Why LID Diets May Be Your Pets’ Best Friend

4PAWSAdmin Allergies, Articles, Cats, Digestive, Dogs, Nutrition & Health

Many times a week we are visited by pet owners, concerned about their pooches various health issues. The most common ailments consist of paw chewing and licking, skin rashes and hair loss, gut issues, diarrhea, vomiting, gas and yeast overgrowth. These symptoms may be caused by a number of things, but diet is always one concern. Here we will discuss …

PetSmart Simply Nourish Dog Treat Recall

4PAWSAdmin Dogs, Nutrition & Health, Recalls

On October 7, 2014, PetSmart announced that Loving Pets Corp is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Simply Nourish Biscotti with Beef and Sweet Potatoes Dog Treats due to the potential of mold growth. The affected products have an expiration date of February 2016. For more information see the full recall notification

BRAVO RECALLS SELECT CHICKEN AND TURKEY PET FOODS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK

4PAWSAdmin Cats, Dogs, News, Nutrition & Health, Pet Food, Recalls

Bravo of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with …

Kong Aussie Sticks Recall

4PAWSAdmin Cats, News, Nutrition & Health, Recalls, Toys & Gifts, Treats

Kong Aussie Sticks dog treats have been recalled by the product manufacturer due to possible contamination with mold. The products being recalled have the following item numbers: Item 75559 Item 75560 And these “Best Before” dates: 1/30/16 1/31/16 The recalled product is reported to have only been for sale at PetSmart. More Information, and what to do if you have …

Pedigree Dry Dog Food Recall

4PAWSAdmin Dogs, News, Nutrition & Health, Recalls

On August 26, 2014 Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of 22 bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food due to the possible presence of a foreign material. The affected bags were sold in Dollar General stores in four states. Although the small metal fragments are not embedded in the food itself, they may present a risk of injury if …