Dog Food Recall

Dog Food Recall

Thanks to Dog Food Advisor for keeping our pets safe with these alerts. Mid America Pet Food has voluntarily recalled one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, due to potential salmonella contamination. No human or pet illnesses have been reported to date.  The food was made in the company’s Mount Pleasant facility in Texas and distributed to various…

A Comprehensive Guide to Pink Toe Tarantula Care
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A Comprehensive Guide to Pink Toe Tarantula Care

Introduction The pink toe tarantula (Avicularia avicularia), also known as the Guyana pinktoe, is a stunning and popular arboreal tarantula species native to South America. Its striking appearance and docile nature make it a sought-after choice for tarantula enthusiasts. If you’re considering bringing a pink toe tarantula into your home, this comprehensive care guide will…

Ruthie, Retired Racer
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Ruthie, Retired Racer

This is the story of how Ruth Bader Ginsburg (AKA Ruthie, Retired Racer) came to live with me. I’ve owned six greyhounds since 1990. My last greyhound, George Karl (named after the great basketball player and coach) died from a brain tumor. I was distraught, lost and grieving. He was fine one day, and the next day…

Red-Eared Slider Care
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Red-Eared Slider Care

Introduction Red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) are popular and captivating aquatic pets known for their vibrant red markings around their ears. These turtles can make wonderful companions, but they also require a lot more specific care to ensure their health and happiness than most people realize. In this guide, we’ll cover all the essential aspects…

Medical Tips for New Cats
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Medical Tips for New Cats

Thanks to Baltimore County Animal Services for this article about vomiting and/or diarrhea. Home Treatment: Avoid stress. Do not give aspirin, Tylenol or Ibuprofen as they can be harmful to cats. Vomiting and/or diarrhea may be caused by stress, a change in diet, intestinal parasites, foreign bodies, hairballs or many other disease conditions. Kittens should be taken to see…

Hot Spots in Pets
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Hot Spots in Pets

If you have never heard of hot spots or acute moist dermatitis, you are lucky. This is a horrible problem with certain dog breeds. It usually affects dogs with thick, long coats like a golden retriever, St. Bernard or German shepherd. It can be caused by a number of fixable situations. Long-haired cats are also…

A Guide to Caring for Bearded Dragons
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A Guide to Caring for Bearded Dragons

Your Ultimate Reptile Companion Introduction Caring for bearded dragons, with their charming personalities and prickly appearance, is important to their well-being. These reptiles have become the number one choice for lizard enthusiasts. Native to Australia, beardies, as they are often called, make excellent companions for those willing to provide them with the right care and…

Yikes! A Tick!
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Yikes! A Tick!

Before going over tick removal methods, it is prudent to say that dogs and cats should be on a tick preventative. Most of flea preventatives also have something that kills or repels ticks. Heartworm preventative for dogs also has some anti-tick ingredients. The best way to get rid of ticks is to never have them…