Board Certified Animal Nutritionist, registered Feed Microsopist and certified Professional Animal Scientist Dr. Gary Pusillo is available to discuss the warning signs of
food illness in your pet, what steps to take if you suspect your pet is sick, how pet owners can safeguard against food illnesses, and what to look for when selecting pet foods.
Not exact matches
«Melamine is an ingredient that should not be
in pet food at any level,» Stephen Sundlof, director of the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, said at a press conference, adding that the agency is «not yet fully certain that melamine is the cause of
illness and death
in pets.»
«We have not had a lot of
illnesses in pets as a result of
pet food.»
FDA says a chemical linked to the deaths and
illnesses of hundreds of dogs and cats may have been intentionally added to an ingredient
in pet food to artificially enhance its protein levels
When reviewing the complaints (
in the future) take into consideration that
in some cases the
pet food or treat is not the cause of
illness or death.
Raw
foods have been linked to serious
illness and even fatalities
in pets.
Most holistic veterinarians list commercial
pet foods as one of the major contributory causes
in the rising rates of chronic
illness in pets today.
The ASPCA believes that responsible care includes appropriate amounts of nutritious, species - appropriate
food and clean water to support good health; basic veterinary care including vaccinations and parasite control; necessary grooming and training; exercise; social interaction; diligence
in identifying and eliminating hazardous substances and situations [See Use of Taste - aversive Additives to Antifreeze, and on Dog Chews / Treats]; using good judgment when exposing
pets to potentially stressful situations; prompt treatment for
illness or injury; and,
in the case of dogs, cats, ferrets and rabbits, sterilization before puberty.
In the wake of an Australian Veterinary Journal article outlining a study of dogs exposed to dried chicken treats produced in China, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it has received a total of approximately 3,000 reports of pet illness possibly related to the consumption of jerky treats, including 580 death
In the wake of an Australian Veterinary Journal article outlining a study of dogs exposed to dried chicken treats produced
in China, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it has received a total of approximately 3,000 reports of pet illness possibly related to the consumption of jerky treats, including 580 death
in China, the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it has received a total of approximately 3,000 reports of
pet illness possibly related to the consumption of jerky treats, including 580 deaths.
Many dogs died and many thousands more suffered significant
illness and permanent damage due to dozens of commercial dog
food manufacturers using substandard ingredients and contaminants
in their
pet foods.
If your
pet is ill or has too much
food in his / her stomach, or if the vet has concerns about any other condition that might put your
pet at risk under anesthesia, we will ask that you postpone surgery until the
illness or condition is resolved.
Ever since the association between these products and
illness was made
in 2007, the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned consumers to not give these treats to their
pets.
Always keep your
pet's
food and feeding schedule consistent
in the kennel, as dietary changes can cause vomiting, diarrhea or other
illness.
The pace of the reported
illnesses appears to have slowed, but federal
Food and Drug Administration officials are now seeking extra help from veterinarians and
pet owners
in solving the ongoing puzzle.
Give very specific instructions for your
pet's care including medications,
food portions, time of feedings, toys or treats allowed, contact phone numbers, veterinarian phone number and what to do
in case of
illness or emergency;
There is no doubt
in my mind that many cats and dogs have become ill from the contaminants that are often present
in dry
pet foods yet nobody (including the veterinarian and
pet owner) puts 2 + 2 together and realizes that the diet is the source of the
pet's
illness.
* Breaking news: study shows unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals
in pet food * Aflatoxin caused illness in recalled Kroger pet foods * FDA seeking comments on proposed PETNet * Food Safety Bill signed into law * Small animals re-protected * Bottled water report * Medicated topical creams for people can harm pets * Nordic Naturals introduces new fish oil products for pet
food * Aflatoxin caused
illness in recalled Kroger
pet foods * FDA seeking comments on proposed PETNet *
Food Safety Bill signed into law * Small animals re-protected * Bottled water report * Medicated topical creams for people can harm pets * Nordic Naturals introduces new fish oil products for pet
Food Safety Bill signed into law * Small animals re-protected * Bottled water report * Medicated topical creams for people can harm
pets * Nordic Naturals introduces new fish oil products for
pets 2.
2005, recalled all of its dry
pet food made
in La Encrucijada, Venezuela for verified contaminants causing
illness.
(1) Therapeutic
Pet Food — We will cover the incremental cost of therapeutic pet food when recommended and dispensed by your veterinarian in the treatment of injuries or symptomatic illnesses covered by this policy for up to two months of feed
Food — We will cover the incremental cost of therapeutic
pet food when recommended and dispensed by your veterinarian in the treatment of injuries or symptomatic illnesses covered by this policy for up to two months of feed
food when recommended and dispensed by your veterinarian
in the treatment of injuries or symptomatic
illnesses covered by this policy for up to two months of feeding.
Veterinarians and clients alike can report cases of animal
illness associated with
pet food in two ways: (1) call the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator
in their state, or (2) report electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal.
Barring any special needs,
illness - related deficiencies, or instructions from your vet, your
pet should be able to get all the nutrients he or she needs from high - quality commercial
pet foods, which are specially formulated with these standards
in mind.
The FDA has been unable to tie the
illnesses specifically to Chinese - made
pet foods, despite testing more than a thousand samples and inspecting factories
in China.
