The American Veterinary Medical Association’s House of Delegates wimped-out last week from approving a proposal that would have discouraged the feeding of jerky treats to pets and instead recommended that (…) Read more
Death by pet food; Mars PetCare accused of exposing workers to deadly gas
An appalling report detailing health hazards inside a Mars pet food plant was released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety (…) Read more
Consumer Watchdogs Attend Association of American Feed Control Official’s Conference
UPDATE: I have no association with Susan Thixton of Truth About Pet Food, either personally of professionally, or the Association for Truth in Pet Food. Who can forget the (…) Read more
Poisoned Pets attend AAFCO conference; advocate for consumers & safe pet food
UPDATE: I have no association with Susan Thixton of Truth About Pet Food, either personally of professionally, or the Association for Truth in Pet Food. I’m heading out to my (…) Read more
How to get financial assistance with veterinary care: The ultimate resource
When disaster strikes, it never comes at a convenient time, we are never fully prepared. The panic, of realizing that you are powerless to stop it, never leaves you. Lurking (…) Read more
How to keep your pet’s holiday ‘Ho-ho-ho!’ from turning into a ‘Holy shit!’ this Christmas
The irresistible lure of tinsel and ribbons, those tantalizing decorations that prove impossible for your cat to resist, because they look like easy-to-catch wiggly prey to her. The fun soon (…) Read more
What to do in a pet foodborne illness emergency: Step-by-step instructions on how to get help
In emergencies involving Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulated products such as a pet food or pet medicine, call FDA’s emergency number: 1-866-300-4374 or 301-796-8240. It is staffed 24 hours (…) Read more
Poisoned Pets speaks at FDA meeting on proposed animal food rule
Last Friday I was honored to have the opportunity of speaking at a public meeting held by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Sacramento regarding the recently proposed (…) Read more
Free testing for pets sickened by jerky treats at veterinary university
The University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories announced they are collaborating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN) to evaluate diagnostic samples (…) Read more
Recall: Your True Companion jerky treats for Salmonella contamination
An announcement released today on Canada’s government food safety website Healthy Canadians gave details regarding a recall of Your True Companion Dehydrated Natural Pet Treats pet treats for Salmonella contamination. (…) Read more