Jerky Treats Kill Nearly 600 Dogs, Cause Unknown
Federal health officials are urging caution with feeding pets jerky treats from China as the tally of dogs sickened has risen to more than 3,600 dogs with approximately 580 of those dying. Ten cats have also been affected. The cases have included dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes. Mysterious cause Since the source of […]
FDA Warns Against Dog Treats From China
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still reportedly trying to pinpoint the cause of an illness outbreak affecting an increasing number of dogs all over the country. According to a recent warning issued by the FDA, dog owners need to be aware of the source of their pet treats. Many chicken jerky treats […]
Euthanized Dogs Under 4 Million A Year Vs. 20 Million in 1970
This is great news that we can all be proud of. But the fight isn’t over. I can’t wait to see what the next 5 or 10 years bring. Hopefully, if we all work hard, we’ll be able to see it hit under a million or even less. And maybe, one day, it will be […]
Fired Scientist Alleges Heartgard Plus Cover-Up
The maker of Heartgard Plus, a heartworm drug used by millions of dog owners, “extortionately fired” its head of “global pharmacovigilance” after she refused to destroy documents questioning the drug’s effectiveness, the Ph.D. claims in federal court. In her suit against Merial LLC, the animal drug division of Sanofi Aventis, Dr. Kari Blaho-Owens says that […]
FDA: Don't Give Your Dog Bones Of Any Size
Click to join our Facebook Fan Page and follow us on Twitter! From UPI.com WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) — Many people believe it’s OK for dogs to chew on bones but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the practice can cause serious injury. “Some people think it’s safe to give dogs large bones, like […]
FDA Looks Into Maker Of Real Ham Bones Treats For Dogs After Complaints
Click to join our Facebook Fan Page and follow us on Twitter! Jacques Von Lunen For OregonLive.com The Food and Drug Administration has launched an investigation of a manufacturer of dog treats after consumers reported that splinters from the treats injured or even killed their dogs. The treat in question is Real Ham Bones, a […]