Discovered in 1978, canine parvovirus is a potentially fatal disease that is one of the most threatening viruses for dogs, especially puppies. Dr. Sandy Willis, a small animal internist at Phoenix Central Laboratory in Everett, Wash., discusses the ris…
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Salmonella and Pet Food
A recent report in the journal Pediatrics for the first time linked dry dog and cat food products and treats to cases of human Salmonella infection. Many pet food products have been recalled this year because testing has identified Salmonella contamina…
Company involved in 2007 pet food recall sold for $239 million
Toronto, Ontario — Menu Foods — known largely for a widespread pet-food recall in 2007 — was
purchased by Arkansas-based Simmons Pet Food, Inc. for $239 million.
Recall on dog treats expands
Amarillo, Texas — Merrick Pet Care is expanding a recall from earlier this month to include another
80 cases of its Texas Hold’ems dog treats.
Salmonella in frozen reptile feed may have sickened pet owners in 17 states
Cleveland, Ga. — Mice, rats, and chicks sold as frozen reptile feed may have been the cause of human
illnesses in 17.
Canine to Five
Eight hours a day, five days a week, 52 weeks a year. The 9-5 business day is nothing new to American families, but what do our furry friends think of that schedule? Now more than ever, people are taking into consideration the effects of the long work day on the family pet. Doggy daycare centers are popping up all over the country, but is there another option? Some businesses are switching from blue collar to “leash and collar” and allowing their employees to bring their pets with them to work. In this podcast, Joan Carrese Sineni, executive vice president of Z Communications, or Zcomm, in Bethesda, Md., discusses pet-friendly businesses.