The FDA has announced a recall of 10 oz. packages of Merrick Beef Filet Squares sold with a package date of   “Best By 111911” because of the possibility of Salmonella contamination. We will continue to monitor this and update if any additional Merrick products are affected by the recall, or if any illness associated […]

For all you film buffs, a new film will be showing at SIFF between Jan. 22-27. Mine is a documentary that challenges us to see the way we treat animals in our society as a reflection of how we treat ourselves—and each other. It is told against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina. You can view […]

Click here for a mindless diversion when you’re not quite sure how to get the inside of your screen clean enough for your liking. Sent along to us by our friends at Cascade Pet Hospital in Seattle!

We’re pleased to announce that the large bags of the canine Orijen Fish formula are once again available and in stock. We hope the temporary shortage over the past couple of months has now been resolved!

Are you a regular user of Facebook? If so, we’d love to hear from you as we put together our fledgling Facebook Fan Page. We figure the more we listen to those who are using Facebook, the more useful our page will be. Let us know what would be useful or serve you best!

An article in the December issue of The Whole Dog Journal cautions about the danger of dogs ingesting paintballs. Some paintballs contain osmotic laxatives, which can lead to “salt poisoning”. Symptoms include vomiting, disorientation and diarrhea. Osmotic laxatives stimulate the intestines to absorb water from the body, including the brain, which can lead to hemorrhage. […]

Swine Flu (H1N1) has been less in the news over the past few months than it was earlier this year. A few months ago, an article was published which indicated it was not possible for humans to transmit the virus to their pets, or vice versa. In November, the first reported case of Feline H1N1 […]