Month: December 2017

Maker: Primal Pet FoodsCause: Bone grind size too largeAnnouncement: Company announcement on social media, Dec. 22, 2017What was recalled: Only the following specific freeze-dried formulas for dogs and cats: This is the 3rd pet food recall in Primal Pet Foods’ history, though it’s the first ever dog food recall for the company (the previous recalls, for cat

Did you know you could track your pet’s health with apps? By: 825545 Are you making the most of your cellphone? This may seem an odd question on a pet site, but these days, videos and photos are just part of how your phone can help both your pet and the vet. I love it

No, you’re not seeing double, and yes, this exceedingly rare kitten is real. Her name is Bettie Bee, and she was born on Dec. 12 to a normal house cat in Eastern Cape, South Africa. She’s one of three kittens in the litter, but clearly, Bettie Bee is unique. This baby is known as a

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If your dog engages in off-leash running in the woods, make sure you know the ins and outs of hunting season dates. By: StockSnap When it comes to hunting, people tend to fall decisively on one side of the line or the other; they either do it and they love it, or they don’t care

Christmas dinner came early for over 1,000 furry friends in Los Angeles animal shelters last week. Thanks to the efforts of Marc Ching and his team at the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation, plus dozens of volunteers, more than 1,000 dogs and cats enjoyed a free meal as part of the foundation’s third annual Hope for the Holidays

Christmas has come around again, and for most people it’s a joyous and happy holiday. And it’s a holiday that traditionally many celebrate with the addition of a beautifully decked-out tree. Of course, this tree does require some maintenance — if you have a live tree and you don’t water it, for example, it’s a

Pets who eat real holly may experience stomach upsets. By: channone Every holiday season, I get many phone calls from very worried people who found Snuffles or Chubs chewing on some Christmas greenery. Most of these ingestions don’t result in much more than a bedraggled-looking Christmas plant, but you should be aware of potential toxicities.

Iran has already suffered the loss of the Asiatic lion and Caspian tiger species, and now the nation’s Asiatic cheetahs are on the brink of extinction, too. According to The Guardian, conservationists are warning the public that following the U.N.’s recent decision to pull funding from the protection of the world’s second-rarest feline (Amur leopards

Sometimes kittens need to be separated from their moms for their safety. By: gaijinbiker River doted on her newborn kitten. It was almost as though she knew that the not-so-tiny “singleton” was her last shot at motherhood before being spayed. She savored every second of it, and Li’l One grew bigger and more beautiful. Then,