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P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.
The following dry pet food products are included:
| Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas |
All dry sizes and varieties |
01Jul10 – 01Dec11 |
All UPC Codes |
| Eukanuba Naturally Wild |
All dry sizes and varieties |
01Jul10 – 01Dec11 |
All UPC Codes |
| Eukanuba Pure |
All dry sizes and varieties |
01Jul10 – 01Dec11 |
All UPC Codes |
| Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin |
All dry sizes |
01Jul10 – 01Dec11 |
All UPC Codes |
The affected products are sold in veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers throughout the United States and Canada. No canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement. A full listing of UPC codes can be found at www.iams.com.
These products are made in a single, specialized facility. In cooperation with FDA, P&G determined that some products made at this facility have the potential for salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling all products made at this facility.
Consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed should discard them. People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
For further information or a product replacement or refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8823 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).
Contact:
P&G Consumer Relations – 877-340-8823
Media Contact: Jason Taylor 513-622-3205
Foster's & Smith / Pro-pet / Excel / Petco Product Recall
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United Pet Group Voluntarily Expands Recall of Nutritional Supplements For Dogs to Include Additional Tablet and Powdered-Form Products for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Consumers Contact: (877) 399-5226
Media Contact: Carey Phelps (770) 360-5292
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2010 – United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination. The list of recalled products is provided below. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.
The recalled products are sold nationally at various retailers. The products include various United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel branded products for dogs and cats, and certain other private label brands of the same products. All of the affected products are in tablet and powdered form. These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets. The affected products are those with expiration dates that include and are between "01/2013" and "06/2013." Products with expiration dates earlier than 01/2013 or later than 06/2013 are not included in this recall. The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.
Laboratory testing has revealed that some lots of some of these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling the additional products out of an abundance of caution.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
People who handle these products can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with them or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the product should contact their healthcare providers.
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to contact United Pet Group or the place of purchase for fur
ther direction. Consumers may contact United Pet Group at 1-877-399-5226, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.
TABLE OF RECALLED PRODUCTS
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13
| 353 |
825141273447 |
Doctors Foster and Smith Brewers Yeast Mega-Tabs with Garlic and Essential Fatty Acids 180 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| 5619 |
18065056191 |
5619 Nature's Miracle Pet Mess Easy Clean-up Net WT 12oz |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| 1152092 |
800443076576 |
Petco Breath Tabs for Dogs Liver Flavor 50 TabletsPetco Breath Tabs for Dogs Liver Flavor 50 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| 33805 |
825141059485 |
Doctors foster and Smith Dis-Taste Small Dog Tablets 250 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| 33806 |
825141008629 |
Doctors Foster and Smith Ext Strength Dis-Taste Tablets 180 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| 33807 |
825141063680 |
Doctors Foster and Smith Ext Strength Dis-Taste Tablets 500 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| 35908 |
825141095629 |
Doctors Foster and Smith Fresh Breath Tablets for Dogs 100 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| 36763 |
825141291250 |
Doctors Foster and Smith Cran Health Support Normal Urinary Tract Health 60 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
673110 bottle
1094181 box |
800443037065 |
Petco Ear Powder For Dogs 1oz (28g) Box Label |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| 72157 |
825141055043 |
Doctors Foster and Smith Brewers Yeast Tablets for Dogs and Cats 750 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| 9305 |
825141003921 |
Doctors Foster and Smith Ear Powder Net WT 1oz (28g) |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| 9306 |
825141005154 |
Doctors Foster and Smith Ear Powder Net WT 4oz (113g) |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| J707 |
26851007074 |
Excel 3 in 1 Ear Powder Ear Care Net WT 1oz(28g) |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| J7110 |
26851071105 |
Excel Glucosamine Joint Care 120 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| J7113 |
26851071136 |
Excel Glucosamine with MSM Joint Care 120 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| J720 |
26851007203 |
Excel Deter Coprophagia Treatment Behavioral Aid 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| J724 |
26851007241 |
Excel Deter Coprophagia Treatment Behavioral Aid 500 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| J7311 |
26851073116 |
Excel Gas Preventative Digestive Aid Digestive Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| J7315 |
26851073154 |
Excel Calm-Quil Calming Tablets Behavior Aid 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| J74016 |
26851074014 |
DDS Dental Breath Mints Breath Control 40 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| K1723 |
26851017233 |
DDS Dental Breath Tabs Breath Control 200 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| K1775 |
26851017752 |
Pro-Pet Brewers Yeast Daily Supplement 250 Chew Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| K701 |
26851007012 |
Excel Calcium Daily Supplement 125 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| K746 |
26851007463 |
Excel Ca
lcium Daily Supplement 500 Tasty Chew tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| K776/PR |
26851007760 |
PR Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat 150 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| K777/1 |
26851007777 |
Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care 600 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| K778 |
26851007784 |
Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care 1000 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| K785 |
26851007852 |
Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care Mega Tabs 216 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| N1701 |
26851017011 |
Pro-Pet Senior Daily Vitamin Supplement 100 Tasty Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| N700TR |
26851007005 |
Excel Pupply Multi Vitamin 100 Tasty Chew Tabs Time Release |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| N7301 |
26851073017 |
Excel Small Breed Multi Vitamin 45 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| N7309 |
26851073093 |
Excel Lutein Vision Maintenance Eye Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| N845TR |
26851008453 |
Excel Adult Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-78030 |
26851780304 |
Excel Advantage Adult Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-78031 |
