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The pet food industry: the basics in understanding the pet foods on the market today



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Choosing a food for your dog or cat can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. The pet food industry can seem complicated. Knowing your pet and watching how it reacts to different foods is just a part of selecting the right food. It is also important to know about the different types of pet foods on the market. The advantages to using a higher-grade pet food include easier clean-up, healthier skin and coat and over all immune health.

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The OSPCA National Cupcake Day is tomorrow and my cupcakes look great!




Tomorrow, February 25th is the Ontario SPCA's National Cupcake Day! I have spent the day preparing cupcakes to sell at PetValu in the East End Pembroke Mall to raise funds for my local animal shelter. After a day of shopping, baking and cupcake decorating, I have some tasty cupcakes for you. Check out my cupcakes and please support me by donating online. every dollar counts! 

After a fun trip to Bulk Barn, or as I like to call it 'candy heaven,' it was time to start baking.

Pet Food Recall: February 2013 UPDATED



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Hy-Vee issues voluntary recall of certain dog food products
Routine testing identifies higher-than-normal contaminant levels in select products
WEST DES MOINES, IA – Hy-Vee, Inc. today issued a voluntary recall of certain bags of Hy-Vee dog food due to elevated levels of a chemical contaminant commonly found in corn.

Routine random tests conducted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture indicated higher-than-normal levels of aflatoxin in some samples of Hy-Vee dog food produced at a Kansas City plant operated by Pro-Pet, LLC.

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All dogs can be traced back 40 million years ago to a weasel-like animal called the Miacis which dwelled in trees and dens. The Miacis later evolved into the Tomarctus, a direct forbear of the genus Canis, which includes the wolf and jackal as well as the dog.

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Make your pet smile this Valentine's Day with dental treats for cats and dogs

With Valentine's Day just around the corner and National Pet Dental Health Month here already we are reminded just how important our pet's oral care really is.

With only one per cent of pet owners regularly brushing their pet’s teeth it’s no surprise that veterinarians have seen a rise in kidney and heart problems as a result of oral infections. But let’s face it- this is the real world. Not everyone- myself included- has time to brush their pet’s teeth every day.  

February's featured dog breed is quick and clever

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Cute cats stretching after nap time

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I will be live tweeting today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate Puppy Bowl Sunday! So give me some barks on twitter @PawsForReaction anfd put your paws up for Puppy Bowl

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