Mixed

Lawsuit filed for credible FDA investigation PLUS Menu Foods loses biggest customer

This week a lawsuit was filed aimed at compelling the FDA to launch a credible investigation into the pet food poisonings of companion animals, estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands, stating the FDA's five-month investigation was "whimsical."

In our second story, Menu Foods continues to suffer fall-out from the pet food scandal, this week announcing that its biggest customer is cancelling more of its orders with the pet food manufacturer.

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LA Times

Cat thyroid disease linked to chemicals

An epidemic of thyroid disease among pet cats could be caused by toxic flame retardants that are widely found in household dust and some pet food, government scientists reported Wednesday. They're wondering whether humans may be at risk too.

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Associated Content

Consumers warned about salmonella linked to pet food

According to a Pennsylvania Department of Health press release, the Department has been investigating human cases of infection from a rare type of Salmonella. Department officials believe that it possibly connected to dry dog food.

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NY Daily News

Every dog has its 'do

A Hollywood hair legend announced a line of toupees and extensions tailored to enhance the looks of teacups and Great Danes alike.

We have pictures :)

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PET HEALTH QUESTIONS

This week's requests for help

These pet health questions are answered in our "Ask A Pet Pro" blog. To see the answers to the questions, click on the link under the question.

• Itchy Eyed Dog

  My golden has such itchy eyes. He literally rubs and scratches them raw!He looks like he was punched in the eye. I have tried benadryl, changed his food to sensitive skin, changed to canned specialty food and steroids. Nothing helps.

  Any Suggestions?

  View the 4 pet pro answers to this question

• Holistic help for a crazy nervous dog

  One of my dogs has always been a bit weird but she is starting to play up tremendously and is getting more and more nervous and crazy and hard to handle. I would prefer a holistic approach and am seeking help as soon as possible.

  Thanks for your soonest reaction

  
  View the pet pro answer to this question

• Perianal Fissures help for dog

  Are there any herbs or vitamins that are harmful to canines or that interact with amoxicillian?

  Thanks for any thoughts you can share.

  View the 3 Pet Pro answers to this question

• Dog with Addison's Disease

  My dog was diagnosed 1 month ago with Addison's Disease and I was wondering if there are things that can help instead of him being on steriods and cortisol shots the rest of his life.

  Please let me know.

  Thanks

  View the 3 Pet Pro answers to this question

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Baby Panda

Someone sent us these amazing photos of a baby panda from birth through three months. We tracked down the source of the photos, they came from the World Wildlife Organization, and selected a few of the 18 photos to share with you. During our research we also found a video clip of a mama and baby panda that is very short and will make you smile.

Enjoy!

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Pet Owner Successes

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"Your staff did a wonderful job of helping me find help when my cat was sick.

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"Thanks for all your help! What a great site! "

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