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   <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 05:01:31 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Therapeutic Canned Cat Food Due to A Low Level of Thiamine  (Vitamin B1)</title>
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    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Nestlé-Purina-Voluntarily-Recalls-Single-Lot-of-Therapeutic-Canned-Cat-Food-Due-to-A-Low-Level-of-Thiamine-(Vitamin-B1)</link>
    <description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/OMRecall0512.jpg&quot;hspace=&quot;8&quot;style=&quot;float:left;&quot;&gt;May 11, 2012   
Nestlé Purina PetCare is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets OM Overweight Management canned cat food, available through veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada. This precautionary measure is being taken in response to one consumer complaint received by FDA.  Analytical 
testing of the product sample by FDA indicated a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1).  Purina has received no other complaints of thiamine-related or any other health issues related to this product.


&lt;br&gt;The recalled product is:

&lt;b&gt;Purina Veterinary Diets OM (Overweight Management) Feline Formula 	

5.5 oz.can --   Best By JUN 2013 --   Production Code 11721159 --    UPC Code 38100 - 13810&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;br&gt;Look for the Best By dates and the Production Codes on the bottoms of the cans. This product was distributed to 
veterinary clinics between June, 2011 and May, 2012 throughout the U.S. and Canada.  The product is not sold in 
retail stores.

No additional Purina cat or dog products are involved in this voluntary recall.  No other Purina Veterinary Diets products are involved, and only Purina Veterinary Diets OM canned cat food which match the Best By dates and 
production code above are included in this recall.


&lt;br&gt;Consumers who have purchased Purina Veterinary Diets OM canned cat food cans with these specific Best By 
Date and Production Codes should discontinue feeding the product, and discard it. 

At Nestlé Purina PetCare, the safety and efficacy of our products are our top priority.  We apologize for any 
inconvenience due to this voluntary recall.  For further information or to obtain a product refund, please contact 
Nestlé Purina as follows:

&lt;b&gt;U.S. Consumers &amp; Veterinarians&lt;/b&gt;:
Call toll-free &lt;b&gt;1-800-982-8837&lt;/b&gt; Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, or visit www.purinaveterinarydiets.com 

&lt;b&gt;Canadian Consumers &amp; Veterinarians&lt;/b&gt;:
Call toll-free &lt;b&gt;1-866-884-8387&lt;/b&gt; Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, or visit www.purina.ca</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 04:42:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 9, Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. Recalls Dog Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Solid-Gold-Health-Products-for-Pets,-Inc.-Recalls-Dog-Food-Because-of-Possible-Salmonella-Health-Risk</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Solid-Gold-Health-Products-for-Pets,-Inc.-Recalls-Dog-Food-Because-of-Possible-Salmonella-Health-Risk</link>
    <description>&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:100px&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/SolidGold2.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/SolidGold1.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

May 8, 2012   Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc., El Cajon, California, announced a voluntary 
recall of one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog, 
both with a Best Before date of December 30, 2012, and an “X” in the 11th digit of the date code.

Solid Gold is voluntarily recalling the products below, distributed in the United States and Canada. This voluntary recall is being done out of an abundance of caution as these products were produced at the facility that has been linked to recent recalls of Diamond brand pet foods due to potential Salmonella contamination.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

The only products involved in this voluntary recall are:

&lt;b&gt;Solid Gold WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food 

4 lb, 15 lb, and 33 lb, with a best before date of December 30, 2012 

and batch code starting with SGB1201A31X.

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:60px&quot;&gt;4 lb identifying UPC 093766750005&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
15 lb identifying UPC 093766750012&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
33 lb identifying UPC 093766750029&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog Food 

4 lb, 15 lb, and 28.5 lb, with a best before date of December 30, 2012 

and batch code starting with SGL1201A32X

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:60px&quot;&gt;4 lb identifying UPC 093766750050&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
15 lb identifying UPC 093766750067&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
28.5 lb identifying UPC 093766750081&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Best by dates (lot codes) can be found on the back of the bag in the bottom right-hand corner of 33 lb, 28.5 lb and 
15 lb bags and the bottom of the 4 lb bags.

Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, would like replacement product or have additional questions, may call us at &lt;b&gt;(800) 364-4863&lt;/b&gt; (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM Pacific time).</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 03:38:46 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 8, Apex Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Apex-Pet-Foods-Initiates-Voluntary-Recall-of-Dry-Pet-Food</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Apex-Pet-Foods-Initiates-Voluntary-Recall-of-Dry-Pet-Food</link>
    <description>May 4, 2012   Apex Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of all dry dog food formulas manufactured on January 24, 2012, because of the potential for Salmonella contamination.

&lt;b&gt;Although there have been no animal or human illnesses related to Apex Dog Food and the product has not tested 
positive for Salmonella, the company has voluntarily initiated this recall out of caution to ensure the health and 
safety of consumers and their pets.&lt;/b&gt;

The following products are being recalled:

&lt;b&gt;Apex Chicken and Rice Dog 40 lb. bag&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:60px&quot;&gt;Prod Code ACD0101B32, Best By 24-Jan-2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
Apex Chicken and Rice Dog 20 lb. bag&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:60px&quot;&gt;Prod Code ACD0101B32, Best By 24-Jan-2013&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

This product was only distributed in the State of &lt;b&gt;South Carolina&lt;/b&gt;. The company is working with distributors 
and retailers to ensure all affected product is removed from shelves.

Apex Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets. Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a 
refund, may contact Apex Pet Foods via a toll free call at &lt;b&gt;1-866-918-8756&lt;/b&gt;, Monday through Sunday, 8 am – 6pm EST.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 12:54:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 8, Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Dog AND CAT Foods</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Diamond-Pet-Foods-Expands-Voluntary-Recall-of-Dry-Dog-AND-CAT-Foods</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Diamond-Pet-Foods-Expands-Voluntary-Recall-of-Dry-Dog-AND-CAT-Foods</link>
    <description>May 5, 2012   Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include nine brands of dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination.

&lt;b&gt;None of these additional products being recalled have tested positive for Salmonella.&lt;/b&gt;The company is pulling them from store shelves as a precaution. 

Brands included in the recall include:

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:60px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul&lt;br&gt;
    Country Value&lt;br&gt;
    Diamond&lt;br&gt;
    Diamond Naturals&lt;br&gt;
    Premium Edge&lt;br&gt;
    Professional&lt;br&gt;
    4Health&lt;br&gt;
    Taste of the Wild&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

To determine if their pet food is recalled, consumers should check the production codes on the back of bags that have a number “2” or a “3” in the 9th position AND an “X” in the 10th or 11th position. The best-before dates for the recalled brands listed above are December 9, 2012 through April 7, 2013. (See the image below.)

