June is Adopt-A-Cat Month, in which several organizations—including the AVMA—hope to promote the benefits of having a cat (or cats) in the house and encourage responsible adoption and ownership to mitigate the problem of overpopulation. So far this month we’ve talked about the joys and benefits of cat ownership, and tips on selecting the perfect cat for you. This week, Dr. Jane Brunt, executive director of the CATalyst Council, and owner and director of the Cat Hospital at Towson in Baltimore, shares tips on preparing your home for a new cat.
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Bravo! recalls pig ear treats for possible Salmonella contamination
Vernon, Conn. — Bravo! is voluntarily recalling some of its pig ear chews because of a possible
Salmonella contamination.
Selecting the Purr-fect Cat
June is Adopt-A-Cat Month. But if you’re interested in bringing a cat home, do you know where you should go to find one, and how you can make sure that the cat you adopt is the right cat for you? In this podcast, Dr. Jane Brunt, executive director of the CATalyst Council, and owner and director of the Cat Hospital at Towson in Baltimore, shares tips on finding the cat that’s right for you and your family.
Benefits of Cat Ownership
Each year around this time, thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country. To help address this booming population of cats in need of a home, the American Humane Association—along with partner organizations the AVMA, CATalyst Council and Petfinder—are observing Adopt-A-Cat Month in June. These groups hope to promote the benefits of having a cat (or cats) in the house and encourage responsible adoption and ownership to mitigate the problem of overpopulation. In this podcast, Dr. Jane Brunt, executive director of the CATalyst Council, discusses the joys of having cats in the house.
Cat food recalled for possible Salmonella contamination, FDA veterinarians report
Rockville, Md. — Primal Pet Foods recalled its Feline Chicken & Salmon foods because of
possible Salmonella contamination, reports FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine.
More pig ear treats recalled after Missouri dog falls ill
Rockville, Md. — Blackman Industries of Kansas City, Kan. is recalling several pig ear treats because
they may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.