Due to a Salmonella outbreak at a Diamond Foods manufacturing plant, several dry dog foods have been recalled and at least 14 people have been sickened due to handling the contaminated food. The CDC does not have an official count on the number of pets that have become ill. The pet food brands recalled include: …
Category Archive: Nutrition for Pets
Pet Food Recall | Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul | Diamond Pet Foods | Highland Village Pet Sitting
Diamond Pet Foods, the manufacture of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul, is issuing a recall of the Adult Light dry dog food formula due to Salmonella. While the contaminated product was only shipped to 10 states, those receiving it could have shipped it on to even more places. So, everyone should check their …
Chicken Jerky Illnesses in Dogs | Waggin Train | Highland Village, Flower Mound, Lewisville Pet Sitting and Dog Walking
All the chicken jerky illnesses in dogs are now being traced back by the FDA to 3 big brands: Waggin Trail, Milo’s Kitchen, and Canyon Creek Ranch. Here is a highlight of the story: A log of complaints collected from pet owners and veterinarians contains references to at least three popular brands of jerky treats that …
Your pet sitter chants “Down with Corn” and “Meat Meat, it can’t be beat”
As a pet sitter, I see pet owners feeding all different brands of pet food. Science Diet is popular because of the endorsement of vets. While, others prefer brands like Bene-ful because the commercials make it seem so healthy. But are you really feeding your pet a healthy, high protein diet that they require? Remember, …
Pet Sitter Talks Slime
The cleaning of pet water bowls is so often overlooked. Many times, pet owners just think rinsing and replacing the water is all that is needed. But, have you ever actually felt inside a water bowl that has not been washed in weeks or months? It becomes a bowl coated in a slimy film. Gross! …
Cat hydration advice from your professional cat sitter
Dehydration is a common issue for cats and can lead to serious health problems. This is one of those issues I am always looking out for during my cat sitting visits. Since dry food is so commonly fed to cats over wet food, a cat can easily become dehydrated from not receiving enough moisture in …
Pumpkin Pleasing
Did you know that pumpkin can be good for dogs and cats. If a dog or cat has constipation or diarrhea, pure pumpkin can help thanks to its high fiber content. When choosing canned pumpkin for your pet, make sure the only ingredient is pumpkin, not sugar and such. A reasonable amount of pumpkin would …