&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/Diamondinfo.jpg&quot;&gt;

These products were distributed in the following U.S. states and Canada. Further distribution through other pet 
food channels may have occurred.

&lt;b&gt;Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, 
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Canada.&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;br&gt;
Some &lt;b&gt;Kirkland Signature products&lt;/b&gt; are also included in the recall. They include:

&lt;span style=&quot;color:red&quot;&gt;DOG FOOD&lt;/span&gt;:

&lt;b&gt;Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Lamb, Rice &amp; Vegetable Formula&lt;br&gt; 
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Chicken, Rice &amp; Vegetable Formula&lt;br&gt; 
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Mature Dog Chicken, Rice &amp; Egg Formula&lt;br&gt; 
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Dog Formulated with Chicken &amp; Vegetables&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;span style=&quot;color:red&quot;&gt;CAT FOOD&lt;/span&gt;:

&lt;b&gt;Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken &amp; Rice Formula&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Cat Formula&lt;br&gt; 
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Salmon Meal &amp; Sweet Potato Formula for Dogs&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

To determine if their pet food is recalled, consumers should check the production codes on the back of bags must have both a number “3” in the 9th position AND an “X” in the 11th position. The best-before dates for the recalled brands listed are December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013. (see the image below.)

&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/Kirklandinfo.jpg&quot;&gt;

The recall affects products distributed in &lt;b&gt;MANY&lt;/b&gt; U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Canada.

Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any issues this may cause consumers and their pets. Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact Diamond Pet Foods via a toll free call at &lt;b&gt;1-866-918-8756&lt;/b&gt;, Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST. Consumers may also go to a special website, www.diamondpetrecall.com, for more information.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 05:07:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 8, Canidae Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Canidae-Pet-Foods-Initiates-Voluntary-Recall-of-Dry-Pet-Food-Due-to-the-Potential-for-Salmonella-Contamination</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Canidae-Pet-Foods-Initiates-Voluntary-Recall-of-Dry-Pet-Food-Due-to-the-Potential-for-Salmonella-Contamination</link>
    <description>May 5, 2012  Canidae Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dry pet food formulas manufactured at the Diamond Pet Food Gaston, South Carolina plant.

&lt;b&gt;Although there have been no animal or human illnesses related to Canidae Pet Food, and the product has not 
tested positive for Salmonella, the company has voluntarily initiated this recall out of caution to ensure the 
health and safety of consumers and their pets.&lt;/b&gt;

The products below are being recalled. They must have both a number “3” in the 9th position AND an “X” in the 10th 
or 11th position with best before dates of December 9, 2012, through January 31, 2013 to be included in the recall.
 (See the image below for an example of how to read this).

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:60px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Canidae Dog, All Life Stages&lt;br&gt;
    Canidae Dog, Chicken Meal &amp; Rice&lt;br&gt;
    Canidae Dog, Lamb Meal &amp; Rice&lt;br&gt;
    Canidae Dog, Platinum&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/Canidaeinfo.gif&quot;&gt;

These products were distributed in the following Eastern U.S. states, and were manufactured at the Diamond Pet Food 
Gaston, South Carolina plant. Further distribution to other pet food channels may occur. The company is working with 
distributors and retailers to ensure all products affected by this voluntary recall are removed from shelves.

&lt;b&gt;Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee&lt;/b&gt;

Canidae Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets. Pet owners 
who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like a replacement product or 
a refund, may contact Canidae Pet Foods via a toll free call at &lt;b&gt;1-800-398-1600&lt;/b&gt;, Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm PST. Consumers may also go to canidae.com for more information.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 04:49:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 8, Natural Balance Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Precautionary Recall</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Natural-Balance-Pet-Foods-Initiates-Voluntary-Precautionary-Recall</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Natural-Balance-Pet-Foods-Initiates-Voluntary-Precautionary-Recall</link>
    <description>May 4, 2012  

The following products have been recalled:

Correction made 5/11/12, is in &lt;span style=&quot;color:red&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;RED&lt;/span&gt;

5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato &amp; Venison Dog UPC# 7-23633-88650-5&lt;br&gt;        
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NBH1202, Best By December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NBH0103, Best By March &lt;span style=&quot;color:red&quot;&gt;13&lt;/span&gt;, 2013&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

15 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato &amp; Venison Dog UPC# 7-23633-88615-4&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NBH0101, Best By March 5, 2013; March 6, 2013&lt;br&gt;         
    Lot Code NBH1202, Best By December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NBH1203, Best By December 13, 2012; December 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

28 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato &amp; Venison Dog UPC# 7-23633-88628-4&lt;br&gt;      
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NBH0101, Best By March 5, 2013; March 6, 2013&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NBH0102, Best By March 7, 2013; March 8, 2013&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NBH0103, Best By March 12, 2013&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NBH1202, Best By December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012&lt;br&gt;         
    Lot Code NBH1203, Best By December 13, 2012; December 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal &amp; Brown Rice Dog UPC# 7-23633-78755-0&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NBR1202, Best By December 10, 2012&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NBR1203, Best By December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

15 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal &amp; Brown Rice Dog UPC# 7-23633-78715-4&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NBR1202, Best By December 10, 2012&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NBR1203, Best By December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

28 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal &amp; Brown Rice Dog UPC# 7-23633-78728-4&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NBR1202, Best By December 10, 2012&lt;br&gt;         
    Lot Code NBR1203, Best By December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato &amp; Bison Dog UPC# 7-23633-65553-8&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NBT1202, Best By December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NBT1203, Best By December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

15 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato &amp; Bison Dog UPC# 7-23633-61718-5&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NBT1201, Best By December 9, 2012&lt;br&gt;         
    Lot Code NBT1202, Best By December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NBT1203, Best By December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

28 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato &amp; Bison Dog UPC# 7-23633-63031-3&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NBT1201, Best By December 9, 2012&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NBT1202, Best By December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012&lt;br&gt;         
    Lot Code NBT1203, Best By December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

5 LB Natural Balance Vegetarian Dog UPC# 7-23633-80855-2&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NBV1201, Best By December 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

28 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal &amp; Brown Rice Dog Large Breed Bites UPC# 7-23633-44443-9&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NLB1202, Best By December 12, 2012&lt;br&gt;        
    Lot Code NLB1203, Best By December 20, 2012; December 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal &amp; Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites UPC# 7-23633-42300-7&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NSL1201, Best By December 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

12.5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal &amp; Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites UPC# 7-23633-42301-4&lt;br&gt;       
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;Lot Code NSL1201, Best By December 21, 2012&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

Contact Natural Balance Pet Foods Customer Service at &lt;b&gt;(800) 829-4493&lt;/b&gt; (8am – 5pm, PST) for questions and refunds.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 04:42:31 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 8, Precautionary Recall of Wellness Complete Health Super5Mix Large Breed Dry Puppy Food</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Precautionary-Recall-of-Wellness-Complete-Health-Super5Mix-Large-Breed-Dry-Puppy-Food</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Precautionary-Recall-of-Wellness-Complete-Health-Super5Mix-Large-Breed-Dry-Puppy-Food</link>
    <description>May 4, 2012   WellPet LLC announced a voluntary recall of one recipe of Wellness dry dog food after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella in Diamond’s Gaston, South Carolina facility.

