Here is information about dog food from the nutritionist at the University of Minnesota.

Check for the AAFCO statement and buy a food made for your dog. If it’s a puppy, get puppy food and if it’s a big dog that exercises a lot go for a higher calorie count. You should also follow the feed directions on the bag.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/06/mans-best-friend-what-you-might-not-know-about-its-food/

Funny letter to the Humane Society (originally posted by the Animal Humane Society).

 

Dallas is the latest city to report an upswing in the number of parvo cases. This is a very hardy virus and can survive in the environment for a long time. Make sure your dog is protected against parvo. Talk to your veterinarian about vaccinations.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Vets-see-deadly-outbreak-of-Parvovirus-152122685.html

Cancer sucks!

 

Solar Eclipse May 20, 2012!

 

Play with a shelter cat…from your computer! Help make their day a little brighter and help test the system. It’s free for the next 6 weeks.

 

http://www.catster.com/the-scoop/playing-with-shelter-cats-theres-an-app-for-that

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! A benefit in memory of the late, great Karl Mueller. Proceeds benefit Karl’s Fund at the Minnesota Medical Foundation.

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http://www.thecedar.org/events/2012/06/17/kill-kancer-benefit-featuring-magnolias-golden-smog-special-guest-chan-poling-jord

JUNE 17, 2012 – doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15.00. Proceeds benefit Karl’s Fund (Karl Mueller) at the Minnesota Medical Foundation.

http://enterthesoulasylum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=951The Karl fund is a research fund Karl’s wife Mary Beth had created. She has also set up a special page on Facebook about the fund.

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MOST CURRENT DOG FOOD RECALL 5/19/12 – Diamond has issued another recall. This includes food that was sold in Minnesota. PLEASE CHECK YOUR BAGS!

>http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/diamond-another-dog-food-recall/

The recall includes Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb and Rice Formula with the following bag codes and “Best Before” dates:

Bag Code DSL0801 26-Aug-2012 Bag Code DSL0801 26-Aug-2012 Bag Code DSL0801 27-Sept-2012 Bag Code DSL0801 18-Oct- 2012 Bag Code DSL0801 Samples

http://www.diamondpet.com/information/

May 20-26 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The Minnesota Dog Bite Prevention Program has trained over 300 people, DVM’s and CVT’s, in dog bite prevention to provide further training to classrooms in MN. For further information on National Dog Bite Prevention Week

>http://www.avma.org/public_health/dogbite/

http://www.mvma.org/Dogbiteprevention1.asp

Information regarding feral cats who have been trapped/neutered or spayed and then returned to their original location.