Must Read: Aflatoxin Pet Food Recalls
January 1, 2021
Nicole Cammack
The recall of SportMix dog and cat foods may impact you even if you’re not feeding the food being recalled. UPDATE: JANUARY 25, 2021 The FDA released an update which indicated the recall has expanded internationally. Further, based on the number of reported deaths and illnesses as of this date this is likely the largest documented aflatoxin recall within the pet industry. UPDATE: JANUARY 11, 2021 The FDA released an update on the original recall announcement adding over 1,000 lots of pet food manufactured by Midwestern pet. Affected foods were made in their Oklahoma facility. More than seventy deaths have...
Redefining Transparency: a dirty word
May 8, 2020
Nicole Cammack
Transparency rarely exists in the pet industry. Despite what marketing tells us. So how do we fix it? There are a lot of products and companies that make health claims and clean sourcing which aim to provide a certain level of comfort to the consumer. However, most companies are not willing or able to prove it. Simple email requests for documentation of processes and testing from me, as a retailer, often go unanswered. The lack of response is sometimes from companies most pet owners know and trust. Believe it or not, some of these companies would surprise even the savviest...
What You Need to Know About EEE Virus & Your Pets
October 9, 2019
Nicole Cammack
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) risks and more need-to-know information to protect your pets. While the fall weather brings in warm thoughts of cool weather and pumpkin spice, it is still prime weather for mosquitos in most areas of the United States. The rain, pockets of humidity and early sunsets give these nuisance pests more time to wreak havoc since Mosquito-borne viral diseases are a major concern of global health and result in significant economic losses in many countries1. A deep frost will generally eliminate any remaining mosquito population, but until then read on to learn how to minimize risk for...
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