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

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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 …

Bravo! Dog and Cat Food Recall

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Select lots of Bravo Pet Food have been recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain …

Raw Bistro Frozen Food

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Raw Bistro is in our freezer now, and we are so excited! Produced in Cannon Falls Minnesota, the manufacturer is totally committed to using locally sourced ingredients that are grass fed, free range, and humanely raised. They offer a variety of proteins including beef, chicken, bison, and turkey. Drop in and take a look your dog will be so glad …

Primal Pronto

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Raw Pronto Formulas Primal Pronto Formula is a revolutionary way to feed raw foods to your pet. With it’s small bite-sized pieces, it’s easy to portion. And because Primal Pronto is a complete and balanced diet, there’s nothing more to add. Just scoop and serve. Primal Pronto thaws in minutes! It’s the same formulation Primal’s raw frozen formulas, but in …

Bloat – Myths and Decreasing Risk

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By Debra Manfield, Owner What should seem obvious by now is that I am a huge promoter of raw food diets for dogs and cats. I like to use the term “species appropriate” when discussing raw because it is minimally processed, unlike dry kibble. Witness our recent pet of the month winner, Blu, racked with bouts of intestinal disorders until …

We are Expanding Our Food Selection!

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Due to the ever increasing need by our customers for single protein and limited ingredient diets for their pets, we will be adding several to our line-up. First up is Pulsar which is manufactured by Horizons Pet Nutrition, a family owned developer and manufacturer of unique, progressive and healthy premium pet foods. This manufacturer sources only the best available local …

Vital Essentials Kitty Cups

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Convenient, frozen, raw entrees for cats. These meals are conveniently packed in individual serving cups. This means you can thaw each meal as needed and then just put into the bowl. Each cup is a meal for an 8lb cat. Vital Essentials® USDA Certified Pet Food is made with the finest ingredients that provide the essential, natural nutrition necessary for your …

New Food and Treat Recalls

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We have several new recalls we need to share with you to ensure the safety of your beloved furry family members. The first ones are specific dog foods from Nature’s Variety, Honest Kitchen and Hy-Vee: Natures Variety – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula with a best-by date of 10/04/13. Honest Kitchen –  Five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive dog foods. …

Precautions of Feeding Raw Bones

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By Debra Manfield, Owner Despite the precautions outlined below, bones can become an important part of your dog’s diet. When fed responsibly, they can help with their dental, diet and mental health. Supervise your pet when feeding raw bones and manage your pack if you have a multi-dog household. Bones are high value resource and fights can break out. NEVER …