In the scorching summer heat, Deborah Hoffman can be found patrolling a section of Houston, Texas, that she’s dubbed “The Corridor of Cruelty.”

Imagine being a dog that has been starved and abused or used for fighting. Then, when your owner realizes just how sick or injured you are, you’re dumped in Houston’s infamous Corridor of Cruelty and left to die a slow and certain death.

“It’s basically a dumping ground for live and dead animals,” said Hoffman.

“My journey began with a simple, yet desperate email, my “Call To Action”, on August 26th, 2008. I could no longer tolerate what was happening. Every day unwanted animals are literally being thrown away in what I dubbed the “Corridor of Cruelty and Neglect”. What could these animals have done to deserve such a fate? We all know the answer: NOTHING! I had to do something to help them.

No, this is not happening in some slum in a 3rd world country, but right here in Houston, TX. This must stop. I need your awareness of this tragedy – I need your help. 

If I did not send out this email, I just couldn’t live with myself. I have to try and get them help. Please forward this message.

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CINCINNATI, July 25 -  The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

The following products are included:

Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs
Lot code: 01384174B4 – UPC code:  0 19014 21405 1
 
Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs
Lot code: 01384174B2 – UPC code:  0 19014 21405 1

This product is available by prescription through veterinary clinics throughout the U.S.

No illnesses have been reported.  An FDA analysis identified a positive result on the lot codes listed above. Lot codes can be found in the lower right corner on the back of the bag.

Consumers who have purchased dry cat food with these codes should discard it.  People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product.  Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.

Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.  If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.  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 your veterinarian.

For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-894-4458 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).

Media Contact: Jason Taylor 513-622-3205

Contact: P&G Consumer Relations – 877-894-4458

Source: The Procter & Gamble Company

For more information, visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 15, 2010 – Buffalo, NY – Feline’s Pride is expanding its July 1, 2010 voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10 to include the product produced on 6/21/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

People handling raw pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the raw pet food or any surfaces exposed to the product.

When consumed by humans, Salmonella can cause an infection, salmonellosis. The symptoms of salmonellosis include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, minimal diarrhea, fever, and headache. Certain vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems, are particularly susceptible to acquiring salmonellosis from such pet food products and may experience more severe symptoms.

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 your veterinarian.

The product is packaged in uncoded plastic containers and sold frozen to private consumers nationwide. Once thawed, the pet food has a shelf life of about 1 week. The firm manufactures the pet food by an as-ordered basis. This expansion of the recall affects those orders placed and shipped from June 21 through June 26, 2010 (produced on 6/21/10).

The firm and FDA are investigating this matter to determine the source of this problem, and will take any additional steps necessary to protect the public health.

To date, both the firm and the FDA have received no reports of Salmonella infection relating to this product.

People who are experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella infection after having handled the pet food product should seek medical attention, and report their use of the product and illness to the nearest FDA office.

People should thoroughly wash their hands after handling the pet food – especially those made from raw animal protein such as meat or fish — to help prevent infection. People may risk bacterial infection not only by handling pet foods, but by contact with pets or surfaces exposed to these foods, so it is important that they thoroughly wash their hands with hot water and soap.

Since certain vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems, are particularly at risk from exposure they should avoid handling this product.

Consumers with questions should contact the company at (716) 580-3096, Monday -Friday from 10 am – 4 pm EDT. 

As of the publication of this recall notice, no information about the recall has been posted on the Feline’s Pride website warning consumers.

Visit the FDA web site for more information

FeLV, a retrovirus, is the most important infectious disease agent producing fatal illness in domestic cats today.
 
The feline leukemia virus is excreted in saliva and tears and possibly the urine and feces of infected cats. Prolonged, extensive cat-to-cat contact is required for efficient spread, because the virus is rapidly inactivated by warmth and drying.

A cat with FeLV disease may live for several weeks to several months, depending on how advanced the disease is at the time of diagnosis. However, it is impossible to tell how long any particular cat will survive.

A significant percentage of adult cats that are exposed to the virus develop immunity and do not become persistently viremic (i.e., will not carry the virus indefinitely in the blood and bone marrow). Usually those cats live out a normal life span. However, in some the virus may remain sequestered for a variable period of time somewhere in the body. It is thus conceivable that FeLV might break out and cause disease at a later date, after the cats have been stressed, or perhaps medicated with drugs that suppress the immune system.

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I tried to take a video of Journey, our 5 month old apricot standard poodle, right after he was bathed. This baby loves playing in dirt and mud, so it’s not often I get to see him looking GORGEOUS!

You better look really quick! Noah came along and that was the end of that! But at least I get to show him off!

