Many foods we enjoy can be very dangerous to animals. Its best to limit their diet to pet food recommended by their vet. Here is a list of a few most toxic foods that can hurt your pet.
Avocado. Contains persin which can damange heart, lungs, and other tissues. Very toxics to dogs, cats, and other animals
Beer. Alcohol is as bad for animals as it is for humans. Even a small amount may cause vomiting, liver and brain damage.
Nuts. Macademia and Walnuts are extremely toxic. Symptoms of poisoning may include inability to stand or walk, vomiting, hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), weakness, and an elevated heart rate, eventually resulting in kidney failure.
Chocolate. Contains theobromine which kills your pet when consumed in large quantities. The chemical can also cause pet's heart to beat very rapidly or irregularly, which could result in death if the pet is exercising or overly active.
Candy & Gum. Anything containin gXylisol (a common...
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Holidays are a great time for family reunions, long awaited vacations and visits to friends overseas. What some people face this season is a new challenge for taking the whole family along – including the family’s adored pets.
Most U.S. airlines have changed their policies regarding the transportation of pets and have become more flexible. Here are some valuable tips that will make your trip less stressful and ensure that you are aware of possible hurdles in advance and plan your trip well. Even if you are going for a long weekend, pack your pets wellMake sure your pets' I.D. tags are current Update your pets' immunization cards Make a list of your pets' medications and take a good supply with youHave your pets' first aid kit ready Stack up on emergency food and water supplies Pack at least two travel bowls Get a flashing collar/ID tag to find your pet quickly Pack a picture of your pets in case you get separated. Get a safety harness and leash.Hassle-free...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2010 – United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination. The list of recalled products is provided below. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.
The recalled products are sold nationally at various retailers. The products include various United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel branded products for dogs and cats, and certain other private label brands of the same products. All of the affected products are in tablet and powdered form. These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets. The affected products are those with expiration dates that include and are...
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On March 8th, 2010 Nature's Variety announced voluntarily recall of all Organic Chicken Formula and Chicken Formula products. Any packaging with a “Best if Used By” date on or before February 5th, 2011 may be contaminated with Salmonella.
According to the manufacturer, no other Raw Frozen Diets are involved in this recall. The products included in this recall are any Chicken Formula or Organic Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet with the above mentioned date, including: UPC#7 69949 60130 2 – Chicken Formula 3 lb medallionsUPC#7 69949 60120 3 – Chicken Formula 6 lb patties UPC#7 69949 60121 0 – Chicken Formula 2 lb single chubs UPC#7 69949 50121 3 – Chicken Formula 12 lb retail display case of chubs UPC#7 69949 60137 1 – Organic Chicken Formula 3 lb medallions UPC#7 69949 60127 2 – Organic Chicken Formula 6 lb patties
If you have purchased one of the affected items, the manufacturer is advising you to return it to your local retail store for a complete refund, or for an...
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More and more, consumers are bearing the brunt for the rising costs of...well...everything! Gas, food and utilities are the first things that come to my mind. And if you are a pet owner, like me, you know the cost for caring for your pet has risen too. Food, vaccinations and grooming, these things all take money. One way to help offset the rising costs of pet care is to purchase insurance. I know, I know, why should you choose to purchase insurance for your pet? Well, we purchase life insurance, dental insurance, and automobile insurance to take care of routine and unforeseen costs of caring for our car, our teeth and our life... so why not have pet insurance to take provide for their routine and/or emergency? This is one way to look at it. And it makes a lot of sense.
Whether you are the owner of a pure bread or a mutt, pets require time, effort, and money. For the few readers who are not pet owners, let me say that caring for a pet is kin to caring for a small child. And pets...
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