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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tornado Dog Crawls Home with Two Shattered Legs...
I don't know how I feel about this story...
A dog (Mason) who was carried away by a killer Alabama tornado in late April had such a will to make it home that he crawled back to his house with two shattered front legs. It took the terrier mix more than two weeks to get there (I cried....).
Well, Mason's owners were shocked to see him on the front porch of their home, they thought that he'd be dead by now. So, with all the distress Mason’s owners had been through themselves because of the tornado, they sent Mason to the local animal shelter because they couldn't deal with the expensive medical care Mason would need. (I totally understand the stress they've been through, but I also can't imaging giving up my injured dog after finding him on my front porch. I'm not judging... it's been beyond terrible for people affected by tornadoes.)
Fortunately Mason is being well cared for at the Birmingham-Jefferson County Animal Control shelter, and at the Vulcan Park Animal Care Clinic.
“This is probably the most dramatic we’ve seen as far as an injury in an animal that’s survived this long,” said the shelter’s Phil Doster. “For an animal to go through what he’s gone through and not to be ugly, to be happy for any companionship is remarkable. We’re honored to be part of his recovery.”
via dogster.com
A dog (Mason) who was carried away by a killer Alabama tornado in late April had such a will to make it home that he crawled back to his house with two shattered front legs. It took the terrier mix more than two weeks to get there (I cried....).
Well, Mason's owners were shocked to see him on the front porch of their home, they thought that he'd be dead by now. So, with all the distress Mason’s owners had been through themselves because of the tornado, they sent Mason to the local animal shelter because they couldn't deal with the expensive medical care Mason would need. (I totally understand the stress they've been through, but I also can't imaging giving up my injured dog after finding him on my front porch. I'm not judging... it's been beyond terrible for people affected by tornadoes.)
Fortunately Mason is being well cared for at the Birmingham-Jefferson County Animal Control shelter, and at the Vulcan Park Animal Care Clinic.
“This is probably the most dramatic we’ve seen as far as an injury in an animal that’s survived this long,” said the shelter’s Phil Doster. “For an animal to go through what he’s gone through and not to be ugly, to be happy for any companionship is remarkable. We’re honored to be part of his recovery.”
via dogster.com
Beagle Plays Catch
This Beagle pup is pretty awesome! I wonder if I can get Mickey to catch a ball in his paws?
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Pig Ear Pet Treats Recalled - FYI
May 17, 2011
The pig ear supplier, Keys Manufacturing, issued a recall this month after a dog in Missouri was reported sick.
Pets with salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may show only a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.
Products recalled:
Those who bought Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats can direct their questions to Boss Pet at 1-800-445-6347 during the 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (EST) business hours or visit their website at www.bosspet.com.
Consumers who purchased PrimeTime or KC Beefhide products and have questions may contact Blackman Industries at 1-913-342-5010 Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Pet owners should contact their veterinarian immediately if a pet consumed the recalled treats or is experiencing any of the above symptoms.
via FDA.gov
The pig ear supplier, Keys Manufacturing, issued a recall this month after a dog in Missouri was reported sick.
Pets with salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may show only a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.
Products recalled:
- The Boss Pets Products recall includes Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats, which were distributed from November, 2010 through April, 2011 in Montana, California, Washington, Oklahoma, Tennessee, New York, Kansas, Ohio, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Oregon, Utah, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, and Minnesota. The treats were sold in bulk in boxes of 100 (UPC 0-72929-00038-6); shrink wrapped in boxes of 50 (UPC 0-72929-99120-2); in two-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-99504-0); four-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-00227-4) and eight-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-99584-2).
- Blackman Industries of Kansas City, KS is recalling its PrimeTime brand 2-count and 5-count Premium Pig Ears and all KC Beefhide brand 20-count Premium Pig Ears. Read the FDA release here. The pig ears were distributed in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota and sold through many of the following retailers: Price Chopper Stores, Hy-Vee Stores, Hen House Markets, Bag N Save Stores, Dahl's Food Stores, Baldwin City Market, SunFresh Food Stores, Apple Markets, Brookside Market, Franklin Food Stores, No Frills Food Stores, Alps Food Stores, Big V Food Stores, Country Mart Food Stores, Thriftway Food Stores, County Fair Food Stores, Super Saver Food Stores and Russ's Food Stores and Feldman's Farm and Home Stores.
Those who bought Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats can direct their questions to Boss Pet at 1-800-445-6347 during the 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (EST) business hours or visit their website at www.bosspet.com.
Consumers who purchased PrimeTime or KC Beefhide products and have questions may contact Blackman Industries at 1-913-342-5010 Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Pet owners should contact their veterinarian immediately if a pet consumed the recalled treats or is experiencing any of the above symptoms.
via FDA.gov
Friday, May 13, 2011
CVM Updates FDA Issues Caution to Pet Owners with the Use of an Unapproved Pet Shampoo Product
May 13, 2011
The FDA’s 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.
The March adverse event report describes a woman with severe, preexisting asthma who had a sudden, severe asthma attack and died while bathing a dog using the product, Douxo Seborrhea Shampoo. A few days later, another asthmatic family member bathed the dog using the same product and experienced a mild asthma attack but recovered.
FDA is advising consumers with asthma or other respiratory conditions to consider consulting with their physicians prior to use of this product.
FDA is currently investigating this serious issue and will provide additional information as appropriate.
via FDA.gov
The FDA’s 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.
The March adverse event report describes a woman with severe, preexisting asthma who had a sudden, severe asthma attack and died while bathing a dog using the product, Douxo Seborrhea Shampoo. A few days later, another asthmatic family member bathed the dog using the same product and experienced a mild asthma attack but recovered.
FDA is advising consumers with asthma or other respiratory conditions to consider consulting with their physicians prior to use of this product.
FDA is currently investigating this serious issue and will provide additional information as appropriate.
via FDA.gov
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Military Dogs
Did you know that dogs have been fighting alongside U.S. soldiers for more than 100 years? Here are some military dogs in action, demonstrating their pure awesomeness!
Above: U.S. soldier and his dog leap off the ramp of a helicopter during water training.
Above: U.S. Navy SEAL and his dog jump from 30,100 feet. (Wow!!)
Above: U.S. sergeant and his bomb-sniffing dog search for the explosive.
Above: U.S. Marines relax with their bomb-sniffing dogs. (Awww...)
Dog Fetch Machine
Where can I get this machine? My dog so needs this so he can play fetch by himself all day long. LOVES it!
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