&lt;b&gt;&quot;All Wellness products are tested for Salmonella and all lots tested negative prior to shipping to customers. We are voluntarily taking this additional step to further safeguard our dogs and to put our customers’ minds at ease.&quot;&lt;/b&gt; 

Wellpet LLC is voluntarily recalling the select products below. This voluntary recall is being done out of an abundance of caution because these products were produced at the facility that has been linked to recent recalls of Diamond brand dog foods. Some of the Diamond brand dog foods have tested positive for Salmonella.

The products involved in this voluntary recall are:

&lt;b&gt;Wellness Complete Health Super5Mix Large Breed Puppy&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:60px&quot;&gt;15 lb. and 30 lb. bags and 5 oz. sample bags&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Best By Dates of JAN 9 2013 through JAN 11 2013&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

Best by dates (lot codes) can be found on the back of the bag in the bottom right-hand corner.

No other WellPet recipes, sizes or brands of food are impacted by this voluntary recall.

The majority of Wellness natural products for pets are produced in WellPet's own modern state-of-the-art 
manufacturing facility in Mishawaka, Indiana. WellPet no longer purchases any products from Diamond Pet Foods.

Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, would like replacement product or have additional questions, may call us at &lt;b&gt;(877) 227-9587&lt;/b&gt; (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM Eastern time and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern time).</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 04:11:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 6, PEOPLE Salmonella Infections from Recalled Dry Dog Foods in 9 States</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#PEOPLE-Salmonella-Infections-from-Recalled-Dry-Dog-Foods-in-9-States</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#PEOPLE-Salmonella-Infections-from-Recalled-Dry-Dog-Foods-in-9-States</link>
    <description>There are now confirmed human cases of Salmonella infection from the recently recalled dry dog foods (please &lt;b&gt;see the 3 posts below&lt;/b&gt; this one!). A total of 14 people in 9 different states have become ill so far, all with the same strain of the Salmonella bacteria (&lt;i&gt;Salmonella infantis&lt;/i&gt;). The source of the infection has been traced back to a single pet food manufacturing plant in South Carolina.

The number of people infected from each state breaks down like this:

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:60px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;1&lt;/b&gt; person in &lt;b&gt;Alabama&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;1&lt;/b&gt; person in &lt;b&gt;Connecticut&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;1&lt;/b&gt; person in &lt;b&gt;Michigan&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;3&lt;/b&gt; people in &lt;b&gt;Missouri&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;3&lt;/b&gt; people in &lt;b&gt;North Carolina&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;1&lt;/b&gt; person in &lt;b&gt;New Jersey&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;2&lt;/b&gt; people in &lt;b&gt;Ohio&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;1&lt;/b&gt; person in &lt;b&gt;Pennsylvania&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;1&lt;/b&gt; person in &lt;b&gt;Virginia&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Five (5) of the known infected people have required hospitalization. There have been no deaths, and as yet no dog 
illnesses have been reported.

Among the people for whom information is available, the illnesses began between October 8, 2011 and April 22, 2012.


Diamond Pet Foods is cooperating with public health and agricultural investigators in this ongoing investigation.


For more information about these human illnesses, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/dog-food-05-12/index.html&quot;target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;the FDA report&lt;/a&gt;.

If you are worried that your dog food may be a recalled product, please &lt;b&gt;review the posts below&lt;/b&gt; to see if it is on the current list of recalled dry dog food products. There is more &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/dog-food-05-12/pet-owners-info.html&quot;target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;information for pet owners&lt;/a&gt; available from the FDA.

There are steps that you can and should take to protect yourself from these kinds of events. The key is to remain 
mindful of the risks, and to develop good habits for yourself and your family. See &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm048030.htm&quot;target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;FDA Tips for Preventing Foodborne Illness Associated with Pet Food and Pet Treats&lt;/a&gt; for some good sound advice.

Another very good step you can take to protect yourself, your pets, and your family is to stay as informed as 
possible. &lt;b&gt;This blog is an excellent resource for you - share it with others!&lt;/b&gt;

Please pass all of this information along to your pet-owning friends! Who knows - you could save a life.</description>
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    <title>May 4, Diamond Pet Foods Expands Recall to Include Diamond Puppy Formula - Possible Salmonella Contamination</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Diamond-Pet-Foods-Expands-Recall-to-Include-Diamond-Puppy-Formula---Possible-Salmonella-Contamination</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Diamond-Pet-Foods-Expands-Recall-to-Include-Diamond-Puppy-Formula---Possible-Salmonella-Contamination</link>
    <description>April 30, 2012  Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food. The company took this precautionary measure because &lt;b&gt;sampling revealed Salmonella in the product&lt;/b&gt;. No dog illnesses have been reported.

The recalled Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food was manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods in Gaston, S.C., and distributed in the following 12 states: &lt;b&gt;Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia&lt;/b&gt;.

The product may have been further distributed to additional states through pet food channels. The company is working directly with distributors and retailers that carry these products to remove them as quickly as possible 
from the supply chain. Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may cause pet owners and their dogs. 

