Fewer than 70 cases of Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe are part of the recall. Maker: Albright’s Raw Dog FoodCause: Potential salmonella contaminationAnnouncement: FDA report dated Nov. 13, 2020 (archived here)What was recalled: 2 lb. chubs of Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs, Lot #C000185, best by May 19, 2021 According to

Some dogs are more tolerant of running than others. The best judge of your dog’s jogging or running limitations is you. If you have questions, be sure to consult your veterinarian. Photo: wal_172619 This year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us were forced to figure out alternate methods of getting our daily workouts

The good news? Eating too quickly is not a serious medical problem, although it could lead to some problems. Photo: mattycoulton Help, my dog is food-obsessed! I hear this all the time from pet parents: “Why does my dog eat so fast!?” Many dogs gobble up food the moment it touches the floor. The good

A prolapsed gland of the nictitans, commonly called cherry eye, is when there is a cherry-red swelling that appears to sit on the dog’s eye. Photo: Vellicos Cherry eye is a condition that sounds like what it is: a cherry-red swelling that appears to sit on the eye. This condition looks dramatic and yet it

Does your dog know these basic commands? Photo: Pixabay Have you ever been around a rambunctious, untrained dog? The dog is barking, ignoring directions, pulling on the leash, jumping on guests, nipping at hands and generally causing chaos. Everyone in the home seems frustrated and on edge around the dog. Guests uneasily move away —

Cute, huh? Just make sure you train your new pet with consistency. Photo: stop-play You just walked out of the animal shelter carrying a soft puffball that’s going to grow into a 60-pound dog in just 1 year. You’ve got a list a mile long for your first pet store shopping trip. And while that

A total of 17 brands of pet food produced by Sunshine Mills have now been recalled because of elevated aflatoxin levels. Maker: Sunshine Mills, Inc.Cause: Potentially elevated levels of aflatoxinAnnouncement: FDA report dated Oct. 8, 2020 (archived here); expanded from original recall announcement on Sept. 2, 2020What was recalled: Various dry dog foods produced by

Wondering how much The Farmer’s Dog costs? Read this article. If you have a dog, you’ve hopefully already factored the cost of pet care into your budget. When it comes to feeding your dog, however, you’re not always better off buying the packaged kibble that’s on the grocery store shelf. It may not contain the

Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo + Superfoods Recipe Maker: Real Pet Food CompanyCause: Potential for salmonella contaminationAnnouncement: FDA report dated Sept. 22, 2020 (archived here)What was recalled: 4 lb. bags of Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo + Superfoods Recipe dry dog food, with lot code “V 07 Feb 2022” Just the single lot of this dog food — with

Do dogs like hugs? It may depend on a variety of factors — and the individual dog, of course. Photo: pisauikan Nobody wants to get bitten by a dog. Worse still, no one wants their dog to be the biter — especially where kids are involved. But say a child hugs a fluffy dog they

Certain bags of Family Pet, Heartland Farms and Paws Happy Life dry dog foods have been recalled because they may contain dangerous levels of aflatoxin. Maker: Sunshine Mills, Inc.Cause: Potentially elevated levels of aflatoxinAnnouncement: FDA report dated Sept. 2, 2020 (archived here)What was recalled: Three different types of adult dry dog foods produced by Sunshine

Do dogs smell fear? The science says yes — if by “fear” we mean chemicals produced under emotional conditions of fear and stress. Photo: simonocampo999 Has anyone ever told you, “Don’t show fear” when you encounter a strange dog? There is a long-held belief that dogs can literally “smell fear” and in some cases will

Nature’s Menu Chicken and Quail Dog Food Maker: Sunshine Mills, Inc.Cause: Potential for salmonella contaminationAnnouncement: FDA report dated Aug. 24, 2020 (archived here)What was recalled: 3 lb. and 13.5 lb. bags of Nature’s Menu Super Premium Dog Food With a Blend of Real Chicken & Quail, UPC numbers 7015514363 or 7015514365, with the following lot