Archive for December 2011
Iams Issues Recall
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has issued a recall for a single production lot of Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. Read more
Blind Dog and Best Friend Seek New Home Together
This bonded pair of best friends are seeking a new home – together. Read more
Foul Play Suspected in Death of Police K-9
Police in Moore, Oklahoma are investigating the suspicious death of one of their K9 officers. Read more
Lost Pet Alert Network Seeks to Help Reunite Missing Pets with Owners
With millions of homeless pets currently housed at overburdened animal shelters or wandering free on the streets, Bayer’s Animal Health Division announced today the launch of the “Lost Pet Alert Network,” a virtual community of veterinary clinics, pet owners and animal shelters that is designed to share information about lost pets in order to more easily and quickly reunite them with their owners. Read more
Kimbo's Quest
Kimbo Slice the Bulldog goes on an impossible mission to enter a treehouse at Finca Bellavista…and accomplishes his mission with a ride on a zipline. Read more
A Record Breaking Journey
Comedian and actor Owen Benjamin and his dog, Benny, have set out to do what no passenger (or pawsenger) has done before – visit the most airports in a month and set a new record as the world’s most frequent flyer. Read more
Baggage Handler Fired After Reporting Animal Abuse
A Nevada baggage handler says she was forced to choose between her morals and her paycheck – and that she was fired for choosing to do the right thing.
Top Ten Reasons Mutts are Awesome
Approximately 3-4 million animals are euthanized every year (1), many of which are mixed breed dogs. In honor of National Mutt Day, petMD.com has put together the top ten reasons dog lovers should adopt mixed breed dogs (aka mutts). Read more
