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P&G Voluntarily Recalls a Small Amount of Iams Dry Cat Food FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 31, 2010 – CINCINNATI, The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from a specific lot of one of its dry cat food products due to potential salmonella exposure. No illnesses have been reported, and no other Iams pet food products are involved. Only one code [...]
Veterinarians reporting Possible Blue Buffalo Dog Food Concerns Veterinarians report mysterious link between dog food and hypercalcemia August 31, 2010 By: Jennifer Fiala For The VIN News Service Veterinarians are trying to discern whether roughly a dozen dogs testing positive for hypercalcemia and consuming the same high-end diet is merely coincidence or a problem with the pet food in question. The reports have cropped up on the Veterinary [...]
Merrick Pet Treat Recall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 16, 2010 - Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling all lots of its 10 oz “Beef Filet Squares” for Dogs and “Texas Hold’ems” pet treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling [...]
Flea Allergy Dermatitis Fleas are the worldwide number one cause of allergic dermatitis in dogs and cats. Symptoms of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) include scratching, chewing, licking, inflamed skin, and hair loss. Severe cases may lead to broken skin called hotspots, and granulomas – raised, edematous, oozing lesions that can cause permanent scarring. Being blood-sucking parasites, fleas can [...]
The Difference Between Colostrum and Transfer Factor If you are working to build your immune system, you should know about Transfer Factor and Colostrum. Transfer Factor is extracted from colostrum, mother’s first milk. Colostrum does contain a small amount of transfer factors. However, to get the same amount of transfer factors for a daily maintenance dosage, you will need to ingest 90 [...]
Boxer with a ‘Collar Fetish’ My dilemma of the year: does anyone have a dog or know of one with a ‘collar fetish’? Rocky, my 16-month-old Boxer has this obsessive ‘thang’ about pulling collars right over the heads of his pack mates…drives me crazy!!! I’ve tried spraying bitters on Colbie’s collar and even doused her collar with various essentials oils, [...]
Seven dogs dead after American Airlines flight (CNN) — Authorities were investigating the deaths of seven dogs after an American Airlines flight to Chicago. Flight 851 was an hour late taking off from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tuesday morning, according to Mary Frances Fagan, director of corporate communications for American Airlines. The flight arrived at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport at 8:54 a.m. with 14 dog [...]
Are You Paying For Your Dog or Cat Food? Of course you are! Did you know the average 50 LB. dog costs $720 a year for food and treats? That’s $9360 for the average pet who lives 13 years. That doesn’t include vet visits, heartworm medication, grooming, boarding or flea and tick prevention. Did you know that you could go into business with your dog [...]
TF for Sick Animals Most holistic veterinarians list annual vaccinations and commercial pet foods as the major contributory cause in the rising rates of chronic illness in pets today. Pets are becoming more and more vulnerable to chronic disease and ill health. This has led many veterinarians to search for alternatives like TF. Steven Slagle, DVM - “TF has turned [...]
Is it Too Hot for Your Pet? Tips to Prevent Heat Stroke in Pets Summer is here again, and it’s time for you to make sure your furry friend won’t get overheated. Animals tend to get easily overheated, especially if you own a long-haired pet. In the summer heat, safety is key, particularly if you run errands and have a habit of leaving your pet in the car or even [...]
Does Your Child Suffer with Ear Infections? “Healthier Kids are Happier Kids” Nothing is more important to us than to see our children healthy and happy. They are the most important people in our lives. We want to give our kids only the best things that will help them grow healthy and strong. Especially since we live in a world [...]
Proctor & Gamble Expands Voluntary Recall of Certain Pet Foods Proctor & Gamble (P&G) has expanded a recent voluntary recall of certain specialized dry pet foods due to a risk of contamination with Salmonella. The foods recalled include all dry sizes and varieties of Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas, Eukanuba Naturally Wild, Eukanuba Pure, and Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin with “best by” dates between July [...]
5 Exercise Tips to Keep Your Dog Fit & Trim Despite the Heat! Did you know that heat stroke (hyperthermia) can occur in pets that are overly exercised during a heat wave, even while outdoors? It’s true! Dogs have very few sweat glands - most are in between their paw pads - which is why they must pant in order to cool themselves down when their body temperature gets [...]
Five Plants That Can Seriously Injure Your Dog If you’re a dog lover, thoughts of summertime conjure memories of long evening strolls and outdoor recreation with your dog. In fact, you may have already started this summer to create new fond memories. Given that, the last thing you want on one of your nature walks is for your canine companion to be sidelined [...]
Iams Prescription Dry Cat Food Recalled Iams prescription dry cat food recalled by Proctor & Gamble may cause health concern to humans Proctor & Gamble has recalled Iams prescription dry cat food due to possible salmonella contamination. This product may also cause health concerns in humans handling the pet food. Two lots of the formula cat food which is specifically for cats with [...]

Lost Pets

Found-Female Spotted Basset Hound Mix Dog with lazy ears. Last seen Thursday (9-2) in Osgood. Call 852-4845 or 614-5197 for details.

Found-Male Black Lab Mix with no collar. Catherine Street-Batesville. Male Hound Mix with Blue Collar. Please call the Batesville Street Department for more Information at 934-4393.

Lost-8 month old Kitten. Grey with black stripes and brown under his chin is lost. Would have been seen around Hillcrest Avenue. Last seen on Wednesday morning. Please call 418-3737 for any information.

Found-Boxer with fawn color. 
Found near Hwy. 129 and CR 1100 North. 
Please call 765-309-8844 or 765-309-8808 
for more info.

Found-Large black dog.  St. Leon area.
Must be able to identify. Call 623-3750
Between 8 AM-1 PM for more info.

Lost-Female Great Pyrennese. Hwy.46 near Lee's RV.
Named Sugar Bear. White with tan markings on the ears.
Tail is very fluffy.  Weighs around 70-75 lbs and does have 
the double dew claws. She is a guardian and will protect a safe spot. 
She is not mean but will bark. 
She is also afraid of men. Please call 427-3804 for details. 
Her family greatly appreciates any help in getting her back.

Lost – 7 month old male Black Lab Mix. 
Should have camouflage collar/tags on. 
Please call 212-8105 for more details.

Lost-Two-year-old neutered male gray bobtail Cat. Lost 2 miles southwest of Sunman. If found, please call 623-2532.

Found-White/brown/black Coon Dog with red collar with no tags. North Delaware Road area. Call 212-2444 for details.

Found-Cats. Central Avenue-Batesville. Liberty Park Area. Thin black & white. White pals. Has collar been spayed about a month ago and still she shavings from surgery. Collar also says it has had it's shots. And a Kitten also black and white, white on chest. Call 934-4907 for details.

Found-Small/medium short hair black female dog. Some white markings on chest area. Recently had puppies. Call 933-9016 for details.

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