Colorado: Ark - Valley Humane Society: Buena Vista (
pet food) The Cartwright Foundation: Denver / Front Range region (veterinary care assistance) Cat Care Society: Lakewood (spay / neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care) Colorado
Pet Pantry: Denver / Boulder - metro (
pet food) Colorado State University Companion Care Fund: Fort Collins (veterinary care assistance) Colorado State University Pets Forever Program: Larimer County (various services for low - income or disabled
pet - owners) Denkai Animal Sanctuary: Northern Colorado (spay / neuter and veterinary assistance) Dreampower Animal Rescue: Colorado Springs (temporary foster program) Every Creature Counts: Fort Lupton (spay / neuter assistance) The Feline Fix: Denver (spay / neuter assistance) For Pets» Sake Humane Society: Cortez (assistance for emergency veterinary care, spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay / Neuter Clinic: Fort Collins (assistance with
pet food, spay / neuter, vaccinations and financial assistance for sugeries) Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter: Aspen (spay / neuter assistance) Good Samaritan
Pet Center: Denver (spay / neuter assistance) Humane Society of Pagosa Springs: Pagosa Springs (spay / neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care) League for Animals and People of the Summit (LAPS):: Summit County (financial assistance to low - income families living or working
in Summit County, for
pet spay / neuter, life - shortening
illnesses or unexpected high vet bills; discounted spay / neuter vouchers for higher incomes) MaxFund: Denver (
pet food, spay / neuter assistance, vaccination assistance) PAWS Colorado: Denver metro area (
pet food, cat litter, veterinary care assistance / volunteers to aid low - income persons with HIV / AIDS and other debilitating
illnesses) PetAid Colorado: Denver (assistance with veterinary care including spay / neuter) Pikes Peak
Pet Pantry: Colorado Springs (
pet food / litter,
pet supplies,
pet prescription diet assistance, and grooming assistance) SpayToday: Lakewood (low - cost spay / neuter)
Connecticut: Connecticut Humane Society: Newington (assistance for necessary veterinary medical care including spay / neuter and vaccination assistance,
pet food bank) or Connecticut Humane Society Fox Veterinary Clinic (veterinary care assistance) Dogology: (
pet food pantry available to residents referred by
food bank administrators
in the Farmington Valley) The Friends of Windsor Animal Care and Control Inc.: Windsor (
pet food assistance) Milford Animal Control: Milford (
pet food bank) STARelief and
Pet Assistance: Statewide (veterinary care grant program,
pet food, temporary fostering / emergency shelter and
pet hospice care) With Love From Lily: financial assistance for veterinary expenses for low income families
in the case of
illness or disease
We believe
in helping
pets and our county by providing temporary supplies of
pet food to families suffering from unemployment, seniors on fixed incomes and families that are dealing with chronically
illnesses where resources are tightly dedicated.
Over time, the ongoing ingestion of
food that is not species - appropriate can create
illness and dysfunction
in your
pet's body, particularly
in the form of chronic, unchecked inflammation.
The turning point came
in 2007, when a rash of
pet deaths and
illnesses associated with a contaminated ingredient sourced from China led to mass
pet -
food product recalls.
The
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reaching out to
pet owners and veterinarians for help
in its ongoing investigation into mysterious jerky
pet treat - related
illnesses.
Even though manufacturers of commercial
pet foods have made incredible strides
in providing high - quality
food choices that put common kibble to shame, nutritional supplements can further bolster a
pet's natural defenses against germs, pollutants and stress, as well as help fight
illness.
Make sure your
pet maintains a proper weight and watch for any changes
in appearance, changes
in water or
food intake, lumps or bumps, or abnormal behavior that may signal
illness.
Case
in point: the widespread contamination of melamine (a chemical used
in the production of plastics, which imitates protein) rocked the
pet food industry not so long ago, and led to thousands of deaths and
illnesses.
· A handout containing identification information (
in the event you get separated from your
pet) · Current photo of
pet ·
Pet's descriptive features (age, sex, neutered / non-neutered status, color (s), and approximate weight) · Microchip number · Owner contact information (cell phone, work phone, home phone) · Contact information of a close relative or friend, · A handout with boarding instructions [443 KB], such as feeding schedule, medications, and any known allergies and behavior problems · Documents, medications, and
food should be stored
in waterproof containers Protect Yourself from Injury and
Illness
Lehigh Valley Zoo Schnecksville, PA Jan 2017 — Dec 2017 • Provided appropriate care, feeding, and reproduction services to wild and exotic animals • Cleaned animal fields • Trimmed and watered plants, replaced nesting and bedding material
in keeping instructions • Watched over animals for indications of
illness, injuries or other strange conditions • Measured and prepared
food items for
pets Maintained cleanliness conditions around feeding areas
• Provided
food and water to animals according to scheduled diet plans • Walked and exercised the animals • Communicated with
pet owners regarding appropriate animal care guidelines • Bathed the animals timely and communicated any signs of
illness in any animal directly to the veterinary department
• Proven record of effectively looking after animals
in shelters and facilities to ensure their physical and emotional wellbeing • Highly experienced
in observing animals» appearances and activities for general physical conditions and obvious signs of
illnesses • Well - versed
in handling cleaning and disinfecting activities, to ward off potential diseases and ailments • Demonstrated expertise
in restraining animals for check - ups and medicine administration, while ensuring that they remain comfortable and safe • Proficient
in determining the type and amount of
food required for each animal under care, and effectively creating correlating meal plans to meet their nutritional needs • Adept at washing, brushing and clipping animals» coats to ensure that they remain clean and healthy • Well - versed
in providing treatment through mouth and IVs and contacting vets to secure treatments • First - hand experience
in up - keeping animal pens and stables by ensuring that they are sanitizes on a regular basis • Focused on ensuring animal safety during transport between facilities by following set rules for animal care and transport • Qualified to provide first aid to animals
in instances of emergencies to ensure their safety and wellbeing • Exceptionally talented
in providing education to
pet owners regarding the physical and emotional care of animals