The following products have been added to those already recalled:
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Diamond Puppy Formula Dry Dog Food 
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;- 40 lb. - Production COde DPP0401B22XJW - Best By 6-Apr-2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
- 40 lb. - Production Code DPP0401A21XAW - Best By 6-Apr-2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
- 40 lb. - Production Code DPP0101C31XME - Best By 11-Jan-2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
- 40 lb. - Production Code DPP0401B21XDJ - Best By 7-Apr-2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
- 20 lb. - Production Code DPP0401B22XJW - Best By 6-Apr-2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
- 20 lb. - Production Code DPP0101C31XME - Best By 11-Jan-2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
- 20 lb. - Production Code DPP0101C31XRB - Best By 11-Jan-2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
- 8 lb. - Production Code DPP0401B2XALW - Best By 7-Apr-2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
- 6 oz. - samples - Production Code DPP0401&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact Diamond Pet Foods at &lt;b&gt;800-442-0402&lt;/b&gt;, 8 am – 6 pm EST, Monday through Friday, or visit www.diamondpetrecall.com</description>
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    <title>Apr 30, Diamond Pet Foods Expands Dry Dog Food Recall, now also includes Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Diamond-Pet-Foods-Expands-Dry-Dog-Food-Recall,-now-also-includes-Chicken-Soup-for-the-Dog-Lover's-Soul</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Diamond-Pet-Foods-Expands-Dry-Dog-Food-Recall,-now-also-includes-Chicken-Soup-for-the-Dog-Lover's-Soul</link>
    <description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/Recall04302012.png&quot;style=&quot;float:right;&quot;hspace=&quot;8&quot;alt=&quot;Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul Recall&quot;&gt;
April 26, 2012   Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include one production run and four production 
codes of Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul Adult Light formula dry dog food. One bag of the product &lt;b&gt;has 
tested positive for Salmonella&lt;/b&gt;, and the recall of the four production codes is being conducted as a precautionary 
measure. &lt;b&gt;No dog illnesses have been reported.&lt;/b&gt;

The newly recalled foods are:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food&lt;br&gt;	  
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;35 lb. - Productin Code CLF0102B31XCW - Best By 27 Jan 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
35 lb. - Production Code CLF0102B31XCW - Best By 28 Jan 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
35 lb. - Production Code CLF0102B32XWR - Best By 28 Jan 2013&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;6 lb. - Production Code CLF0102B3XALW - Best By 28 JAN 2013&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food is manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods and was distributed in Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia, who may have further distributed the product to other states (through pet food channels). 

The company is working directly with distributors and retailers who carry these products to remove them from the 
supply chain.

Consumers who have purchased Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food with this 
specific production/lot code and best before date should discard the product. Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any 
potential issues this may have caused pet owners and their dogs. 

Pets with salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. People who have handled this dog food are also at risk of contracting Salmonella.

Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact Diamond Pet Foods at &lt;b&gt;800-442-0402&lt;/b&gt;, or by visiting 
www.chickensoupforthepetloverssoul.com/information.</description>
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    <title>Apr 11, Diamond Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Dry Dog Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Diamond-Pet-Foods-Voluntarily-Recalls-Limited-Number-of-Dry-Dog-Food-Bags-Due-to-a-Potential-Health-Risk</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Diamond-Pet-Foods-Voluntarily-Recalls-Limited-Number-of-Dry-Dog-Food-Bags-Due-to-a-Potential-Health-Risk</link>
    <description>April 6, 2012 Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal &amp; Rice dry dog food. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. 

&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;No illnesses have been reported and no other Diamond manufactured products are affected.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt;

The product, Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal &amp; Rice, was distributed to customers located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, 
Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia, who may 
have further distributed the product to other states, through pet food channels. 

Recalled Products:

&lt;b&gt; Diamond Naturals Lamb &amp; Rice - 6lb bag - Prod Code DLR0101D3XALW -  Best Before 04 Jan 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Diamond Naturals Lamb &amp; Rice - 20lb bag - Prod Code DLR0101C31XAG - Best Before 03 Jan 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Diamond Naturals Lamb &amp; Rice - 40lb bag - Prod Code DLR0101C31XMF - Best Before 03 Jan 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Diamond Naturals Lamb &amp; Rice - 40lb bag - Prod Code DLR0101C31XAG - Best Before 03 Jan 2013&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Diamond Naturals Lamb &amp; Rice - 40lb bag - Prod Code DLR0101D32XMS - Best Before 04 Jan 2013&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; 

Consumers who have purchased the Diamond Naturals Lamb &amp; Rice with the specific production and “Best Before” codes should discontinue feeding the product and discard it.

At Diamond Pet Foods, the safety of our products is our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this 
recall may have caused. For further information or to obtain a product refund please call us at 800-442-0402 or visit www.diamondpet.com

Pets with salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.</description>
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    <title>Feb 14, Cat Dental Disease - What's all the stink?</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/cat-dental-disease.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/cat-dental-disease.html</link>
    <description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/NeckLesion2.jpg&quot;style=&quot;float:left;&quot;hspace=&quot;12&quot;&gt;Did you know that you can dramatically improve your cats quality of life and their health, just by taking care of their teeth?

It's true. 

Stop by and see what you can do at home, as well as examples of some conditions that you will need help with!</description>
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    <title>Jan 17, Bone cancer in Dogs - Diagnosis, prognosis, and potential treatments.</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/bone-cancer-in-dogs.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/bone-cancer-in-dogs.html</link>
    <description>Cancer sucks. Learn the signs of bone cancer in dogs, see example x-rays, and learn how to help your dog.</description>
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    <title>Dec 30, Petrus Feed And Seed Stores, Inc. Recalls Its 21% Dog Food</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Petrus-Feed-And-Seed-Stores,-Inc.-Recalls-Its-21%-Dog-Food</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Petrus-Feed-And-Seed-Stores,-Inc.-Recalls-Its-21%-Dog-Food</link>
    <description>Petrus Feed and Seed Stores, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of its dry dog food, 21% Protein Dog Food in 40 lb Petrus Feed bags. The product is being recalled because the product was manufactured with corn which tested above acceptable levels for Aflatoxin. 

The affected products were manufactured at Cargill’s manufacturing facility located in LeCompte, Louisiana between 
December 1, 2010 and December 1, 2011.

&lt;b&gt;The recall only applies 21% Dog Food, packaged in 40 lb Petrus Feed bags&lt;/b&gt; with the following packaging Date Codes (lot numbers): &lt;b&gt;4K1011 through 4K1335&lt;/b&gt;.

The affected dry dog food was distributed in Petrus Feed and Seed in Alexandria, Louisiana.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Petrus Feed and Seed Store, Inc. is 
implementing this recall as a precautionary measure. Consumers are urged to return affected products, whether in opened or unopened packages,  to their place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact 
&lt;b&gt;318-443-2259&lt;/b&gt;, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday, 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.</description>
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    <title>Dec 19, UPDATED: Arrow Brand Dog Food Recalled in Louisiana and Texas</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#UPDATED:-Arrow-Brand-Dog-Food-Recalled-in-Louisiana-and-Texas</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#UPDATED:-Arrow-Brand-Dog-Food-Recalled-in-Louisiana-and-Texas</link>
    <description>The Associated Press released this statement 12/12/11: DERIDDER, La.  A Louisiana feed supply company says it is voluntarily recalling a dry dog food distributed in &lt;b&gt;Louisiana&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Texas&lt;/b&gt;.

