by Stock for Pets on 18 May, 2012
Thankfully, most pet food recalls are voluntary by the pet food manufacturers but occasionally, the U.S. FDA (Food & Drug Administration) will intervene and recall pet foods if they are concerned about a product’s safety.
In Australia, there has not been a pet food recall for some time but currently in the USA there is the Diamond Pet Foods voluntary recall. Diamond Pet Foods voluntarily recalled some brands of dry dog and cat food that it manufactured in its Gaston, South Carolina facility between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination. At least five people were hospitalized from handling the food, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told the Associated Press. How many animals have been affected is unreported and indeterminable. [read more…]
by Stock for Pets on 17 May, 2012
Infectious canine tracheobronchitis or kennel cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease among dogs. As the name of the disease suggests, it is typified by inflammation of the trachea and bronchi and is medically referred to as tracheobronchitis and Bordetella. This disease effects a high percentage of dogs at least once in their lifetime and is found throughout the dog world and in all countries.
Sadly, it is young puppies who suffer the most severe complications from this disease because their immune system is still developing and they are not strong enough to fight this insidious disease. On the other end of the scale, older dogs are also at an increased risk because their immune capabilities are lowered as are pregnant bitches. [read more…]
by Stock for Pets on 14 May, 2012
There is some confusion surrounding Canine Influenza Virus (CIV), commonly called dog flu, and here we set out some of the facts:
Fact - dogs infected with canine influenza are highly contagious before they show clinical signs of infection. The virus is shed primarily during the first days after exposure, but coughing doesn’t start until 2 to 5 days after exposure.
Fact - dogs do not carry the disease indefinitely. They shed virus for about seven days after exposure. Once a dog stops shedding the virus, it cannot infect another dog. Coughing may continue for 10 to 30 days due to inflammation and the damage caused to the respiratory tract. [read more…]
Thankfully, most pet food recalls are voluntary by the pet food manufacturers but occasionally, the U.S. FDA (Food & Drug Administration) will intervene and recall pet foods if they are concerned about a product’s safety.
