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Dog Food is Responsible for Salmonella Outbreak in Humans

Dog food is meant for dogs to eat. It is made specifically for dogs; most humans do not eat pet food. Then why are humans picking up salmonella from pet food? So far, 22 people have gotten salmonella. A few of the brands that are responsible are Diamond Pet Food’s “Chicken Soup for the Pet [...]

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Readers’ Choice: Nominate Your Favorite Local Pet Supply Shop

What’s the best pet supply store in San Anselmo and Fairfax?  Before we do, we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and pet owners who know a thing or two about the best place to stock up on pet supplies to nominate the best pet supply shops. Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program, and [...]

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Hints from Heloise: Two dogs are better than one

Dear Heloise: I am writing to suggest adopting two dogs, if you can afford it. I always had one dog at a time and never thought about the dog being lonely all day, with nothing to do but eat and sleep. I was at work, so the dog was alone. No wonder I would get [...]

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Dog Food Salmonella Lawsuit Filed by Pritzker Olsen Attorneys on …

MINNEAPOLIS, May 30, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – National food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen has filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit against Diamond Pet Food Processors and Costco Wholesale Corp. in connection with the dog food Salmonella Infantis outbreak that has sickened at least 15 people in nine states, including Alabama, Connecticut, [...]

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What’s the Best Pet Supply Store in Fair Oaks? Nominate Here

You can buy pet supplies all over the place these days, from the neighborhood convenience store to the high-traffic mega-store. The question here is: Which is the best in Fair Oaks? We tend to think of pet ownership as inexpensive and low-maintenance. But pet owners know that all those little things add up—food, chew toys, [...]

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Dog Days of Summer pet food drive at Agave Southwestern Grill

Description Angelina’s Ristorante, Southwest Florida’s premier Italian dining experience, is once again responding to the needs of Lee County Domestic Animal Services’ Community Pet Pantry. During Dog Days of Summer, every Wednesday from June 13 through August 29, Angelina’s Ristorante will donate a percentage of all sales to support Lee County Domestic Animal Services’ Community [...]

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What’s the Pet Supply Shop in the 94941?

The arrival of Pet Food Express in the Alto shopping center last month raised the stakes for the stalwart pet supply stores already in the 94941. We want you to decide who is the best in town. Before we do, we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and pet owners who know a thing or [...]

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Pet store moving to bigger space

Advertisement As any pet owner knows, the more space an animal has to move, the better their quality of life. The same is true for the business that sells them and their accessories. The Jungle Pet Shop will be moving to a new store space at 29 W. Victory Way. The former location of Sharyn’s [...]

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Outrageous pet foods

When it comes to feeding their pets, many owners are willing to go the extra mile to get the best for their companions, from purchasing ultra-expensive organic kibbles to buying up freshly prepared meals in the refrigerated section that never touch a can. And while it certainly makes sense for pet owners to want the [...]

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Pets on Parade: Oak Lawn Puts on the Dog

Dozens of dogs and even a guinea pig marched in the Oak Lawn Chamber’s annual pet parade on Saturday. Watch the video of the Oak Lawn Pet Parade 2012. Wearing silly costumes or coming as themselves, dogs pranced down 99th Street, occasionally stopping at one of several watering stations along the parade route. Nobody seemed [...]

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