Wysong, a Midland, Michigan holistic pet food manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall of its dry dog food. The affected batches were manufactured in June, July, and August of 2009. This recall is due mold spores discovered in specific batches of Wysong brand dry kibble. The Wysong web site states that these mold spores were related in part to the high heat and humidity experienced during the summer months combined with a malfunctioning moisture sensor used in the manufacturing process. Wy... Read Full Story

Wysong, a Midland, Michigan holistic pet food manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall of its dry dog food. The affected batches were manufactured in June, July, and August of 2009. This recall is due mold spores discovered in specific batches of Wysong brand dry kibble. The Wysong web site states that these mold spores were related in part to the high heat and humidity experienced during the summer months combined with a malfunctioning moisture sensor used in the manufacturing process. Wy... Read Full Story

It’s known as canine influenza virus and it’s causing quite a stir among dog owners. The dog flu, known as H3N8, does not affect humans. It is however quickly spread from dog to dog. Originally this virus affected only horses, or so it was thought, until a pack of greyhounds turned up with it in 2004. The outbreak on the East Coast and Colorado has caused alarm among pooch pet parents. And that is understandable, after all , who wants to see their beloved Fido go through the miser... Read Full Story

It’s known as canine influenza virus and it’s causing quite a stir among dog owners. The dog flu, known as H3N8, does not affect humans. It is however quickly spread from dog to dog. Originally this virus affected only horses, or so it was thought, until a pack of greyhounds turned up with it in 2004. The outbreak on the East Coast and Colorado has caused alarm among pooch pet parents. And that is understandable, after all , who wants to see their beloved Fido go through the miser... Read Full Story

Nutro Recalls Puppy Food! After receiving a notification that Nutro foods was once again recalling their pet food I made an online investigation. After visiting both the Nutro website and the FDA website, I came up empty and thought it was perhaps a rumor. But thank goodness for our good friends over at Consumer Affairs who made this a priority. After some thorough investigating Lisa Wade McCormick confirmed that Nutro has recalled certain types of puppy food after pieces of melted plastic w... Read Full Story

Nutro Recalls Puppy Food! After receiving a notification that Nutro foods was once again recalling their pet food I made an online investigation. After visiting both the Nutro website and the FDA website, I came up empty and thought it was perhaps a rumor. But thank goodness for our good friends over at Consumer Affairs who made this a priority. After some thorough investigating Lisa Wade McCormick confirmed that Nutro has recalled certain types of puppy food after pieces of melted plastic w... Read Full Story

Brady pulled so hard on the leash, she would end up choking herself. Have you ever dealt with a little leash puller? I have! My dog Shonee thinks she is sled dog, pulling me hither and yon, sometimes she almost drags me. Her chest would be so low to the ground that it was actually scraping along it. The problem with leash training her is that I do not agree with the technique that enforces jerking and yanking with the leash. This method certainly will not foster a positive relationship betwee... Read Full Story

Brady pulled so hard on the leash, she would end up choking herself. Have you ever dealt with a little puller? I have! My dog Shonee thinks she is sled dog, pulling me hither and yon, sometimes she almost drags me. I have an aversion to the jerking and yanking of the collar technique of training. My primary reason for feeling this way is it does not foster a positive relationship between pet parent and dog. Besides, it can damage your dog’s trachea. So, I was overjoyed when I stumbled ... Read Full Story

I’ve heard of some pretty hissy-faced cats in my life but this one takes them all! Please, take good care of your cats, particularly if you have dogs around…. or, you might just wind up with one of these situations. The dog's gonna get it now! Read Full Story

I’ve heard of some pretty hissy-faced cats in my life but this one takes them all! Please, take good care of your cats, particularly if you have dogs around…. or, you might just wind up with one of these situations. The dog's gonna get it now! Read Full Story