2012

1,051 cartons of Catswell Brand VitaKitty Chicken Breast with Flaxseed and Vitamins are being recalled by Arthur Dogswell because the cat treats’ might contain propylene glycol.  High levels of this contaminant could cause cats’ red blood cells to become anemic, leading the cat to experience a serious injury.  No pet owners have reported their felines’… read more

A crash test dummy known as MAX The Safety Dog is used to test pet products designed to keep a pet in place during the commute. Recently, he was proven to be immune to damage after being slammed into a wall at 30 miles per hour thanks to the device he was placed in. MAX… read more

According to a new report, the K9 Car Fence provides a way for dogs to ride in the car safely and conveniently. The prototype was a contraption of bungee cords that drew strange looks from neighbors, but now it has reportedly been refined for production.  Devices like these are becoming increasingly important, considering that some… read more

A new article discusses safe travel with with pets in the car. New distracted driving laws in New Jersey, Hawaii, Connecticut, and Arizona prohibit having an animal from riding loose in an automobile. Several companies have begun to sell products aimed at meeting the restrictions of this law, including a special harness that attaches to… read more

Due to recent reports on the needs for pets to be restrained while in cars rather than roaming freely around the vehicle and potentially causing an accident, the sales of pet restraints have risen sharply at JB Wholesale Pet Supplies in Hawthorne, New Jersey. In addition to being a safety issue, the New Jersey Society… read more

A lot of attention has been placed lately on how important it is to restrain an animal while driving in a vehicle.  But a new report demonstrates that these types of restraints might not be as safe as many people believe. A study designed to look into the safety of pet restraints and harness systems… read more

Ending the practice of distracted driving has become a cause for safety officials all across the country.  And although efforts to curb this dangerous activity typically focus on ways that we can prevent texting or talking on a cellphone, another danger is also giving officials cause to worry:  driving with pets. It’s not so much… read more

New Jersey officials are doing what they can to educate motorists on the dangers posed to drivers and their pets when an animal is improperly restrained in a vehicle. The safety announcement was made by the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Motor Vehicle Commission.  Leonia, NJ’s Overpeck County… read more

Numerous incidents of dogs falling ill or even dying after consuming chicken jerky treats from China has many calling for restrictions on the product. It all began in 2007, when incidents began to come to the attention of lawmakers and regulatory agencies.  In March of that year, the FDA instituted a number of recalls on… read more

Food and toy products are what are typically recalled due to dangers of illness or faulty constitution, but many other products can pose a danger as well. Toronto-based California Innovations, along with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall for a couple of food storage products due to the danger posed by leaking… read more

Halloween is not just for kids; it’s for pets too! Many pet owners celebrate the holiday with their adorable fluffy friends, and many towns hold annual pet costume contests. This Halloween, make sure your pet is safe by keeping these safety tips in mind. Keep the candy bowl out of reach of your pet. Chocolate… read more

Although traveling with your canine friends in the back of a pickup truck may seem easy and convenient, and perhaps even fun for the dog, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals strongly warns against it, according to recent news sources. “When you drive with a loose dog in the back of… read more