Affected products were manufactured between Dec 1, 2010 and Dec 1, 2011. Recalled products are:

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;ARROWBRAND 21% Dog Chunks SKU #807 40 lb. bag&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;ARROWBRAND Super Proeaux Dog Food SKU #812 40 lb. bag&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;ARROWBRAND Professional Formula Dog Food SKU #814 50 lb. bag&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

The recall only applies to the above products with the following Packaging Date Codes: &lt;b&gt;Lot numbers 4K0341 
through 4K0365&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;04K1001 through 4K1325&lt;/b&gt;.

DeRidder based O'Neal's Feeders Supply Inc. recalled its Arrow Brand dog food because corn had higher than acceptable 
levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold byproduct.

The company said that no adverse health effects have been reported.

The company is urging consumers to return the product for a full refund. The affected products were distributed in Louisiana and Texas, and retailers have been told to remove them from store shelves.

For more information on this recall and refunds, call &lt;b&gt;(800)256-2769&lt;/b&gt; between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday 
through Friday.</description>
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    <title>Dec 14, UPDATED: Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food: LOT # CHANGE</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#UPDATED:-Advanced-Animal-Nutrition-Recalls-Dog-Power-Dry-Dog-Food:-LOT-#-CHANGE</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#UPDATED:-Advanced-Animal-Nutrition-Recalls-Dog-Power-Dry-Dog-Food:-LOT-#-CHANGE</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 8, 2011  Advanced Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of its dry Dog Power Dog Food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were &lt;b&gt;manufactured between Jan. 4, 2011, and Nov. 18, 2011&lt;/b&gt;. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Advanced Animal Nutrition pet food products are involved in this recall. 

Affected products are:

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;DOG POWER ADULT MAINTENANCE FORMULA 21-12 Dog Food, 50 pound bags&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;
    
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;DOG POWER HUNTERS FORMULA 27-14 Dog Food, 50 pound bags&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;DOG POWER HI PRO PERFORMANCE FORMULA 26-18 Dog Food, 50 pound bags&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

The recall only applies to the above products with the following Packaging Date Codes (lot numbers): &lt;b&gt;K0004 
through K1322&lt;/b&gt;.

February 2, 21012 : &lt;span style=&quot;color:red&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;UPDATED LOT #'s = 4K1004 THRU 4K1322&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

The affected dry dog food products were distributed in the following states: &lt;b&gt;Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana&lt;/b&gt;.  Retailers have already been instructed to remove the affected brands and products from store shelves.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Advanced Animal Nutrition is implementing this recall as a precautionary measure.  Consumers are to return affected products, whether in opened or unopened packages, to their place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact &lt;b&gt;866-648-7646&lt;/b&gt;.

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product.  Pets that have consumed any of the above recalled products and 
exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:27:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 8, P &amp; G Voluntarily Recalls One Production Lot (3 different sized bags) of Iams Dry Puppy Food</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#P-&amp;-G-Voluntarily-Recalls-One-Production-Lot-(3-different-sized-bags)-of-Iams-Dry-Puppy-Food</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#P-&amp;-G-Voluntarily-Recalls-One-Production-Lot-(3-different-sized-bags)-of-Iams-Dry-Puppy-Food</link>
    <description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/IamsDryPuppyRecall.jpg&quot;style=&quot;float:left;&quot;hspace=&quot;8&quot;alt=&quot;Iams Proactive Health Smart Puppy Dog Food Recall&quot;&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 6, 2011   The Procter &amp; Gamble Company (P&amp;G) has voluntarily retrieved 
a single production lot of dry puppy food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable 
limit. 

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.  Pets which have consumed this product and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian. 

The recalled products are:

&lt;b&gt;Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food with Use By or Expiration Dates of February 5 or February 6, 2013&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;* 7.0 lb bag&lt;/b&gt; with the control date of &lt;b&gt;12784177I6&lt;/b&gt; and the UPC code &lt;b&gt;1901402305&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;* 8.0 lb bag&lt;/b&gt; with the control dates of &lt;b&gt;12794177D2&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;12794177D3&lt;/b&gt;, and the UPC code &lt;b&gt;1901410208&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;* 17.5 lb bag&lt;/b&gt; with the control dates of &lt;b&gt;12794177K1&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;12794177K2&lt;/b&gt;, and the UPC code &lt;b&gt;1901401848&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	
The recalled products were distributed to a limited number of retailers located in the eastern United States 
&lt;b&gt;(AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA)&lt;/b&gt;.  These retailers have already removed this 
product from store shelves.  No other dry dog food, dry cat food, dog or cat canned food, biscuits/treats or 
supplements are affected by this announcement.	

For further information or a product replacement or refund contact P&amp;G toll free at 866 908 1569 (Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST) or www.iams.com.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:13:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 8, Cargill Animal Nutrition Issues Precautionary Recall on River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Cargill-Animal-Nutrition-Issues-Precautionary-Recall-on-River-Run-and-Marksman-Dry-Dog-Food</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Cargill-Animal-Nutrition-Issues-Precautionary-Recall-on-River-Run-and-Marksman-Dry-Dog-Food</link>
    <description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/RiverRunMarksmanRecall.jpg&quot;style=&quot;float:center;&quot;alt=&quot;River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food Recall&quot;&gt;

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 6,2011  Cargill Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of the dog foods listed below. Aflatoxin levels above the acceptable limit were detected. 

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product. Pets that have consumed any of the recalled products (listed below) and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.

The following products have been recalled:

&lt;b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;PROFESSIONAL FORMULA RIVER RUN HI-NRG 24-20 Dog Food, 50 pound bags&lt;/p&gt;
 
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;RIVER RUN PROFESSIONAL FORMULA 27-18 Dog Food, 50 pound bags&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;RIVER RUN 21% Protein Dog Food, 40 and 50 pound bags&lt;/p&gt;
    
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;RIVER RUN Hi-Pro No-Soy Dog Food, 40 and 50 pound bags&lt;/p&gt;
    
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 24% Protein 20% Fat, 40 pound bags&lt;/p&gt;
    
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 20% Protein 10% Fat, 40 and 50 pound bags&lt;/p&gt;
    
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:30px&quot;&gt;MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 28% Protein 18% Fat, 40 pound bags&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

The recall only applies to the above products &lt;b&gt;with the following Packaging Date Codes&lt;/b&gt; (lot numbers): 
&lt;b&gt;4K0335 through 4K0365, LL0335 through LL0365, 4K1001 through 4K1335 and LL1001 through LL1335&lt;/b&gt;.

