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Veterinary Q & A - B.A.R.F. Diet
It is commonly known as the "Bones And Raw Food" or "Biologically Appropriate Raw Food" diet. What exactly is in this diet? Is this method of feeding something you should consider for your pets? Find out what our readers have to say in this interactive article.
Pet Food Recall Information & Timeline
This is the page to find information, news and a general timeline of the pet food recall events, since first reported in the Veterinary Medicine blog March 17, 2007.
Pet Food Recall Recap -- May 6, 2007
The scope of the pet food recall continues to expand. Now consumers need to be aware of the growing number of human food recalls as well; namely pork and chicken meat known to be contaminated with melamine.
Pet Food Recall Extended to Human Foods
The distinction between the pet foods and human foods being recalled is starting to blur. News of contaminated pork reaching human dinner tables was released last week from a hog farm in California. The hogs were fed food salvaged from pet food manufacturers before the recall. Now the FDA has issued warnings for pork in 6 states as well as chicken meat. This article is a collection of the leading headlines regarding the contaminated wheat, corn and rice recalls -- for both pet and human food.
Pet Food Recall: Rethinking Pet and Human Food Choices
I have been reading as much as I can on the pet food recall, as I am sure many pet lovers have. The volume of news is at times overwhelming. With news of the possibility of tainted food extending to human food, I feel that this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Pet Food Recall - Pet Lovers Speak Up
The massive pet food recall voluntarily initiated by Menu Foods has pet owners worried, confused and angry. Learn what people are saying on the VetMed blog and elsewhere in this article.
Nutrition Glossary From Vetri-Science® Laboratories
Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont provides an ingredient breakdown and key terminology for pet nutitional supplements.
Viewer Viewpoint - The BARF Diet
A viewer-submitted piece in reponse to: Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods, The BARF Diet. How this diet worked for her pets and what her personal experiences have been feeding a raw diet.
Nasc Quality Seal Helps Ensure Consumers Receive Quality Animal Supplements
As part of its ongoing effort to improve and standardize the animal supplement industry, National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) initiated its Quality Seal Program. The Seal is a way for consumers to know that when they buy a product, they buy from a reputable manufacturer that has successfully completed a facility audit.
Pet owners are checking the labels!
Veterinary press release for Pawmax nutritional and performance supplements for dogs.