Helping a Stray Dog

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If you have ever had your dog go missing, you may remember how wonderful it felt when someone took the initiative to call the number on your dog’s collar, or when your dog came running to you when you checked your local animal shelter. In most cases, a stranger took time out of their day to bring your dog to a safe place, and this is why you were able to get him back. Or, perhaps you have been on the other side of this situation and seen a stray dog and you didn’t know the best way to handle it. The Humane Society offers some helpful tips in what… Read More Continue Reading

Recall Alert: K-9 Kraving Dog Food

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The reason for the recall was due to the fact that the FDA examined a routine surveillance sample of the product and found they tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The affected productwas only distributed to retail stores within the state of Maryland. None of their other K-9 Kraving products are included in the recall. If your dog has eaten the recalled product, watch for symptoms of diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting and tiredness. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is experiencing any of these symptoms, take them to their veterinarian right away. There is also a risk of humans getting sick from Salmonella and Listeria… Read More Continue Reading

Heartworms in Dogs

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Easily prevented with medication, heartworms are difficult and costly to cure. Dogs contract heartworms in only one way- through the bite of an infected mosquito. All it takes is one mosquito bite. There is no way to tell if a mosquito is infected. This is why preventing heartworms in the first place is so critical. After a dog has been bitten by the infected mosquito, it takes about 7 months for the heartworms to develop. At this time, they begin lodging in the heart, lungs and surrounding blood vessels and they begin to reproduce. One worm can grow up to 12 inches long and can live 5 to 7 years.… Read More Continue Reading

Recall Alert: Good ‘N Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks

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Here are the specific details of the affected product that has been recalled: Lot # AO15010 Expiration Date of 3/2018 UPC Code 0 91093 82247 1 These Good N’ Fun treats were distributed nationwide, to Dollar General and Dollar Tree retail stores. Presently, there have not been any illnesses reported related to this recall. About Salmonella Salmonella not only can harm pets that consume it, humans can also contract it by handling the affected product. This is why it is so important to wash your hands after handling dog food and treats. If you have handled the product in question and are concerned about your health, here is what you… Read More Continue Reading

French Bulldog

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Great at sitting around and being cute, the French Bulldog is one of the top 3 popular dog breeds in New York City today. Who can resist their pushed-in faces and adorable snorting noises? Descended from England, French Bulldogs were created by mixing a dwarf English Bulldog, a Pug and a Terrier. They come in a variety of colors that include brindle, fawn, white and black. The French Bulldog grows to be 11-13 inches tall and won’t reach over 28 pounds. They have a few distinguishing characteristics, which include face wrinkles and bat-like ears. Their most noticeable feature is their short nose. Unfortunately, this makes breathing difficult for them. Their… Read More Continue Reading

Top 5 Dog Training Tips

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To make sure you get the most out of the relationship with your dog, it is important to teach him some important dog training skills that will help him live in harmony with you and your family. Perhaps you are teaching him things not to do like jump on people, or chew up your favorite shoes. Or, you could be teaching him basic obedience commands like ‘sit’ or ‘stay’. Whatever the case may be, here are a few tips to make your training sessions successful. Choose Your Dog’s Name Wisely If you want your new dog to respond to your commands, you should start by giving him the right name.… Read More Continue Reading

OC Raw Dog Frozen Canine Product Recall

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This voluntary recall applies to the following: Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulations packaged into 6.5 pound Doggie Dozen Patties, 4 pound Doggie Sliders and 3 pound Meaty Rox with the lot number 1819 and a use by date of 5/5/16. You can check the codes by looking at the bottom left corner of the back of the package. Sold to consumers through independent pet specialty retailers, distribution is limited to customers in Colorado, Vermont and Pennsylvania. This contamination potential was taken into consideration after routine testing by the Colorado Department of Food and Agriculture taken from a retailer. The sample showed the presence of Salmonella in a… Read More Continue Reading

Can Pets Be Depressed?

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Is Fido just not acting like himself? Does he spend more time lying around than he used to? The possibility exists that he may be suffering from depression. People who are depressed commonly report feelings of sadness, anxiety, irritability or hopelessness. Some lose interest in participating in activities that they normally enjoy. According to Dr. Wailani Sung, pets do not feel depression to a human degree, but they do experience depression in their own way. Some suspect that their pet may be suffering from depression, based on the way they are behaving around the house. Firstly, it is important to rule out any underlying medical condition. Secondly, look for changes… Read More Continue Reading

Gluten Free Dog Food

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Today, a gluten free diet is becoming more and more popular. People who have eliminated gluten from their diet may embrace the idea of extending this to their pets as well. What exactly is gluten anyway? It is a protein that is found in wheat, barley, rye and other grains after the starch has been removed. Gluten is akin to the glue that holds dough together. Not found in corn or rice, gluten is present in grains that belong to the grass family. Other grains that do not contain gluten include buckwheat, millet, quinoa, oats and sunflower seeds. If your dog has had a gastrointestinal reaction to gluten, there are… Read More Continue Reading

Raw Dog Food Diet

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Comprised primarily of raw meat, bones, fruits and vegetables, the raw dog food diet is increasing in popularity. Eaten for a long time by racing greyhounds and sled dogs, the use of the raw dog food diet is quite controversial today. Interest in the raw food diet has been seen since 1993, when Australian veterinarian Ian Billinghurst wrote his book, Give Your Dog a Bone. His acronym for this diet was known as BARF, which stands for ‘bones and raw food.’ He suggested that adult dogs would thrive on a diet that was based on what canines ate before they became domesticated. His argument is that factory-manufactured pet foods are… Read More Continue Reading