The recalled dog foods were distributed in the following 15 states/territories – &lt;b&gt;Kansas, Missouri, Northeast 
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Western Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, Southern Illinois, Hawaii, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and limited areas of Florida and California&lt;/b&gt;.  Retailers have already been instructed to remove the affected brands and products from store shelves.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Cargill is implementing this recall 
as a precautionary measure.  Consumers are urged to return affected products – whether in opened or unopened packages — to their place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information consumers can go to www.cargill.com/feed/dog-food-recall or call toll free 855-460-1532.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:58:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 24, Reasons why cats or dogs would be dragging a leg, or legs.</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/dragging-a-leg.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/dragging-a-leg.html</link>
    <description>It is likely an emergency if your dog or cat is dragging a leg, or legs. Learn about the many things that can cause your pet to not use a leg.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:27:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 18, FDA Continues to Caution Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#FDA-Continues-to-Caution-Dog-Owners-About-Chicken-Jerky-Products</guid>
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    <description>November 18, 2011  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is again cautioning consumers that chicken 
jerky products for dogs (also sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats) may be associated with illness in dogs. 
In the last 12 months, FDA has seen an increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated  
with consumption of chicken jerky products imported from China. These complaints have been reported to FDA by dog owners and veterinarians.

FDA issued a cautionary warning regarding chicken jerky products to consumers in September 2007 and a Preliminary Animal Health Notification in December of 2008. After seeing the number of complaints received drop off during the latter part of 2009 and most of 2010, the FDA is once again seeing the number of complaints rise to the levels of concern that prompted release of our earlier warnings.

&lt;b&gt;Chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed occasionally in 
small quantities.&lt;/b&gt;

FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch their dogs closely for any or all of the following signs that may occur within hours to days of feeding the products: 

- decreased appetite 

- decreased activity

- vomiting

- diarrhea, sometimes with blood

- increased water consumption and/or increased urination.

If the dog shows any of these signs, stop feeding the chicken jerky product. Owners should consult their veterinarian if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours. Blood tests may indicate kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died.</description>
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    <title>Nov 7, Symptom: Canine Vomiting. The Many Causes of Vomiting in Dogs.</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/canine-vomiting.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/canine-vomiting.html</link>
    <description>A to Z causes of Canine Vomiting. Learn which are only a little bad, and which are life threatening.</description>
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    <title>Aug 10, Merrick Pet Care Recalls Doggie Wishbone Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Merrick-Pet-Care-Recalls-Doggie-Wishbone-Because-of-Possible-Salmonella-Health-Risk</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Merrick-Pet-Care-Recalls-Doggie-Wishbone-Because-of-Possible-Salmonella-Health-Risk</link>
    <description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/recall80911.png&quot;style=&quot;float:right;&quot;hspace=&quot;8&quot;alt=&quot;Recalled Merrick Brand Doggie Wishbones&quot;&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 8, 2011  Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM # 29050, UPC # 2280829050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 

Consumers who have purchased the Doggie Wishbone with the lot code 11031 are urged to return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-664-7387 M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm CST.

Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. Pets with 
Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will 
have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian immediately.</description>
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    <title>Jul 31, Nestle Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Nestle-Purina-Recalls-Limited-Number-of-Purina-ONE-Vibrant-Maturity-7+-Dry-Cat-Food-Bags-Due-to-a-Potential-Health-Risk</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Nestle-Purina-Recalls-Limited-Number-of-Purina-ONE-Vibrant-Maturity-7+-Dry-Cat-Food-Bags-Due-to-a-Potential-Health-Risk</link>
    <description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/recall73111.jpg&quot;style=&quot;float:right;&quot;hspace=&quot;8&quot;alt=&quot;Pet Health Blog Recalled Cat Food&quot;&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 29, 2011  Nestle Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production
run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010.  This is being done because some bags of the product 
have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella.  Only Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food with both the
Best By date and the production code shown are included in this voluntary recall :
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&lt;b&gt;Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+,  3.5lb. bag,  MAY 2012, prod code: 03341084, UPC code: 17800 01885
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Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+,  3.5lb. bag,  MAY 2012, prod. code: 03351084, UPC code: 17800 01885
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Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+, 7lb. bag,  MAY 2012, prod. code: 03341084, UPC code: 17800 01887
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Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+, 7lb. bag,  MAY 2012, prod. code: 03351084, UPC code: 17800 01887&lt;/b&gt;
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Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated products. People handling contaminated dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product.
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Pets with Salmonella infections may exhibit decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.  If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.  Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.  If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
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For further information or to obtain a product refund, please call NPPC toll-free at 1-800-982-6559 or visit www.purina.com.</description>
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    <title>Jul 3, Potential Problem with Chicken Jerky Treats for Dogs</title>
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    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Potential-Problem-with-Chicken-Jerky-Treats-for-Dogs</link>
    <description>The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) notified the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) on Wednesday, June 29 2011, that several veterinarians in Ontario have reported dogs with kidney disease associated with the consumption of chicken jerky treats manufactured in China. If you remember, this is very simlar to the problems reported in the United States in 2007 associated with petfoods from China. 

The AVMA has not received any recent reports from U.S. veterinarians about potential toxicities from chicken jerky
treats, and they cannot determine at this time whether this problem has recurred or is ongoing in the U.S., or if it is isolated to Canada. &lt;b&gt;There have been no recalls of any chicken jerky treat products associated with the Canadian complaints, and the AVMA is unaware of the brand names of the products involved.&lt;/b&gt;

For our dog-owning friends in Canada and the US, be cautious about feeding chicken jerky treats at this time.
Dogs affected with this type of kidney disease are often vomiting, lethargic (tired) and anorexic (not eating). 
If you give chicken jerky treats to your dog(s) and any are showing these signs, please visit your veterinarian!</description>
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    <title>Jun 30, Nestle Purina Recalls Limited Number of Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk</title>
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    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Nestle-Purina-Recalls-Limited-Number-of-Dry-Cat-Food-Bags-Due-to-a-Potential-Health-Risk</link>
    <description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/recall63011.1.jpg&quot;hspace=&quot;60&quot;alt=&quot;Pet Health Blog Cat Food Recall&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/recall63011.2.jpg&quot;alt=&quot;Pet Health Blog Cat Food Recall&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/recall63011.3.jpg&quot;hspace=&quot;60&quot;alt=&quot;Pet Health Blog Cat Food Recall&quot;&gt;
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 27, 2011  Nestle Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling approximately 870 bags of dry cat food shipped to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Only the following products with both the &quot;Best By&quot; date and production codes shown are included in this voluntary recall:

&lt;b&gt;Cat Chow Naturals Dry Cat Foot 6.3 lb.&lt;/b&gt; with best by date of AUG 2012, production code 10331083 13, UPC code 17800 11320 

&lt;b&gt;Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food 3.15 lb.&lt;/b&gt; with best by date of AUG 2012, production code 10381083 06, UPC code 50000 08450 

