 & 17, 2008
Best By Date Location: Back of bag
Affected Stores: Various stores located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Product: Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food
Size: 50 pound bag
UPC Code: 4286900062
Best By Date: July 12, 2008
Best By Date Location: Back of bag
Affected Stores: The stores are located in Reedsville, PA and Richlandtown, PA

Both dogs and cats can get Salmonellosis with symptoms of lethargy, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. Humans are at risk of infection and the CDC has information on the signs and treatment of Salmonellosis in humans.

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Wal-Mart Chicken Jerky Tests Positive For Melamine

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Tests have found melamine in the chicken jerky Wal-Mart removed from shelves in July. The affected brands are Chicken Jerky Strips from Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co. and Chicken Jerky from Shanghai Bestro Trading. As reported before, Wal-Mart removed these treats after receiving customer complaints, but they didn’t make any announcement to warn consumers. At this point, the FDA still doesn’t have anything about it on their site.  Super.

There is a very well maintained list of safe (not part of the previous huge recall) pet foods at PetSitUSA.com. I strongly encourage you to check it out.

You can find out much more on previous recalls on my Pet Food Recall Archive Page.

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