Pedigree dog food recalled
Wednesday, Aug 27th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
The FDA just issued a notice that Mars Petcare US has recalled its Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food because the bags may contain metal fragments. The company has closed down the facility production line while it investigates and fixes the situation. From the release: Affected bags, which were sold between August 18 and […]
Read more »Microchip mistake almost costs dog her life
Thursday, Aug 21st, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Check Your Chip Day might be Gypsy the dog’s favorite holiday ever! That’s because a minor typo in her microchip registration almost cost this long-lost dog the chance to see her family again. Gypsy went missing months ago, and when she was picked up hundreds of miles from home, the local police scanned her for […]
Read more »Phoenix police officer rescues kittens left in dumpster
Wednesday, Aug 20th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Officer Heather Krimm was one of the police officers who responded to a report of kittens abandoned in a dumpster in Phoenix, Ariz. Officer Krimm, with the approval or her superior officer and the help of the Arizona Humane Society, took the kittens home and is caring for them until they’re old enough to be […]
Read more »4 reasons experts say breed bans make no sense
Tuesday, Aug 19th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
The American Society of Veterinary Animal Behavior has joined the overwhelming chorus of veterinary and other expert opinion about breed bans: They don’t make communities safer. Their rationale: 1. Statistically, breed “is not predictive of the risk of aggressive behavior.” Instead, they say, dogs should be evaluated individually. 2. Breed identification based on looks is […]
Read more »Study: Pets’ fear of visiting veterinarian on the rise
Monday, Aug 18th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
If you’re wondering why I’m so committed to a Fear-Free revolution in veterinary medicine, look no further than a recent white paper on veterinary care published by the American Veterinary Medical Association. In 2010, 45 percent of pet owners reported their pets feared a trip to the vet. In 2014, that’s risen to 51 percent. […]
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