Recall: Expanded For Evo, Innova, California Natural, Karma, & HealthWise

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Natura Pet has expanded their March 18th recall due to salmonella contamination to include ALL dry products (treats, and foods for ferrets, cats, kittens, puppies, & dogs) with an expiration date on or before March 24, 2014 for the following brands:

  • Innova
  • 
EVO
  • 
California Natural
  • 
HealthWise
  • 
Karma

The treats being recalled are:

  • Innova Cat Treats
  • EVO Wild Cravings
    • Turkey & Chicken Formula Cat Treats
    • Herring & Salmon Formula Cat Treats 
    • Weight Management Cat Treats
    • Herring Formula Dog Treats
    • Red Meat Formula Dog Treats
    • Turkey & Chicken Formula Dog Treats
    • Weight Management Dog Treats

Salmonella can cause serious illness in cats and dogs and cross-contamination to humans is possible resulting in serious illness.

The salmonella contamination was found by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Department of Agriculture.  The affected products are sold online, through veterinary clinics and pet retailers in the U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and Costa Rica.

If you have questions, contact Natura Pet or call (800) 224-6123.  If you want to replace your affected product, download this form and follow the instructions.

 

 

 

Your Dog Shares More With You Than You Thought

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A new study shows we have bacteria on & in us that comes from our dogs.  Specifically, from their tongues and paws.  That may not be all that surprising, but what is surprising is that parents tested actually share more bacteria with the family dog than with their human children.  This isn’t necessarily harmful.  In fact, some studies link childhood exposure to pets with fewer allergies & better immune systems in adulthood.

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DIY: Interactive Toy For Dogs

This is so simple, yet so clever!  Saffron LOVES interactive, food dispensing toys.  I think she’d prefer that all her food required some work to get to it, given how excited she gets when she sees me filling her Tricky Treat Ball or hiding a chew treat in a box.

This DIY interactive toy just requires a muffin tin and 6 smallish balls.