The Food Bowl

July 14th, 2008

Keep Up With the Pet Food Class Action Lawsuit

If you’re involved in or just want to keep an eye on the $24 million class action lawsuit involving the pet food tainted with melamine, keep the following info handy!
First off, if you purchased and your pet consumed pet food after March 16, 2007 double check to see if it’s on the recalled products that […]

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July 9th, 2008

Pet-Friendly Lodgings

Summer is in full swing which means it’s vacation time! If you have a pet, though, you’ve got a lot of extra preparation to consider before you even pack your bags: Where will the dog stay? Who will take care of the cats? Why not take them with you!
Many hotels and resorts around the world […]

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June 20th, 2008

Feedback Friday: Do You Go To the Dog Park?

Do you take your dog(s) to the dog park?
The only time Chip has been to a dog park was actually when we went to meet Honey for the first time when we were looking to adopt a second dog. We decided to meet at a neutral spot (instead of the front or back yard, […]

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June 17th, 2008

Handling an Overweight Cat

This week’s video is about taking care of an overweight cat and the best way to handle feeding time.
We haven’t had this problem (knock on wood!) and have always “free fed” the cats with a reservoir-style food bowl. The cats are getting older and less active, though, and Kricket has always tended toward the […]

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June 9th, 2008

Timberwolf Organics Recalls Dog Food

Timberwolf Organics brand dog food is voluntarily recalling two formulas from their line of pet food due to some customers reporting that their dogs are vomiting, have diarrhea, and are refusing to eat.
Only two lines are affected - the Dakota Bison and Ocean Blue with the following “best by” dates printed on the bag:
- […]

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June 7th, 2008

Cat and Dog Emergency Preparedness

The stress of an emergency situation can be alleviated a bit when steps have been taken to prepare for it.
These videos give tips and ideas for preparing your dogs and/or cats for an emergency and what kinds of supplies you’ll want to have on hand to make for a quick evacuation if needed.

Tips include […]

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