Kaytee Bird Food Recall
POTENTIAL FOR ILLNESS TO OCCUR
This recall is being initiated due to an elevated amount of vitamin D that was unintentionally added in an isolated mixing batch during the manufacturing process. CLICK HERE to see which products have been affected.
Leptospirosis Outbreak
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is getting increased reports of Leptospirosis Icterohaemorrhagiae in dogs, particularly in Detroit. Dogs are reported to have presented with peracute to acute lethargy, vomiting, and jaundice with severe clinical signs of kidney and liver failure. Nine dogs are known to have died or been euthanized. In most cases dogs have either have not been vaccinated against leptospirosis or had an uncertain vaccination history.
Case reports indicate that serovar Icterohaemmorrhagiae is the likely infecting serovar in these cases. L. Icterohaemorrhiae can cause severe disease in humans and animals. It is commonly carried by rats, but can also be transmitted dog to dog.
The Department is working with the Michigan Department of Community Health to further investigate this situation. The Department advises that dogs be vaccinated yearly against all four available serovars of leptospirosis. If a practioner suspects a case of Leptospirosis, testing (e.g. convalescent antibody titers, PCR, and/or culture) is recommended. As a reminder, Leptospirosis is a reportable disease in the State of Michigan.
To report suspect and laboratory-confirmed cases of Leptospirosis in animals contact 517/373-1077.
Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. Recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Wed, 04 May 2011 12:33:00 -0500
Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. of Paris, IL is recalling Pig Ears for Pet Treats because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling 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.
Royal Oak Sees 3 Cases Of Rabid Skunks
Royal Oak police said there has been three cases of rabid skunks reported in the last month.Since May 6, the infectious animals have been found in the 1700 block of Maxwell, 200 block of Dewey and the 1400 block of Edgewood.All of them were captured and euthanized.Any resident who encounters a suspected rabid animal should immediately contact Royal Oak police at 248-246-3500. |
Possible Salmonella Contamination
Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Diamond Puppy Formula
due to Possible Salmonella Contamination. CLICK HERE for more information.
Pet Food Recall
P&G Voluntarily Recalls One Production Lot of Dry Dog Food
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily retrieved a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. This product has already been retrieved from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported in association with this production lot to date, and no other Iams pet food products are involved.
Product affected by this announcement: Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food with Use By or Expiration Dates of February 5 or February 6, 2013.
For further information or a product replacement or refund contact P&G toll-free at 866-908-1569 (Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST) or www.iams.com.
Tortoise gets artificial wheel at vet hospital
Watch out Mr. Hare, this tortoise has a wheel. A 12-year-old African tortoise that recently had its front left leg amputated due to injury is now moving just fine, thanks to a swiveling wheel attached to his shell by doctors at Washington State University's veterinary hospital.
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This disease has NOT been diagnosed in the state of Michigan at this time.
The doctors at Southpointe are monitoring the situation and at this point do not recommend
vaccinating dogs that do not travel outside of the state. See the attached article from the
Center for Disease Control for more information on this disease.
A manuscript recently published in the journal Pediatrics showed Human Salmonella infections
linked to contaminated dry dog and cat food
Merrick Pet Care Recalls Jr. Texas Taffy Pet Treats because of possible Salmonella contamination
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, TX has recalled all lots up to and including #10364 of its Jr. Texas Taffy Pet Treats (Item #27077) because of possible Salmonella contamination. To date, no illnesses have been reported.
Michigan's First Groundhog Rabies Case Reported
The Michigan Department of Health confirmed to the Oakland County Health Division on Friday a positive case of rabies in a groundhog that had bitten a Southfield woman. Read more. |
