Hi Friend,

Good morning and welcome to Monday.

Knowing whether or not your pet's food is nutritious and safe is a HUGE issue.

Clearly what you feed your dog or cat has a LARGE impact on their health.

That goes with supplementing properly.

MY supplements are ONLY done in small batches, ALL 3rd party tested to ensure they are safe before ANY of it is packaged.

Great for middle aged to older pets with arthritis:

http://www.thedogsupplement.com

http://www.thecatsupplement.com

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Recall of Dog Jerky Treats
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Nestle Purina PetCare is taking Waggin' Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brand dog treats off the market, while Milo's Kitchen is recalling its Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers home-style dog treats because they may contain traces of poultry antibiotics that aren't approved in the U.S.

The treats may contain antibiotics- according to the companies. These treats are produced at facilities in China.

The companies said the treats don't pose a safety risk to pets, but they are still pulling them off the market. The recall doesn't cover other products the companies sell.

Milo's Kitchen said there is no known health risk associated with the antibiotics, but their presence means the products don't meet its standards. It said the chemicals "should not be present in the final food product."

The recalls come after the New York State Department of Agriculture detected the antibiotics in samples of the companies' products. Purina said that the regulator asked that its affected products be pulled from stores in New York.

U.S. federal regulators have also been looking into reports of pet illnesses stemming from their snacks.

The Food and Drug Administration says reports of sick pets connected to jerky treats, particularly chicken jerky made in China, have been increasing for years. The agency said in September that it had been notified of 360 dogs that died after eating jerky treats over the last 18 months and is conducting a broad investigation. No definitive cause for the dogs' sicknesses has yet been identified.

Waggin' Train and Milo's Kitchen are mentioned often in consumer complaints made to the agency, and Canyon Creek is also named in a few complaints. Purina said Wednesday that there is no indication the recall is linked to the problems the FDA is investigating.

Symptoms reported to the FDA include gastrointestinal problems like vomiting and diarrhea, as well as kidney problems, which can cause dogs to drink and urinate more than usual.

The FDA says that commercially produced pet foods contain all the nutrients that pets need, so treats are not necessary for nutrition, and commercial pet food "is very safe."

Purina is a U.S. division of Swiss consumer products giant Nestle that is based in St. Louis. Milo's is owned by Del Monte Foods and is based in San Francisco.



Heal Your Pet At Home!

Best Wishes,

Dr Andrew Jones, DVM


P.S. In all truth, it's better to NEVER feed these treats.

They are of questionable nutrient value, and may harm your dog.

Stick with something real and nutritious.

My dogs LOVE freeze dried liver ( yum!)

P.P.S. I give my 2 older cats, and 2 middle aged to older dogs ONE thing regularly- and they often see it as a treat.

My supplements- Ultimate Canine and Ultimate Feline.

My dogs love it when mixed in their food with a bit of water, and my cats happily eat all the supplement with their canned food.

They are ALL getting older, but have yet to require ANY veterinary care.

What do I attribute this to?

My supplement- it could help your dogs and cats live longer, healthier, and avoid the vet.

Worth trying.

Here's where you can get your 50%OFF trial bottle:

http://www.thedogsupplement.com

http://www.thecatsupplement.com

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DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.

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