2013

If there were any people out there who were still in doubt as to the serious danger posed to pets and children by a hot car, then a new video is hopefully enough to prove that the threat is very real indeed. A veterinarian posted the video in a bid to show what happens when… read more

Yesterday, we spoke briefly about the danger posed by snakes and what you could do to protect yourself from harm.  But with the California Poison Control Center estimating that 800 bites take place every single year, the subject is ripe for further expansion.  Thus, we thought we’d direct you toward some safety advice provided by… read more

Although it’s not all that common to see snakes in more populated areas of California like Los Angeles, the reptiles are abundant along hiking trails and various scenic parts of the state.  That said, you need to have a safety plan in mind if ever you find yourself the victim of a snake bite, especially… read more

Tuesday evening saw officials with the Nassau County, New York Police Department going door to door in a bid to find two dogs thought to be responsible for a series of attacks that left four local residents injured.  It all started Tuesday night at around 6:30 pm, when a teenager was reportedly attacked by the… read more

The number of dog bite fatalities which occurred last year is compiled and examined in a new report.  In many cases, the deaths can be attributed to pit bulls, who make up the lion’s share of the attacks.  This comes despite laws in many states placing regulations and prohibitions on owning such animals. Throughout all… read more

An assemblywoman seeks to enact a law in New Jersey requiring dogs riding in cars to wear animal-modified seat belts. The proposed law would fine drivers $20 for ignoring the law and charge them with possible animal cruelty. Some legislators, though, argue that this law is unnecessary and are pushing for less harsh consequences for… read more

Land O’Lakes Purina Feed announced a voluntary recall of certain of its Dumor Show Poultry and Purina Honor Show Chow  products manufactured from May 23 through July 20 of this year. The poultry feed products are said to have levels of Vitamin D lower than would be healthy for birds. Customers may receive a refund… read more

Indiana news station WISH-TV reports on a new high temperature alarm being installed in the cars of the Noblesville Police Department’s K-9 unit. The installations are a response to the recent death of a police dog in a hot squad car in Arizona. Although each alarm costs about $1,000 to install, the K-9 unit officers… read more

Unsafe levels of vitamin D in animal feed have led to another recall, which was this time announced by Feed Solutions.  Affected items were available across the country at either Del’s Feed and Farm Supply or Tractor Supply.  All affected lots are between April 2 and May 18, and products include such things as Mazuri… read more

The threat of heightened levels of Vitamin D has led to the recall of Land O’Lakes Purina Feed products.  Vitamin D can make animals sick if given in large quantities.  Recalled items include WellSolve W/C 40#, WellSolve W/G 25#, Catfish Chow SR 50#, Catfish 32 50#, Minnow Chow 50#, and Game Fish Chow 50#.  The… read more

Recently, PMI Nutrition International updated a previous animal feed voluntary recall to include additional kinds of Mazuri feed products (Primate Maintenance Biscuit 25 #, Lot APR11123, Mouse Breeder 9F 50#, Lot APR20122, and Primate Basix 25#, Lot APR20123). This recall became necessary because of the risk that these products might contain a higher level of… read more

Medical care can be expensive; that should go without saying.  But a new story illustrates that things might be getting just a little bit out of control. A foreign exchange student from Norway was reportedly bitten by a rattlesnake a couple months ago.  The individual sought treatment for that bite at a hospital, treatment which… read more