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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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The Lionhead rabbit has longer fur around the cheeks and neck that is mane-like; hence the name Lionhead.

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Pets and other furry friends share the love on Valentine's Day

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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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Considered one of the most intelligent dogs in the world the Border Collie is an energetic breed that can be trained to be so much more than just a pet. The Border Collie is a medium build herding dog that is always alert to its surroundings. The Border Collie has been a favorite of dog owners for years- especially owners looking for a dog that will earn its keep.

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This month's featured feline is larger than life


The Maine Coon is one of the largest breeds of domestic cat with some recorded as weighing up to 19 pounds. With its Lynx like ears and lion-like mane this feline looks more like an animal of the wild than a house pet but its temperament couldn’t be tamer - this gentle giant possesses above average intelligence and is very calm and mellow. The breed has been gaining popularity since it was first entered in a cat show in May of 1895.

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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February's dog treat of the month for your canine's sweet tooth



February is here and Valentine’s Day is soon to come. For February’s featured dog treat I reviewed something a little sweeter- Three Dogs Bakery Classic Crèmes. This review was a little more in-depth because not only did I review these with dogs and pet owners but I tried the treat myself- and it was delicious!

Popular cat treats get a healthy makeover




This month I decided to review the new FELINE GREENIES® SMARTBITES®. I absolutely love the GREENIES® line of dog and cat dental treats. I feed my cat FELINE GREENIES® Dental Treats every day. She gets a few mixed in with her dry food to keep her teeth clean and her breath smelling fresh and she loves these crunchy little morsels.

Animal shelters put their paws up for Puppy Bowl Sunday
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It is almost time for the cutest sporting event of the year- Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl Sunday is just around the corner! Puppy Bow VII kicks off this Sunday, February 3 at 3 p.m. in all time zones. This year’s game will feature 84 animals including 63 puppies from 23 different shelters and 21 kittens from a New York shelter to star in the halftime show.

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A paw above the rest: American Kennel Club releases its list of top 10 dog breeds
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1. Labrador Retriever
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The truth about brewer's rice in pet food


The truth about brewer's rice in pet food


Reading the back of a bag of dog food can be confusing. Some ingredients are easy to identify- meats, fruits, and vegetables. Even some vitamins and nutrients are familiar. Other items in the list baffle pet owners. Nutrients, the quality of the ingredients, and where they are sourced is far more important than the ingredients on that list. The same goes for brewer's rice. A low-quality product purchased from an illegitimate source can be bad for your pet. If the ingredients are regulated and of the highest quality, it makes all the difference.
CPR for canines: first aid course for dogs making Canadians better pet owners

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Residents of Vancouver, British Columbia may be better equipped to rescue your canine companion than most Canadians.
Since April 2006 DOGSAFE® in Nanimo has been training pet owners is dog emergency procedures which include CPR for canines.

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The cat's purr: the mystery behind the purr
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It’s a familiar sound to cat owners. That soft, rolling purr that a cat releases when you scratch its neck. But a purring cat isn’t always a happy cat. Many studies have been done to determine why cats purr. Most commonly we hear our feline friends purr when they are content with their happy cat lives. But the cat’s purr is much more complex than that.


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RAT FACT!

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Small rodents can be divided into four life stage groups according to their size and age. These life-stages are pinkies, fuzzies, jumpers or hoppers and adults. The pinkies- or pinks- age group starts at day one to about day seven. They get the name because new-born rodents are pink and hairless. Fuzzies- day seven to about day 21- are in their fuzzy hair stage which lasts until they until they open their eyes. Hoppers or jumpers are about three weeks in age and are weaned offspring. In every life-stage adult males are usually a bit larger than the females. Once in the adult life stage male and female rodents are referred to as buck's and doe's- just like deer.


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January's featured pet of the week is Felix!

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Pet Food Recall: January 2013 UPDATED






































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SECAUCUS, N.J.
, Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily withdrawing its Hartz ® Chicken Chews™ and Hartz ® Oinkies® Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken for dogs in the United States because they contain trace amounts of unapproved antibiotic residue.

 
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Patsy was Charles Lindbergh's cat and often went flying with him- but not on his famous flight of 1927.

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