26851780311 |
Excel Advantage Puppy Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/
13 |
| P-78032 |
26851780328 |
Excel Advantage Senior Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-78033 |
26851780335 |
Excel Advantage Skin and Coat Essentials 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
| P-78034 |
26851780342 |
Excel Advantage Glucosamine
Plus 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-78035 |
26851780359 |
Excel Advantage Glucosamine Advanced Strength 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-78065 |
26851780656 |
Excel Adult Multivitamin 120 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-78066 |
26851780663 |
Excel Senior Multi Vitamin 120 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-82530 |
26851825302 |
Pro-Pet Glucosamine Joint Care 60 Chew Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-82531 |
26851825319 |
Pro-Pet Stool-Eating Preventative(Corprophagia Treatment) 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-82534 |
26851825340 |
Pro-Pet Anti-Stress Calming Tabs 60 Chew Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-82562 |
26851825623 |
Pro-Pet Glucosamine Plus Joint Care 100 Chew Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-82618 |
26851826187 |
Pro-Pet Breath Tabs 40 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-82619 |
26851826194 |
Pro-Pet Breath Mints 200 Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-82654 |
26851826545 |
Pro-Pet Gas Relief Digestive Aid 40 Chew Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-82656 |
26851826569 |
Pro-Pet Glucosamine Advanced Joint Powder Net WT 10oz(283g) |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-82658 |
26851826583 |
Pro-Pet Daily Vitamin Supplement Powder Net WT 10oz (283g) |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-83062 |
26851830627 |
Pro-Pet Puppy and Small Breed Daily Vitamin Supplement 100 Chew Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-83065 |
26851830658 |
Pro-Pet Glucosamine Advanced Joint Care 60 Chew Tablets |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-N78012 |
26851780120 |
Excel Joint Ensure Moderate Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-N78013 |
26851780137 |
Excel Joint Ensure Advanced Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 |
| P-N78014 |
26851780144 |
Excel Flare-Away Joint Tabs 60 Tasty Chew Tabs |
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13
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Top five tips for Fourth of July Pet Health and Safety
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By: Chryssa Rich
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, the booms and bangs of the Fourth of July celebration start a week before the official holiday. Every summer, pet owners are told to be mindful of pet health and safety during this holiday.
By following the simple tips below, you can prevent your pet from becoming what many shelters call a “July 4th pet,” or a pet that becomes frightened, runs away and ends up in a shelter.
1. Keep your pets in a quiet room.
When fireworks start going off in your neighborhood, make sure your pets are safely confined in a quiet, escape-proof area. Drawing the blinds and turning on a radio can help muffle the noise. If you’re celebrating at home, don’t assume your pets will be okay outside just because you’re there. The sudden pop of a firecracker could send them running.
2. Don’t console a frightened pet.
It sounds counterintuitive and while there is debate over the issue, consoling a frightened pet could reinforce the fearful behavior by essentially saying, “You have a reason to be afraid.” Instead, make sure your pet is in a safe area and go about your normal business. Your reaction to the fireworks will show your pet there’s nothing to fear. You can also distract your four-pawed friend with a toy and praise him or her for non-fearful behavior, like tail-wagging.
3. Make sure your pet is properly identified.
Frightened pets are much stronger than we think, and an ordinarily calm dog can bolt and break free from a leash or jump from a car with little warning. If an unexpected bang causes your pet to run, a proper collar, tags and/or microchip will give you peace of mind.
4. If you have a high-stress pet, consult your veterinarian.
If your pet usually reacts fearfully to loud sounds like thunder or garbage trucks, consult your veterinarian about pet health and ask your vet how to reduce your pet’s anxiety. Your pet’s doctor should be able to provide helpful guidelines about dog health care.
5. On the big night, leave your pets at home, inside.
Your city’s fireworks display might be at Fido’s favorite park, but he won’t like it much when the ground shakes from explosives. Before you leave, make sure your pets are safely inside an escape-proof area. Don’t underestimate the skills of a scared dog – there have been accounts of dogs pushing open doors and digging under fences to get away.
Most pet owners consider their pets to be part of their families, and it’s no fun when we have to exclude them from family events. But the 4th of July is one time pet owners really ought to put their own feelings aside and do what’s best for pet health and safety.
P&G Recalls Specific Canned Cat Foods Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
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CINCINNATI, June 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE: PG) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats. Cats that were fed these canned products as their only food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency.
The following Iams canned cat foods are included:
Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten Food – all varieties of 3 oz & 5.5 oz cans dated 09/2011 to 06/2012 on bottom.
This recall is limited to only Iams canned cat food distributed in North America. No other Iams pet food is involved. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, signs may include ventroflexion (downward curving) of the neck, wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these signs. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
Consumers who have purchased canned cat food with these codes should discard it. For further information or a product refund, call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8826 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST).
Heartworm Disease: Start Protecting Your Dog Now!!!
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Mosquitoes cause Heartworm Disease, and here in Indiana, it’s that time of year that the mosquitoes are out in full force. Make sure your dog is protected!!! Whether the new addition to your family is an adult dog or a young puppy, it's essential that you visit us to make sure your new pet is tested for heartworms and begins an ongoing prevention program.
Prevention is safer, easier, and far more economical.
Heartworm disease treatment can be dangerous for your dog and stressful for your family. Eliminating adult heartworms can pose serious risks to dogs because arteries may have been damaged by heartworm-related lesions and obstructed by worms that have been killed to treat the disease. Complexity and risks associated with eliminating heartworm disease in dogs are influenced by the dog's overall health, the extent of the worm population, and degree of damage that has resulted from the presence of heartworms. More than one round of treatment may be required in some cases.
If your dog has not been tested for the presence of heartworms, your we can perform the appropriate testing and get your dog started on a monthly heartworm preventative. Click here for a $5.00 Rebate for purchasing 12 doses of Heartgard.
Click here to read more about the dangers of Heartworm Disease in Dogs.
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