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What's in a label?

With the massive pet food recall, many pet owners are nervous about buying pet food these days. So what's a pet shopper to do? There's no quick fix or short answer — but veterinarians and animal experts say reading labels is a good start.

Here's the recommendations for understanding what those ingredients on pet food labels means courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration and pet health experts.

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If you're cooking at home, know what to feed your pets

Ever since the massive pet food recall by Menu Foods, some pet owners have decided not to take any chances. They've been cooking for their pets, and feeding them prepared foods made for human consumption.

But if you think pets can thrive on the same diet we do, you're making a huge mistake.

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FDA

The up-to-date list of recalled pet food products

Del Monte Pet Products has become the latest company to voluntarily recall some of its brands of foods. They include Jerky Treats Beef Flavor Dog Snacks and Pounce Meaty Morsels Moist Chicken Flavor Cat Treats.

The company said two other products sold under private labels also are affected: Ol' Roy Beef Flavor Jerky Strips Dog Treats and Ol' Roy Beef Flavor Snack Stick Dog Treats.

Del Monte said it was recalling the food after learning that the wheat gluten supplied to it from a Chinese plant contained melamine.

----- Eight In One, Inc., a division of United Pet Group, Inc., is voluntarily recalling nationally all lots of Dingo Chicken Jerky treats due to Company concerns that the jerky treats have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.

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Heros

'Dog saves man, man saves cat' stories

Here are two stories about heros. The first story is about a woman who was choking to death, and how her labrador came to the rescue and saved her life. The second story is about a cat who owes one of his lives to the man who went to extraordinary lengths to revive him.

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK

The full Ellen Degeneres American Express Commercial

The commercial most often shown on TV is very cute. This is a 2 minute version that is full of funny and charming moments. Enjoy!

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