Thanks to Dog Food Advisory for this recall notice. Recall notice October 13, 2023— Carolina Prime Pet Inc. has voluntarily recalled five varieties of its jerky products, distributed to Hollywood Feed, due to potential Salmonella contamination. What caused the recall? The recall was initiated by customer, Hollywood Feed, reporting Salmonella contamination in the affected jerky…
Trimming your dog’s nails can be a daunting task, especially if your furry friend is apprehensive or has dark, hard-to-see quicks. However, there’s a tool that can make the process more manageable and less stressful for both you and your pet: a Dremel or other grinder. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of using…
Halloween is a spooktacular time of year when kids and adults alike don costumes and embark on a candy-collecting adventure. While it’s all in good fun for us, it can be a potentially stressful and dangerous time for our four-legged friends. With the strange sights, sounds, and smells that come with the holiday, it’s crucial…
We all want the best for our furry companions, and that includes providing them with treats and chews that they’ll love. One popular option that many pet owners turn to is rawhide. However, beneath its seemingly harmless exterior lies a range of potential dangers for your beloved pet. In this blog, we’ll delve into the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
