Yesterday the J.M. Smucker Company announced a limited, voluntary recall of specific lots of two varieties of Milo's Kitchen® dog treats because they potentially contain elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone. Both items were distributed nationally. The impacted production includes the following items and lots: Dogs that consume high levels of beef thyroid hormone may exhibit symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness. These symptoms could resolve themselves when a dog stops eating high levels of this hormone. However, Continue Reading
Responsi-Bull Project Has Free Services for Low Income Pit Bull Owners
Bullseye Dog Rescue recently announced that it will once again offer free services to low income pit bull owners. The Responsi-Bull Project is a three part program that provides free spay and neuter, a free responsible pit bull ownership workshop, and free obedience classes for pit bulls and their owners. The Responsi-Bull Project has 3 parts: Pit Fix Pit Bulls/Pit Bull mixes are eligible for FREE spay or neuter surgery and a FREE microchip at the time of surgery through the Pasado's Spay Station. Locations and dates of availiblity can be found on Pasado's Safe Haven's website. Pit Continue Reading
Recall Announced for Dog Treats Distributed in Washington
Photo from Smokehouse Pet Products. Smokehouse Pet Products, Inc. of Sun Valley, CA announced yesterday that it's recalling 4-oz bags of dog treats labeled as “Beefy Munchies,” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact Continue Reading
Dogs are More Susceptible to Salmon Poisoning During Spawning Season
Last week the Seattle Animal Shelter and Seattle Parks and Recreation teamed up to remind dog owners to keep their dogs leashed and out of creeks due to the increased threat of salmon poisoning disease to dogs during salmon spawning season. How can dogs get Salmon Poisoning Disease? "Dogs can get salmon poisoning from eating raw salmon, trout, steelhead or salamanders that are infected with an internal parasite," veterinarian Jennifer Bennett told KONG 5. "Without treatment, the disease is fatal in 90 percent of dogs." Spawning salmon and dogs pose unique hazards to each other in the Continue Reading
Dog Halloween safety tips – 7 ways to keep your pets out of harms way
With ghosts, goblins, and zombies out in full force for Halloween a week from Saturday, it is easy to be so caught up in candy buying and costume making that you forget about getting your dog ready for the trick or treaters that will be knocking at your door. Don't make that mistake. Halloween poses a myriad of potential dangers to dogs, some of which can be lethal, but with a little preparation you can ensure your dog will be safe. Halloween Safety Tips for Dogs 1. Keep the candy bowl out of reach Chocolate (especially dark chocolate), candy, raisins, grapes, nuts (especially Continue Reading
Initial Testing Indicates Leptospirosis Did Not Kill Two Tacoma Dogs
On Thursday Metro Parks Tacoma "verified that preliminary or partial lab results have shown no Leptospirosis in two of the three dogs that died or in the dog that became ill." Results a fourth dog that became sick after visiting the park are not yet available. Officials initially thought Leptospirosis killed the dogs because some of their initial symptoms were similar to those caused by the bacterial infection. Although the preliminary tests ruled out Leptospirosis in two of the three dogs that died, full lab results won't be available until next week. In the meantime, pet Continue Reading