&lt;b&gt;Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food 16 lb.&lt;/b&gt; with best by date of AUG 2012, production code 10381083 06, UPC code 50000 57578 

The Best By Dates and Production Codes are found on the back or bottom of the bag. For further information or to obtain a product refund, please call NPPC toll-free at 1-800-982-6559 weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time, or visit www.purina.com</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:52:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 10, Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall of Bravo! Pig Ears Dog Chews Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Bravo!-Issues-Nationwide-Recall-of-Bravo!-Pig-Ears-Dog-Chews-Because-of-Possible-Salmonella-Health-Risk</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Bravo!-Issues-Nationwide-Recall-of-Bravo!-Pig-Ears-Dog-Chews-Because-of-Possible-Salmonella-Health-Risk</link>
    <description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/images/recall61011.jpg&quot;style=&quot;float:right;&quot;hspace=&quot;8&quot;alt=&quot;Pet Health Blog Recall Pig Ears&quot;&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 3, 2011  Bravo! is voluntarily recalling select boxes of Bravo! Pig Ears Chews because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products affected by this recall includes only Bravo! 50 ct bulk Oven roasted Pig Ears Product Code: 75-121 Lot # 12-06-10.Bravo! Pig Ears were distributed to retailers on the East and West Coasts. They were shipped to distributors and retailers between January 1 and February 28, 2011, where they were available for purchase. 

The recall is the result of routine sampling program by the Washington State Department of Agriculture which 
revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has no product left in inventory from this
batch of pig ears. 

Consumers who have purchased any of these pig ears are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a 
full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall, should visit www.bravorawdiet.com2 or call toll free 
1.866.922.9222 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:34:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 1, Pet Health Insurance Company Comparison</title>
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    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-insurance-company.html</link>
    <description>A pet health insurance company offers plans that are just as diffcult to understand as a human ones. Here is a way</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:47:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 1, Primal Pet Foods Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Feline Chicken &amp; Salmon Formula</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Primal-Pet-Foods-Issues-Nationwide-Voluntary-Recall-On-Feline-Chicken-&amp;-Salmon-Formula</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Primal-Pet-Foods-Issues-Nationwide-Voluntary-Recall-On-Feline-Chicken-&amp;-Salmon-Formula</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 28, 2011  Primal Pet Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of their Feline Chicken &amp; Salmon Formula with a Best By date code of 043112-17 because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella.  

The affected product is limited to the Primal Pet Foods Feline Chicken &amp; Salmon Formula 4 lb chicken &amp; salmon 
nuggets (UPC# 8 95135 00025 0) with a Best By date code of 043112-17   The Best By date code is located on the front of the package on the right side of the product label.  The affected product was distributed through retail stores sales in the United States.

If you are a consumer and have purchased the affected product, please contact Primal Pet Foods directly at 
866-566-4652 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST and we can assist in getting you a full refund or replacement from your local retailer that it was originally purchased from. You will be instructed to bring the unopened package to your 
local retailer for a full refund or replacement.

