EDUCATION

 

 

THIS PAGE WILL BE DEDICATED TO KEEPING ALL DOG LOVERS INFORMED AND UP TO DATE

**********************************************************************

AVMA Warns of Potential New Threat to Our Pets

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recently
Been made aware of several complaints from pet owners and
Veterinarians that multiple brands of jerky treats manufactured in
China have been making pets sick. Symptoms of illness have included
Vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. To our knowledge, no deaths have
Been reported.

The AVMA posted an alert on its Web site on September 13 to inform
Its members and the public about what was known. Today, the American
College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) issued a statement
Saying it also has become aware of an unusual number of dogs
Presenting similar symptoms and abnormal test results associated with
Consumption of some jerky treats.
http://www.delmonte.com/petfoodrecall.html

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently testing several
Products to see if a contaminant can be found. So far, they have
Ruled out melamine, one of the chemicals that led to the massive pet
Food recall this spring, but have yet to identify anything that might
Be making pets sick.

While a list of brand/product names of affected treats is not yet
Available, the AVMA has learned that all complaints have involved
Jerky treats from China. We recommend that pet owners use their best
Judgment in this matter.

Jerky Treats Recall: http://www.delmonte.com/petfoodrecall.html

**********************************************************************

FOODS TOXIC TO DOGS:

**********************************************************

Click here:

BEWARE OF COCOA MULCH!

 

 

***********************************************************

There is so much helpful information on this site!

http://www.peteducation.com/default.cfm

 

EASY TICK REMOVAL

A School Nurse has written the info below -- good enough
to share  And it really works!!

I had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best
way  to remove a  tick. This is great, because it works in
those places where it's some times difficult to get to with
tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of
dark hair, etc.
 

 

 

 Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the
tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a
few seconds  (15-20), the tick will come out on it's own
and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away.

This technique has worked every time I've used it (and
that was frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the
patient and easier for me.

Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can't see that this
would be damaging in any way. I even had my doctor's
wife call me for advice because she had one stuck to
her back and she couldn't reach it with tweezers. She 
used this method and immediately called me back to
say, "It  worked!"

 

 

Home BEWARE OF COCOA MULCH! Here is your Pets eTip DOG WHISPERER

 

 

ONLINE APPLICATION

 Like to make a donation? Just click on a button below.

Thank you!

We are 501 (C) (3) Public Tax-Exempt Organization under the IRS tax code.  We were Incorporated under the laws of the State of California in the year 1997.  

RESCUE RESPONSIBILITY EDUCATION

Comments on the website or questions, email webmaster

To contact a representative of POOCH email CONTACT

To contact a POOCH Officer for 2007 Contact Us

To contact the Newsletter Editor Karen
 

snail mail address:

P.O.O.C.H
P.O. Box 962
Citrus Heights, CA 95611-0962

Hit Counter

 

Website created 16 Aug 2001
Updated weekly

Web Designed by
Sue Harke & Jeri Bonk

Web Space Donated by
Roy T. Bonk D.D.S


Your Suggestions   Gratefully Received!

Please sign our  Guest Book