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P&G Voluntarily Recalls One Production Lot of Dry Dog Food
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 6, 2011 – – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily retrieved a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. This product has already been retrieved from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported in association with this production lot to date, and no other Iams pet food products are involved.
Tips to have a Happy Howl-o-Ween
By Eryka Kahunanui
Dog lovers everywhere look forward to Halloween, because both they and their dogs have an opportunity to dress up! Before you take your dog out to participate in a parade or to go trick or treating with the family however, you may want to consider these tips to ensure a good time for everyone.
A Rescued Dog Returns the Favor
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When Katie Condon accompanied her brother to the Washington Animal Rescue League three years ago, she wasn’t looking for a dog. Her 13-year-old corgi had passed away just a few months before and she wasn’t sure she was ready for another canine companion. But then she saw
A Review of Dog Parks in Maryland – from “Toby’s Day Out”
by Nadia Khan
Prior to writing my Blog, Toby’s Day Out, Toby and I had never visited any of the dog parks in the DC Metro area. One of my goals, with my website, was to create a place where people could find honest and detailed reviews of dog parks in the DC Metropolitan area.
Dog Bites! Warning Signs and What You Can Do To Prevent
by Eryka Kahunanui
When you’ve got the threat of a biting dog, you aren’t at the beginning of a problem; you are smack dab in the middle of it. Fellow dog trainers can confirm: there is no uttered phrase more likely to send shivers down our collective spine than “my dog bit out of nowhere.”
Dog bites do not happen “out of nowhere”.
Grooming Your Dog – The Basics
As dog owners we’ve all been there before. We’ve asked ourselves what we should be doing beyond the once a season, or six times a year, dog baths. Well, there are a number of reasons as to why it is important to groom your dog – and a few things to keep uppermost in mind.
Dog Training and Management Go Hand in Hand
by Eryka Kahunanui
Whether you think of management as a team of supervisors, responsible for leading employees or as a means to control a situation, it’s not uncommon to link the word with the idea of success.
Did you know that three dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic…
Canines have been man’s “best friend” for thousands of years, and this time has provided for some surprising bits of trivia. Here’s some interesting facts about dogs for your light reading….
What Type of Food to Feed Your Cat
Some things to consider….
Cats can be very finicky when it comes to their food, and what tastes good to one cat may not be so appealing to another. One overriding factor however is deciding on the food that is best for your cat’s age and activity level, and additionally, whether or not you should feed your cat wet or dry food. Here are some considerations to help you decide what’s best and most appropriate for your cat’s needs…
Separation Anxiety
Don’t Forget Me!
When your dog’s dependency becomes an anxiety
by Eryka Kahunanui
Does this sound familiar: you come home to find your dog just destroyed all your clothes that were lying around and eliminated in several rooms of the house? The neighbors report that he’s been barking since the moment you left. When you walk in the door, your dog is overjoyed to see you and spends the next ten minutes showing just how happy your return has made him. While the first two examples are more likely symptoms of boredom and the need for proper housebreaking, the second examples of barking and an overjoyed and lengthy greeting can indicate separation anxiety in your pup.
Earthquakes and Animals
With today’s magnitude 5.9 earthquake centered in Mineral, Virginia less than a two-hour drive from metro DC there was a great deal of shaking of structures and nerves alike. And, many people are rightfully concerned. Some dogs and cats seem to experience fright and nervousness as we humans, but do they, “know more than we do”?
Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth
Brushing your pet’s teeth on a regular basis will help prevent tooth decay and loss. “Hmmmmm”, you say to yourself, “Brushing my pet’s teeth is not going to be easy. In fact I think it might be impossible”. Well, not so!
Teaching a Cat to use a Scratching Post
Most people who like cats, but have never owned one believe that all cats will scratch furniture and other household items. While this initially may be true for mature cats that have been accustomed to doing this, steps can be taken to correct this unwanted behavior.
Allergies to Pets
Allergies to pets is a topic of frequent conversation whenever someone initially brings up the subject of pets. And, it certainly is a vexing problem for people who love pets, but suffer from these types of allergies. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of people are allergic to animals and the allergies stem from our bodies reaction to certain proteins in pet dander, saliva, or urine.
Common Plants Poisonous to Animals
Pets will chew on many household things – that we know all too well. It’s often out of either play or instinct and most of the time it is just a nuisance. Chewing can however become a serious problem if you’ve unwittingly brought a plant into your household that is poisonous to your pet.
Finding a Lost Dog
Finding your lost dog is a heart-wrenching and anxiety-filled experience, but some well thought out steps can help with your search. The first thing to remember is – Don’t give up. Oftentimes dogs are found well after they have gone missing.
Behavior Issues with Dogs – Unwanted Barking
Despite all of the love, affection and companionship dogs bring us there are times when behavioral issues pose problems. In this post we’ll focus on one of the most common of these and provide some tips on a useful remedy.
Pet Food Recalls
It seems that in the past few years food recalls of one sort or another on a number of foods have been issued. The same holds true for pet foods.
Salmonella contamination is one of the main culprits. It is well known that this bacteria can cause problems not only for humans, but pets as well. Pets who have been infected may exhibit decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated your pet may experience lethargy, diarrhea and vomiting. Humans may also exhibit some of the same symptoms, as well as more serious ailments if they come in contact with food infected with Salmonella.
