Two National Pet Stores Pulling China-Made Treats

Two major national pet stores are pulling all dog and cat treats made in China off of their shelves as years of complaints to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pile up that jerky treats from China were possibly making pets sick. Vice President of Merchandising for Petco John Sturm said they are voluntarily removing these products after consumers voiced concerns. Another major pet food retailer, PetSmart, is pulling Chinese-made jerky treats from its stores in the U.S. and Canada. The treats have been linked to more than 1,000 dog deaths and nearly 5,000 other pet illnesses. The FDA said it's still working to determine the exact causes of the illnesses. While the products won't actually disappear from PetSmart shelves until March of 2015, Petco plans to pull the products by the end of this year.

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2014/05/22/newday-petco-pulls-china-made-dog-treats.cnn.html 


Source: http://newday.blogs.cnn.com/2014/05/22/two-national-pet-stores-pulling-china-made-treats/

National Pet Week

Pet Emergency Supply Kit

What you include in your pet’s emergency supply kit is as important as having one available in your home.  Also, it is a good idea to inform your family where the kit is, in case of an emergency. 

It is important to have an emergency supply kit for your pet, including

a pet identification form with photos, a microchip number, shot records, food, water,

veterinarian and emergency contact information (including one contact outside of

the emergency area,) first aid supplies, and a three-week supply of medications.

Keep the emergency kit in a sealed, waterproof bag or container

A pet emergency supply kit is a must have for any responsible pet owner. 

Love Your Pet Day

Celebrating Love Your Pet Day today? Are you planning to do something special for them, like give them their favorite treat or take them out for a long walk?

Funny Cats Sleeping

Christmas Pet Safety

“My pet would never eat food off the table!”

“My pet would never knock over the Christmas tree!”

“My pet would never bite someone!”

We all know our pets pretty well, but what we don’t always realize is that stress can make anybody do crazy things! When you have holiday guests or flashing Christmas lights or loud holiday music—or all of the above—at your house all at once, your pet may get stressed and frustrated, causing them to act out in unexpected ways. Most pet accidents are met with the statement, “He’s never done anything like that before!”

We recommend always making sure that your pet has a safe place to sit and relax during your holidays parties. Just like some people, pets need to get away from the action and de-stress, but most of the time they don’t know how to ask for their space. If your pet is comfortable in their crate, we recommend moving it into a quiet room and letting them spend some time resting during your holiday get-togethers. Your pet will be happier, and by extension, you and your guests will be happier! And holidays disasters will be prevented.  

It’s Adopt A Senior Pet Month!

It’s Adopt A Senior Pet Month! Senior pets need love just as much as young and spry pets do. Have you ever adopted a senior pet and how has it changed your life?