With all the recent pet product recalls, we want to take this opportunity to introduce you to a safe, premium health food for dogs and cats that has NEVER been on a recall list – Life’s Abundance.

Although you may think all pet food manufacturers have your pet’s best interests in mind, this is not always the case. Current pet food regulations allow manufacturers to use ingredients that you would never knowingly give to your pet. In fact, you may be shocked to learn what some brands of pet food really contain. For example: the use of by-products (feet, bones and intestines, etc.), chemical preservatives (BHA and BHT) and grains that are often difficult to digest (corn, wheat, gluten and soy), which are often used as a protein source instead of meat.  

Your pet deserves the very best! To achieve optimum health for your pet, you should feed an all natural, holistic pet food, rich in vitamins, minerals, high quality natural protein sources and premium quality fruits and vegetables. Life’s Abundance is made with the highest standards at a human grade facility with human grade ingredients. It is APHIS certified to sell pet food in the European market, which has more stringent regulations than in the U.S. for pet food manufacturing.  Life’s Abundance is delivered FRESH to your door within 6 weeks after it’s made!

Please take the time to watch the video on our web site for the love of your pets. If you are as shocked as we were, think about what you might be feeding your best friend and try Life’s Abundance.

Please contact me by phone or email anytime. I would be delighted to answer any questions you have and help you feed your precious pet a premium SAFE food that will help him/her live longer and prevent unnecessary trips to the vet.

The HealthyPetNet/Life’s Abundance Company offers great treats, supplements and pet care products, too! Try some of the FREE samples!

All the best to you and your pet(s),
Judy Bishop
281-374-7341 or 800-428-6416

Could your pet food be killing your dog or cat?
To find out, go to: FeedNaturalPetFood.com
(PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO)

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Just about a week after recalling Pro-pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement for dogs, United Pet Group has now announced that many dog and cat food vitamin supplements with Petco and Fosters and Smith labels are being recalled. Certain lots of some of these products have tested positive for Salmonella.

This recall poses two separate issues. People who handle salmonella infected products may be at risk of becoming infected with Salmonella. Symptoms of Salmonella in humans include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Elderly people and anyone with a compromised immune system are at a greater risk. If you have any of these symptoms and have handled any of these recalled products, please talk to a health care professional.

Pets with Salmonella may be lethargic and tired, have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Pet owners can also carefully check to see if their pet may be experiencing any abdominal pain. If your pet has consumed any of these recalled products and has any symptoms or you are concerned, please talk to your veterinarian. Pets with Salmonella sometimes do not exhibit obvious symptoms, but they can still be carriers and can infect other pets within the same household.

Pro-Pet, Petco, Doctors Foster & Smith product recall list

Alternative Dog Vitamins and Supplements  from a company that has never been involved in a pet food recall:

No two dogs are the same due to a variety of factors, including differences in breed, life stage, health needs, personality, living environment and level of activity. In part, it is due to your dog’s unique health requirements that adding a dietary supplement to their daily nutritional intake is more important than you might think.

While feeding a wholesome, nutritious food like Life’s Abundance can make an enormous impact on the health of your dog, supplements are a necessary component in fulfilling the individual dietary requirements of your pup.

Working with our veterinarian product formulator, Dr. Jane Bicks, we have developed three unique formulas to target specific needs: Agility for healthy joints, Skin & Coat for healthy skin and a glossy coat, and Wellness Food Supplement for Dogs for overall health.

HealthyPetNet Life’s Abundance Supplements For Dogs

NEW! Wholesale Prices, FREE Shipping and FREE Tax on all 4Life Transfer Factor Products to continental United States destinations.

Visit the 4Life Transfer Factor web site to view all of our products, including Transfer Factor Plus Tri Factor, Tea4Life, Fibre System Plus and your favorite Animal Health Products (Animal Stress Packs, Performance and Show, Canine Complete, Feline Complete). 

Enjoy even bigger savings when you order by the case! Then call us to take advantage of the free shipping and free tax.

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The Associated Press:

Merrick Pet Care Inc. is recalling one lot of 10-ounce bags of Beef Filet Squares for Dogs because the dog treats could be contaminated with salmonella.

Salmonella can affect animals, and people who handle contaminated pet food can become infected with salmonella, especially if they haven’t thoroughly washed their hands. No illnesses have been reported in people or pets, according to the Amarillo, Texas, company. The recalled Beef Filet Squares were shipped to distributors and retailers throughout the U.S.

The treats were sold in 10-ounce plastic bags marked with the best by date of March 24, 2012, and the lot number 10084TL7. For more information, consumers can call 800-664-7387.

July 1, 2010 – Buffalo, NY – Feline’s Pride is announcing a voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

People handling raw pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the raw pet food or any surfaces exposed to the product. Read more »