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Herbal Treatments for Your Dog


Thousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks observed and documented their dogs’ innate ability to discern and eat several wild herbs to stimulate the healing of wounds and diseases. The Greek God of medicine, Asclepius, honored dogs because of this remarkable trait.

Herbal treatments have been used to treat illnesses in people and animals throughout the centuries.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Give Your Dog Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has some amazing benefits for your teeth, skin and hair. While you’re incorporating it into your beauty routine, save a little for your pet! Coconut oil has multiple benefits for your dog, and there are several ways to incorporate it into your pet’s daily routine.

Here are eight reasons why you should give your dog coconut oil:

1.

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FDA Finds Salmonella and Listeria in Hare Today Pet Food

Not a Product Recall

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning pet ownersnot to feed a specific lot of Hare Today Gone Tomorrow Ground Chicken/Bones/Organs because Salmonella and Listeria bacteria were discovered in the product.

What Products Are Affected?

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Dangerous Levels of Vitamin D Discovered in Several Dog Food Brands

CAUTION — ONGOING SITUATION

The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionalsabout recalls of several dry dog foods after receiving complaints that dogs eating the food experienced vitamin D toxicity.

Testing found that samples of the affected foods contained as much as 70 times the intended amount of vitamin D.

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Giant and Martin’s Recall Nature’s Promise Dog Food

Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets are voluntarily recalling certain lots of Nature’s Promise Dog Food because they may contain excessive amounts of Vitamin D, which may cause renal failure.

What’s Recalled?

The following products are included in this recall event:

  • Nature’s Promise Chicken &

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FDA Expands Nationwide Beefy Munchies Dog Treats Recall

The FDA has announced that Smokehouse Pet Products, Inc. of Sun Valley, CA is recalling all sizes and package types of dog treats labeled as “Beefy Munchies” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

 

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Warning – These 23 Essential Oils Are Highly Toxic To Cats


The use of essential oils has grown in popularity over the past few years, mainly because of their appeal to consumers looking for natural alternatives to conventional medicines. However, it is important to keep in mind that although these oils may have therapeutic benefits for you,

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Raws for Paws Dog Food Recall

Raws for Paws of Minneapolis, MN, is recalling its 5-pound and 1-pound chubs of Ground Turkey Pet Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Photos Supplied by the Company


About Salmonella

Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products,

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Raw Chicken Linked To Paralysis In Dogs


As pet ownership increases across the world, our furry (as well as feathered and scaly) friends have become firmly established members of the family.

Wanting the best for our pets, we often offer special treats, and chicken necks are a favourite in many families – often considered a ‘healthy’ option.

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Own a Pet, Improve Your Health: Here’s Why

Little boy and white puppy outdoors in summer

Twenty-nine years ago, in 1988, the first survey was conducted to determine how many U.S. households owned a pet and the answer was 56%. Now, according to the American Pet Products Association, that percentage has risen to 68% in 2017. That’s 84.6 million U.S. homes in which birds,

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