In The News!
San Antonio Animal Hospital Makes Headlines
June 7, 2010 is a day that one local San Antonio resident will not soon forget. It's the day that his brave nephew and firefighters pulled his three dogs from his burning home. The dogs were transported to San Antonio Animal Hospital for emergency treatment including oxygen therapy. Click here for the complete story run by The Tampa Tribune.
In 1997, a little old lady showed up with a cross-eyed kitten to be put to sleep. She couldn't take care of him and was scared he was going to make her trip. No one else wanted the cat, so he was brought to the new animal hospital on State Road 52, just west of Curley Street in San Antonio. Click here for the complete story in the Tampa Tribune.
Pet Food Recalls
July 1, 2010 - Feline’s Pride is expanding its July 1, 2010 voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10 to include the product produced on 6/21/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website for more information. Click here
June 22, 2010 - United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of its PRO-PET ADULT DAILY VITAMIN Supplement tablets for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.
The product was sold nationally at various retailers. The product comes in 100-count white plastic bottles with a light blue label, and UPC code 26851-01800. 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 on or before "06/13". The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.
Laboratory testing has revealed that one Lot of this vitamin product was contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling all unexpired Lots of the product 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 dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews 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 this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to contact United Pet Group or the place of purchase for further direction. Consumers may contact United Pet Group at 1-800-645-5154 ext. 3, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.
June 9, 2010 - The Proctor & Gamble Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Some of this product does not meet quality standards for thiamine.
Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten food - all varieties of 3 oz & 5.5 oz cans
Date on bottom of can: 09/2011 & 06/2012
This recall is limited to only Iams canned cat food in North America. No other Iams pet food is involved. Iams Veterinary Formula cat is NOT included in this voluntary recall.
For more information, pet owners should call Proctor & Gamble at (877) 340-8826.