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Start the New Year on the Right Foot

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We hope everyone is having a great holiday season. Here is a list of articles, handouts and videos that we think we’ll help you throughout 2011. Choosing a Pet or Caring for a New Pet: Choosing a Pet Shopping for … Continue reading

Blue-Green Algae Toxicosis

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Content provided by Jo Marshall, CVT and Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC, Associate Director of Veterinary Services Cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) are microscopic bacteria found in freshwater lakes, streams, ponds and brackish water ecosystems. They can produce toxins (such … Continue reading

Natural Balance Announced Voluntary Recall

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Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry dog food for potential salmonella contamination. The only product affected is the Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the “Best By” … Continue reading

Certain Iams Cat Food Is Being Recalled

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For any Pet owners who feed their cats Iams ProActive Health canned cat and kitten foods, you should be aware that Iams is recalling 3 ounce and 5.5 ounce cans of this product that has an expiration date between September … Continue reading

Pet Poison Helpline Responds to EPA Investigation

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Pet Poison Helpline, an animal poison control based out of Minneapolis, looked into the EPA’s investigation of spot-on flea/tick preventive products. After compiling, reviewing and analyzing much of the data provided to the EPA, Pet Poison Helpline experts concur with … Continue reading

Lend a Paw to Help Hospice Patients Keep Their Pets!

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For the entire month of April, you can support the Banfield Charitable Trust’s Pet Peace of Mind program by voting for ’Help Hospice Patients Keep their Pets’ in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge. The Pet Peace of Mind program provides non-profit … Continue reading

How to Keep Human Medications Out of Your Pet’s Reach

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According to the Pet Poison Helpline, Banfield’s partner in diagnosing and treating poison cases, nearly half the calls from the hotline deal with Pets ingesting human medications. Even with a Pet owner’s best intention, accidents can still happen. Below are … Continue reading

Top 10 Human Medications Poisonous to Pets

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According to Pet Poison Helpline, Banfield’s partner in diagnosing and treating poison cases, nearly half the calls from this 24/7 animal poison hotline deal with Pets ingesting human medications. Even with a Pet owner’s best intention, accidents can still happen. … Continue reading

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