Can swine flu infect cats or dogs?

What people are really asking is, Will my family dog or cat catch the swine flu, this H1N1 strain, and pass it along to ME or MY FAMILY?  Historically, there is no known case of cat/dog to human transmission of the flu and very few cases of another species flu jumping to dogs or cats.  [...]

FDA is NOT investigating Nutro

Some pet food bloggers and websites are passing along a rumor so the FDA has taken the unusual action of stating publicly that they are NOT investigating Nutro. April 28, 2009<!–April 28, 2009 FDA Statement on Nutro Products, Inc. FDA is clarifying that Nutro Products, Inc. is not currently under investigation.  FDA does not typically [...]

In case you’re wondering why no comment on some of the latest pet food scandals

Someone stopped by my blog and left comments about a particular brand (it’s formulation and such) that could have gotten me sued if I had let them remain.  He was an “insider” and was “wanting to get the word out” by posting his remarks on as many blogs as he could.  Not a great technique, [...]

HealthyPetNet Convention This Weekend

I don’t very often write about myself but I have to tell you, I’m really excited to be attending the Trilogy HealthyPetNet convention in Tampa, Florida, this weekend.   I’ve been an independent rep for over three years but this is the first chance I’ve had to actually attend the convention. My goal for this blog [...]

What’s really in your pet’s food?

I’m always glad to see when articles try to educate the consumer rather than sell a particular product. The San Diego Examiner has an article that goes along with my own “hardcore” beliefs about healthy pet foods. If you split up the entire industry into just two categories, they would be: “human-grade” and “pet-grade.” Pet-grade [...]

New homemade dog food recipes from Cheyenne

Happy Pet Owners Day! The San Diego Examiner has published some GREAT homemade dog food and dog treat recipes!  You can see them at http://www.examiner.com/x-7749-Cheyenne-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m4d18-Happy-Pet-Owners-Day Canine Casserole Peanut Butter Jakey Snacks Veggie Bones Liver Brownies Mint Rice Hamburger Doggie Hamburger Helper Doggy Casserole i love the sounds of these!  And in my un-expert opinion, they [...]

Dog Treat Manufacturer under investigation for hazardous waste non-compliance

You’re gonna wanna watch this one.  This is not an FDA — Food and Drug Administration — matter.  This is an EPA — Environmental Protection Agency — matter.   That ought to set off some alarms. Txxx.  [I use xxx's because, as I've written in an earlier post, I'd like to feel free to write according to [...]