* We attended the Orlando Florida Pet Trade Show last month and found many new items that we will be offering later this year. Just to name a few; (we will be supplying by special order ) , beds, carriers, and cages. For anyone who has a bird or other small animals in their home, we can also get great prices on these items.
* Here is your tip of the month for April. More than 30 million pounds of peanut butter and peanut paste that has been distributed to at least 70 manufactures for use in everything from crackers to candies to pet products were recalled as a result of the mid-January Salmonella outbreak. There has been at least 2000 that have been voluntarily pulled from store shelves. But only a handful were involved in the recalls. For a list of recalls products, go to www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm then click on pet food products recalls. This newsletter on the subject may be a little late but it is never to late to check to see if there is something that you bought that may still be contaminated. The risk right now is still minimal but to people or even small children handling these products could to contaminated. Make sure you and your children wash their hands after feeding your pet. Visit this website for further information on a complete list of recalls, visit the Food and Drug Administration Web Site : www.tinyurl.com/8srctw.
* There is also a warning by the FDA regarding chicken jerky imported from China. These products are in the form of chicken tenders, strips and treats. Here are some tips to follow:
* Do not substitute chicken jerky products for a balanced diet.
* If you feed your dog chicken jerky products, watch your dog closely and stop if your dog shows signs of decreased appetite or activity, vomiting, diarrhea or increased thirst and urination.
* Report cases of animal illness to the FDA Consumers Complaint Coordinator at" www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrouders/complain.htm1.
Remember we are not professional doctors, and you should always read instructions and talk to your vet about what is best for your pet.
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