If your package has been opened, please dispose of the raw food in a safe manner by securing it in a covered trash
receptacle. Then, contact Primal Pet Foods directly at 866-566-4652 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST and we can assist in
getting you a full refund or replacement from your local retailer that it was originally purchased from.  You will be instructed to bring your receipt (or the empty package in a sealed bag) to your local retailer for a full refund or replacement.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:16:14 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 18, Blackman Industries, Inc. Recalls Primetime Brand and KC Beefhide Brand Premium Pig Ears</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Blackman-Industries,-Inc.-Recalls-Primetime-Brand-and-KC-Beefhide-Brand-Premium-Pig-Ears</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Blackman-Industries,-Inc.-Recalls-Primetime-Brand-and-KC-Beefhide-Brand-Premium-Pig-Ears</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 17, 2011  Blackman Industries, Inc. of Kansas City, KS is recalling all PrimeTime brand 2 ct. and 5 ct. Premium Pig Ears and all KC Beefhide brand 20 ct Premium Pig Ears because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans 
from handling contaminated pet products. People handling the recalled pig ears can potentially become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after giving them to their pet.</description>
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    <title>May 18, Boss Pet Recalls Pig Ear Products Because of Possible Health Risk</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Boss-Pet-Recalls-Pig-Ear-Products-Because-of-Possible-Health-Risk</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Boss-Pet-Recalls-Pig-Ear-Products-Because-of-Possible-Health-Risk</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 17, 2011  Boss Pet Products, Inc. announced that it is recalling its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Boss Pet has been notified by one of its suppliers, Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc., that a batch of Keys pig ear treats tested positive for Salmonella.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 15:41:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 15, Triad Group Recall of First Aid Kits for Dogs and Horses</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Triad-Group-Recall-of-First-Aid-Kits-for-Dogs-and-Horses</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Triad-Group-Recall-of-First-Aid-Kits-for-Dogs-and-Horses</link>
    <description>May 6 2011  Creative Pet Products and MAI/Genesis (Veterinary Concepts), both of Wisconsin, have recalled thousands of kits because the alcohol prep pads and sterile lubricant jelly could be contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria. The kits were distributed in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Taiwan and Costa Rica.</description>
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    <title>May 15, FDA Issues Caution to Pet Owners with the Use of an Unapproved Pet Shampoo Product</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#FDA-Issues-Caution-to-Pet-Owners-with-the-Use-of-an-Unapproved-Pet-Shampoo-Product</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#FDA-Issues-Caution-to-Pet-Owners-with-the-Use-of-an-Unapproved-Pet-Shampoo-Product</link>
    <description>May 13 2011   The FDAs Center for Veterinary Medicine is alerting pet owners to use caution with the use of an unapproved animal drug product, Douxo Seborrhea Shampoo (0.1% phytosphingosine), distributed by 
Sogeval Laboratories, Inc. of Coppell, Texas after recently receiving a report of the death of a woman associated 
with the use of the product on her dog.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2011 00:58:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 6, Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. Recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk</title>
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    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Keys-Manufacturing-Company,-Inc.-Recalls-Pig-Ears-for-Pet-Treats-Because-Of-Possible-Salmonella-Health-Risk</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 3, 2011  Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. of Paris, IL is recalling Pig Ears for Pet Treats because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Pig Ears for Pet Treats was distributed via truck to distributors in the following states: Pennsylvania, Virginia, Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Texas and Minnesota.</description>
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    <title>Apr 25, Constipation in Cats.</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/constipation-in-cats.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/constipation-in-cats.html</link>
    <description>Constipation in cats is no fun for the cat, and no fun for the owner. Whether it's a one time event or a frequent</description>
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    <title>Apr 12, Ear Mites in Cats</title>
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    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/ear-mites-in-cats.html</link>
    <description>Ear mites in cats cause some serious discomfort, and can lead to ear infections. Learn how to identify, prevent,</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:01:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 22, Cat or Dog in Pain</title>
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    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/dog-in-pain.html</link>
    <description>A cat or dog in pain needs to be helped sooner, rather than later! If they are vocalizing in pain, then that pain</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:50:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 16, A Dog Ear Yeast Infection Leads to a Painful Itchy Ear.</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/dog-ear-yeast-infection.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/dog-ear-yeast-infection.html</link>
    <description>A dog ear yeast infection is a truly uncomfortable experience for your dog. Dogs with heavy floppy ears, and dogs</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:01:27 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 12, Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Pig Ear Dog Chews Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Jones-Natural-Chews-Co-Recalls-Pig-Ear-Dog-Chews-Because-Of-Possible-Salmonella-Health-Risk</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Jones-Natural-Chews-Co-Recalls-Pig-Ear-Dog-Chews-Because-Of-Possible-Salmonella-Health-Risk</link>
    <description>Description:   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 8, 2011  Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is recalling 2705 boxes of Pig Ears because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella canaffect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:24:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 2, Wellpet LLC Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots Of Canned Cat Food</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Wellpet-LLC-Voluntarily-Recalls-Certain-Lots-Of-Canned-Cat-Food</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Wellpet-LLC-Voluntarily-Recalls-Certain-Lots-Of-Canned-Cat-Food</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 28, 2011  WellPet LLC announced today it has voluntarily recalled certain lots of Wellness canned cat food. While recent laboratory testing found that most lots of Wellness canned cat food that were tested contain sufficient amounts of thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1), some of the lots listed below might contain less than adequate levels of thiamine. However, out of an abundance of caution, WellPet has decided to recall all of the lots listed below.</description>
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    <title>Feb 24, Cat and Canine Seizures</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/canine-seizures.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/canine-seizures.html</link>
    <description>Cat and canine seizures are very stressful situations, for both the pet and the owner. While canine seizures are</description>
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    <title>Feb 7, A Swollen Stomach can be a Very Bad Thing.</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/swollen-stomach.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/swollen-stomach.html</link>
    <description>Any pet with a visibly swollen stomach should be seen by a vet. Best case scenario, the pet is obese. Worst case </description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:38:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 2, Merrick Pet Care Recalls JR TEXAS TAFFY Pet Treat</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Merrick-Pet-Care-Recalls-JR-TEXAS-TAFFY-Pet-Treat</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Merrick-Pet-Care-Recalls-JR-TEXAS-TAFFY-Pet-Treat</link>
    <description>FOR IMMIDIATE RELEASE  January 28, 2010  Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling the 
Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:19:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 21, Kroger Recalls Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Kroger-Recalls-Pet-Foods-Due-to-Possible-Health-Risk</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Kroger-Recalls-Pet-Foods-Due-to-Possible-Health-Risk</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    CINCINNATI, Ohio,  December 18, 2010  The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:57:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Cat Bladder Infection - is it? Or is it something else?</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/cat-bladder-infection.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/cat-bladder-infection.html</link>
    <description>A cat bladder infection will happen to most felines at some point in their lives. But, most people assume if their </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:11:27 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 3, Iams Pet Food Recalls</title>
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    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Iams-Pet-Food-Recalls</link>
    <description>This is the second time that Proctor and Gamble has changed the URL of their recalled food page, for the 2010 year. I will continue to try to keep up with them. This page, I believe, contains all current and recent past pet food recalls by P&amp;G. I don't believe there are any newly recalled items on this page.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:50:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 11, Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. Recalls Limited Production Code Dates of Dry Dog Food Because of Possible</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Blue-Buffalo-Company,-Ltd.-Recalls-Limited-Production-Code-Dates-of-Dry-Dog-Food-Because-of-Possible</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Blue-Buffalo-Company,-Ltd.-Recalls-Limited-Production-Code-Dates-of-Dry-Dog-Food-Because-of-Possible</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 8, 2010  Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., recalls certain dry dog food because of possible excess Vitamin D that can affect the health of some dogs. The Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., is recalling certain packages of its Wilderness Chicken, Basics Salmon and Large Breed Adult Chicken dry dog foods 
sold under thc &quot;BLUE&quot; brand which have the potential to contain excessive levels of Vitamin D.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:22:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sep 6, The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of Possible Salmonella</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#The-Hartz-Mountain-Corporation-Recalls-Hartz-Naturals-Real-Beef-Treats-Because-of-Possible-Salmonella</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#The-Hartz-Mountain-Corporation-Recalls-Hartz-Naturals-Real-Beef-Treats-Because-of-Possible-Salmonella</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  SECAUCUS, N.J.  September 3, 2010  The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:43:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sep 2, P&amp;G Voluntarily Recalls Iams Indoor Weight Control with Hairball Care dry cat food</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#P&amp;G-Voluntarily-Recalls-Iams-Indoor-Weight-Control-with-Hairball-Care-dry-cat-food</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#P&amp;G-Voluntarily-Recalls-Iams-Indoor-Weight-Control-with-Hairball-Care-dry-cat-food</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 31, 2010  CINCINNATI,  The Procter &amp; Gamble Company (P&amp;G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from a specific lot of one of its dry cat food products due to potential salmonella exposure.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:21:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 19, Expanded Recall Merrick Pet Care Beef Filet Squares and Texas Holdems</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Expanded-Recall-Merrick-Pet-Care-Beef-Filet-Squares-and-Texas-Holdems</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Expanded-Recall-Merrick-Pet-Care-Beef-Filet-Squares-and-Texas-Holdems</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 16, 2010  Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling ALL lots of its 10 oz &quot;Beef Filet Squares&quot; for Dogs and &quot;Texas Hold'ems&quot; pet treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling 
contaminated pet products. People handling the treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they 
have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:14:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 4, Merrick Pet Care Recalls Texas Hold'ems 10 oz Bag Dog Treats</title>
    <guid>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Merrick-Pet-Care-Recalls-Texas-Hold'ems-10-oz-Bag-Dog-Treats</guid>
    <link>http://www.vet-pet-health-advice.com/pet-health-blog.html#Merrick-Pet-Care-Recalls-Texas-Hold'ems-10-oz-Bag-Dog-Treats</link>
    <description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 3, 2010  Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is extending its July 2,2010 recall of 10 oz &quot;Beef Filet Squares for Dogs (Texas Hold'Ems)&quot; pet treat (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) to also include 83 cases of &quot;Texas Hold'ems&quot; (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10127 BEST BY MAY 6, 2012)because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:38:50 GMT</pubDate>
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