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Posts tagged "Centers for Disease Control"

Solild Gold Added to Recall List

Solild Gold Added to Recall List
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. Recalls Dog Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 8, 2012 – Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc., El Cajon, California, announced a voluntary recall of one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 9, 2012 at 7:16 am
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2011, the Year of Rabies?

2011, the Year of Rabies?
So, for those who wonder why we give our pets rabies vaccinations, rabies hasn’t gone away anymore in America than anywhere else in the world where the disease is prevalent. The difference here is protection. Enough of our pets are protected to make a difference, and we do communicate warnings to the public about the... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 3, 2012 at 10:17 am
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Feral Cats Succeed at Cat Show, But Attacked by American Bird Conservancy

Feral Cats Succeed at Cat Show, But Attacked by American Bird Conservancy
A group of feral cats and kittens stole the Prairie Feline Fanciers cat show on September 24, 25 in Winnipeg MB Canada.  A contingent of former alley cats rescued by Craig Street Cats took 29 of 100 ribbons available for household pets according to Wire Service Canada  In addition, three of ten judges selected one... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 28, 2011 at 10:34 am
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Rabid Bat Scare in Chicago

Rabid Bat Scare in Chicago
Five rabid bats have been found within Chicago city limits over the last month. The city is calling it an outbreak – that terminology may be extreme.  Still, the five positive rabid bats were found at various locations, not in one neighborhood, which suggests there may likely have been more never discovered. And, after all... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 13, 2011 at 11:00 pm
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Dogs and Ticks, Myth vs Fact - You Take the Test

Dogs and Ticks, Myth vs Fact - You Take the Test
Disease-carrying ticks pose health risks to dogs and people, no matter where they live.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that tick disease occurs in every U.S. state, and it seems tick population and therefore tick disease is actually on the rise. Since signs of tick-borne diseases are difficult to recognize in both... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 2, 2011 at 3:09 pm
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WGN Radio Petcast: Chelsea Kane Dances for Shelter Dogs; Dogs on Lake Michigan; Tick and Roundworm Control

WGN Radio Petcast: Chelsea Kane Dances for Shelter Dogs; Dogs on Lake Michigan; Tick and Roundworm Control
Disney TV star Chelsea Kane danced her way into the hearts of millions on “Dancing with the Stars.” Now she’s dancing her way into the hearts of shelter dogs, via Pedigree’s “Every Dog Deserves” promotion. Chelsea talks about her Woman (that’s her dog’s name!), her devotion to animals and what “Dancing” is really like behind-the-scenes... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 11, 2011 at 9:11 am
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My Last Plea for Elgin Officials

In an attempt to deal with bad guys, like dogfighters, Elgin is supporting a breed ban. Oh, they’re not calling it a ban. Technically, it’s not a ban. Well, you decide – here’s the deal: All Pit Bull-type dogs (however that is defined) will instantly be deemed dangerous in Elgin (even if the dog is... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 10, 2010 at 9:28 am
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