Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin Pet Food Recall Menu Foods, one of the largest pet food manufacturers, is recalling dog and cat food that is sold under 48 different brand names. Some of the widely distributed brand names include Nutro, Eukanuba and Iams. These can be found at Safeway, Kroger, Food Lion, Wal-Mart, Petsmart and many other well known stores. Ten cats and dogs have died from eat...

Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin Lyme Disease in Dogs and Cats Unfortunately, Lyme disease is becoming more and more prevalent in the United States in both humans and pets. Veterinarians are seeing increased numbers of dogs and cats with the telltale signs, from limping to near paralysis. If not treated within a week of contraction, curing Lyme disease can be a difficult and frightening battle. W...

Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin Dogs with Allergies It may surprise you to learn that dogs often suffer from allergies. Symptoms can include skin diseases, dry skin, fur loss, patchy fur, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, nasal or eye discharge, itching, sores, bumps under the fur, sore paws, vomiting and diarrhea. If your dog has any of these symptoms, she may be allergic to fleas, inhalants, bac...

Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin Artificial Sweetener Can be Fatal to Dogs The next time you use a product containing an artificial sweetener, be sure to keep it out of reach of your dog. The Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has issued a warning against the artificial sweetener Xylitol, found in many sugar-free products. This sweetener is toxic to dogs and may cause death. In 2005, the APCC man...