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6 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Pet food recall: Natura recalling dry food for dogs, cats and ferrets

Natura Pet Products out of Nebraska has announced a new voluntary dry pet food and treat recall of multiple brands, according to CBS Chicago on June 18. A positive test for Salmonella was found on samples on April 3. The company has been involved in a number of recalls this past year.

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Related Topix: Pets, Food and Drug Administration

8 hrs ago | Christian Science Monitor

Pet food recall: Sweeping recall affects food for cats, dogs, and ferrets

Natura is recalling all bags of Innova brand cat food and dog food, as well as all bags of California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature, and Karma branded dry pet food and treats.

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Related Topix: Pets, Food and Drug Administration

Yesterday | The Winnipeg Free Press

Bark in the park more than a lark

Visit the iTunes App Store or visit the society's website and download its free WHS iPhone app, which will allow you to register for Paws in Motion, support a walker or do a bunch of other cool stuff, like track down pet-friendly apartments, locate off-leash parks or send adopt-a-pet postcards via social media.

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Related Topix: Pets, Opinion, Travel

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Leave Fido, others at home for festival

Reporters' Notebook is a weekly feature in which our staff members share some of the stories behind the news.

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Related Topix: Pets, Shillington, PA, Berks County, PA, Fleetwood, PA

Stars and Stripes

Being responsible pet parents in Europe

Knowing your host country's laws and courtesies related to pet ownership ensures that you and your pet have a safe and enjoyable experience while living overseas.

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Related Topix: Pets, Europe, World News, Germany

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Examiner.com

Schooner Stoneworks: Soapstone carvings celebrate the human-animal bond

Self-expression is only the basis of artistic creation. All art forms of artistic articulation such as dance, music, language and writing, photography painting, graffiti art, and sculpture, are a means of communication to bond people together and create community.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

CBC News

A race to the finish line at the Ferret Frolic

Ferret owner had the chance to get together and watch their furry pets race to the finish line Saturday at the annual Ferret Frolic.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

WFAA-TV Dallas

Distemper outbreak hits big cats at Wylie non-profit rescue center

A potentially-deadly virus is spreading in animals across North Texas. Family pets may be at risk.

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News9 Oklahoma City

Health Department Reminds Oklahomans To Protect Pets From Rabies

Health officials in Oklahoma are urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets from rabies by having their pets vaccinated.

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KTEN-TV Denison

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Health officials in Oklahoma are urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets from rabies by having their pets vaccinated.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

WDWB-TV Southfield

Here's How to Keep Your Pets Protected From Heartworms This Summer

As summer heads into full swing, it is also the season for heartworm disease for dogs and cats.

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Related Topix: Pets, Food and Drug Administration

National Geographic

Traveling With Pets Overseas: A Guide to Some Quirky Rules

Previously, according to EU regulations, no one could take more than five animals across the borders of EU member countries.

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Related Topix: Pets, Dogs, Vaccinations, Health

Wed Jun 12, 2013

Tippecanoe Gazette

Rabid Bat Found In Clark County

June 12, 2013, Springfield - On Friday, June 7th, a Springfield family discovered a bat in their house.

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Related Topix: Clark County, OH, Springfield, OH, Pets

Lansing State Journal

Oscar the pig can stay with his family for now

DELTA TWP. Oscar the pot bellied pig will be able to stay with his Delta Township family in their home at least until October.

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Related Topix: Pets, Agriculture, Science

The Miami Herald

Crime Watch: Miami-Dade County has two hurricane shelters that accept pets

Since we are in hurricane season, I thought to share some information from our partners at Miami-Dade County's 311 Center.

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Related Topix: Hamsters, Pets, Guinea Pigs, Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Miami Dade County, FL, Gerbils

Patch.com

Congregation Bet Haverim to Host Pet Blessing at Mason Mill Park

If you've got a ferret or an iguana or a hamster or a dog and you'd like it to be blessed beneath the eyes of God this month, then Mason Mill Park is the place to be June 23. Congregation Bet Haverim is hosting a pet blessing at the North Druid Hills park from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., according to GA Voice .

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Related Topix: Pets, Hamsters, North Druid Hills (North Druid Hills, GA)

Tue Jun 11, 2013

IVillage

Dogs in Bowties! Ferrets in Berets! 20 Cute (& Crazy) Outfits to Buy for Your Pet

One of the few things better than a pig in a blanket is a pig in a hoodie. To buy: Pig hoodie, $27.95 at piggear.com - Take this back and tell the chef he's an ass! - Actually, he's a thoroughbred, sir.

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Related Topix: Pets, Guinea Pigs

News 4 Jax

Pets saved from death by social media

Three to four million dogs and cats are put to sleep in animal shelters across the United States each year.

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Related Topix: Pets, Guinea Pigs, Startups, Facebook

The News Journal

Keep 'em busy

You've probably heard the saying that a bored dog is a bad dog, meaning destructive.

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Related Topix: Pets, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs

Mon Jun 10, 2013

WHTC

Images from Petapalooza 2013 at Harbor Lights Middle School on June 9, 2013.

Annual Petapalooza took place this past Sunday, June 9. The event is sponsored by Mapleview Animal Hospital.

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