February is Pet Dental Health Month

When is the last time you took a good look at your pet’s teeth? More importantly when is the last time your veterinarian took a look in your pet’s teeth? It’s not just about whether or not your cat or dog’s pearly whites are actually pearly...

Cat Food Recall Due to Aflatoxin

Kroger is recalling pet food due to aflatoxin: CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk...

Feline’s Pride expands cat food recall

Feline’s Pride has extended an earlier recall of their Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella. Here’s the release that appears on the FDA website: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 15, 2010 – Buffalo, NY – Feline’s Pride is expanding its July 1,...

New York dog diagnosed with H1N1

A dog in New York has tested positive for the H1N1 flu. Bedford Hills, NY – A dog in Bedford Hills, NY is believed to be the first reported case of a dog infected with the H1N1 influenza virus in the United States. Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of New York City’s Animal...

Does your pet have health insurance?

Health insurance for pets is becoming more mainstream. As this article in the Wall Street Journal reports, people are spending more money to keep their cats, dogs, and other pets healthy. Investing in pet health insurance can help offset the cost of illnesses as well...