Sadly, with spring comes a seasonal increase in Parvovirus. With this potentially lethal disease you and your pup need to be prepared. Life’s Abundance staff veterinarian, Dr. Sarah, explains what the disease is, how it’s transmitted, tips about how to hinder its spread, symptoms to look out for, as well as what to do if your dog contracts…

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WOAI News has published a story on a San Antonio woman who believes Nutro Lamb and Rice dog food caused the death of her two dogs. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio woman believes a popular kind of dog food she gave to her two dogs made them so sick, she had to put them…

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Cats are enigmatic creatures. Having an appreciation for their motivations will not only help you to develop a deeper bond, it could make your cat healthier, too. Feeding your feline optimal nutrition not only requires an understanding of your cat’s unique nutritional needs, but also of their feeding behavior. In fact, understanding the nuances of…

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Welcome to the first installment of our Successful Aging Series! In this episode of Pet Talk, Dr. Sarah addresses one of the most frightening and heartbreaking illnesses that afflict companion animals – cancer. According to the most recent data, nearly four million dogs will be diagnosed with cancer this year, which is why we’re dedicating…

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Apex Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella.  No Pet or Human Illnesses have been Reported Associated With Apex Dog Food. For more information, visit the FDA web site. Looking for an alternative to Apex Dog Food with a food that has NEVER been on a recall list? Visit…

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WellPet LLC announced a voluntary recall of one recipe of Wellness® dry dog food after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella in Diamond’s Gaston, South Carolina facility. All Wellness products are tested for Salmonella and all lots tested negative prior to shipping to customers. For more information, visit the FDA…

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Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Diamond Pet Foods today announced that it is expanding a voluntary recall to include batches of nine brands of dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination. In April 2012,…

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Canidae Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella Canidae Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011, and January 31, 2012 at the Diamond Pet Food Gaston, South Carolina plant. Although there have…

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Natural Balance Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Certain Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination Natural Balance Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dry pet food formulas manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods at their Gaston, South Carolina facility. Although there have been no animal…

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“Hi there. So, when I’m not writing, worship leading, or wrangling children, I’m a veterinarian.  Dogs and cats only please.  What does a Misfit Animal Doctor do? Well…I do work in a clinic and do all the regular stuff: neutering, vaccinating, deworming, removing things that are stuck, etc., but mostly I recommend pet products that…

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