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From Pet Poison Helpline: Melaleuca oil, also known as Tea Tree Oil, is an essential oil. Tea Tree oil should never be used at 100% because animals can experience drop in body temperature, incoordination, weakness, lethargy, tremors and heart abnormalities. If your pet has a skin issue, please consult with your veterinarian about the […] 
Happy Valentine’s Day from JoJo, the best housecat a housecall vet could want! http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm434023.htm Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of a Limited Quantity of Nutrisca Dry Dog Food Because of Possible Health Risk Contact: Consumer: 1-888-559-8833 Media: 1-218-346-1879 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 11, 2015 – Perham, MN – Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. of Perham, MN is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 4 lb. bags of […] http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm433993.htm Pet International Inc. Recalls 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Contact: Consumer: (305) 591-3338 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 11, 2015 — Pet International of Miami, Florida is recalling 1500 units of 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can […] http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2013/11/really-safe-ice-melt/ We’re getting into the freeze-thaw-freeze part of the year, and that means sidewalk salt. This can irritate your pets’ paws, or make them sick if they ingest it. When you take them out walking, please protect their skin and keep them from eating the ice or snow. Is there really a “safe” ice melt? […] Here is a great article from Pet Poison Helpline: http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2014/12/deck-halls-holiday-plants-toxic/ Deck the Halls with Holiday Plants – But Are They Toxic? By Charlotte Flint, DVM Staff Veterinarian at Pet Poison Helpline Christmas is a busy time of year for us at Pet Poison Helpline! Of course, we receive many calls about pets eating chocolate and […] Most dogs who bite, do so out of fear—a fear that develops commonly due to lack of socialization. What do you do if your dog’s fear has progressed to the point where he bites? Here’s my article with advice to clients’ questions and my tips for dealing with dogs that bite. Have you ever had […] http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2014/09/pedigree-extends-voluntary-recall/ PEDIGREE EXPANDS VOLUNTARY RECALL: At PEDIGREE®, we care about all dogs and their safety and well-being is extremely important to us, and to our mission – to make a Better World for Pets. For that reason, we have announced the extension of a previous voluntary recall of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food […] Fireworks and animals do not mix. More pets go missing on the 4th of July then any other day of the year. PLEASE keep your pets safe! *Keep them home and keep them indoors. *Provide a safe place for them to go to if they get scared by the noise. *If you must […] THE CANINE BEHAVIOR SERIES http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1657 By Kathy Diamond Davis Author and Trainer
Fireworks Phobia
Fireworks can turn holidays such as the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve into miserable nights for dogs. To some extent this fear is genetic, but it’s also learned. Dogs bred and trained to flush and […] |