Update 7/16 – For the latest advisories, please see the sidebar on the right. It’s summer time again and, with summer, comes the warnings about blue-green algae. According to the N.H. Department of Environmental Services, the algae can cause health…
Category: Health
Recall: Iams ProActive Health Canned Cat and Kitten Food
As a precautionary measure, Proctor and Gamble is voluntarily recalling all varieties of Iams ProActive Health Canned Cat and Kitten Food in 3 oz & 5.5 oz cans with the dates 09/2011 to 06/2012 on the bottom of the cans. …
Feed Your Pet Right – a New Book
Are you overwhelmed by all the different pet food choices? Have you wondered what really is the difference between Brand X Organic, Holistic food and Brand Y’s Super-Duper Compete Food? Well, the New York Times recently had an article about…
Ask Nancy: Eew – Poo!
You go to clean the cat box, or pick up after your dog and find a terrible mess instead of the usual firm stool. Your dog or cat is producing stools that are soft, mucus filled or maybe even bloody…
More drug recalls
The FDA has expanded its recall of metronidazole injection to include certain intravenous metronidazole, ondansetron and ciprofloxacin products manufactured by Claris. certain intravenous metronidazole, ondansetron and ciprofloxacin products manufactured by Claris. These products are sold under the following labels: Claris,…
Online Pharmacies
Many pet owners turn to online pharmacies and other sources for their pet medicines and flea products. While many online stores are reputable, there are some that are questionable. To help you in your search, the FDA has a web…
Recall: Advanced Cetyl M Joint Action Formula for Dogs
As a precautionary measure, Response Products has issued a voluntary recall of product from two lots of its Advanced Cetyl M Joint Action Formula for Dogs. This recall—while voluntary—is due to POSSIBLE Salmonella contamination from a product ingredient (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) manufactured and supplied by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Service Dog Eye Exams
May is National Service Dog Eye Exam Month. The American College of Veterinary Ophthamologists and Merial are offering free eye screening exams to working dogs. In order to make an appointment for a free exam, an owner must register by…
Sago Palms and other Poisonous Plants
Now that Spring is coming to New Hampshire, many pet owners thoughts are turning to gardening. VIN is reporting that incidences of pets being poisoned by ingesting Sago Palms are increasing nationwide. Although originally from the South, Sago Palms are…
EPA Increases Restrictions on Flea Products
Due to a significant increase in adverse incidents, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking a series of actions to increase the safety of spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control for cats and dogs. Immediately, EPA will begin…