"A Silent Recall" Iams Food

posted by Food bug lady

Price Chopper posted and then pulled posting regarding "elevated aflatoxin levels". Per Iams it is not a food recall but a product pull, that some of the bags do not meet our standards. It is a "silent recall" that the manufacturers do not want consumers to know about.

Products Pulled:
Iams Original with Chicken Cat Food
UPC 1901403915
Lot Number 12794177D3
Size 6.8 lbs.

Iams Original with Chicken Cat Food
UPC 1901410504
Lot Number 12794177I5
Size 4 lbs.

Iams Lamb Meal with Rice Dog Food
UPC 1901403735
Lot Number 12794177J4
Size 15 lbs.

Reason for Recall:
The product is being recalled due to elevated aflotoxin levels."

Aflatoxin is found in corn, peanuts, cottonseeds, milk & tree nuts. After absorbtion they are carried to the liver via the circulatory system. Where they are converted to toxins where they bind to covalently to intracellular macromolecules such as DNA, RNA & protein enzymes, resulting in damage to liver cells.


see articles: Truth about Pet Food.com by Susan Thixton
The Food Bug Lady (aka Phyllis Entis/ http://efoodalert.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/recalls-and-alerts-november-25-2011-2/),
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/more-than-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-mycotoxins.html

Happy Thanksgiving To All!!

From everyone here at A Diamond In The Ruff we wish you and your family a "Very Happy Thanksgiving"!!!



Reminder that we will be closed 11/24 through 11/27 for the holiday.

Happy Birthday to Bear & Sophie!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday to Sophie. Sophie shares her birthday with her friend Bear. She has many friends, she is fun loving, enjoys playing with everyone she meets, and she is so light on her feet she hardly makes a sound. Everyone hopes that you have a great birthday.






Happy 1st Birthday Bear. Bear shares his birthday with his friend Sophie. Bear is a very, very lovable boy. He is friends with absolutely everyone he meets (human or canine). Bear loves to play so much with his friends that at nap time he is sound asleep. We all hope that you have a great 1st birthday!!!!

Happy 4th Birthday Maya!!!!!

Happy 4th Birthday Maya. Is a wonderful dog that we enjoy having here in Day Care. She is sweet and kind to all, but yet is a leader and keep an eye on everything that happens. Hope your day (23rd) is a wonderful one!

Happy 2nd Birthday Greta!!!!!

Greta started as a young little puppy here at A Diamond In The Ruff and we watched this adorable puppy grow in the a very nice young dog. We all want to wish her a Happy Second Birthday. Greta has many friends both in the small dog room where she started off to the large dog room. But no matter where she is she is friends to all. So have a HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY GRETA!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Zelda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy 7th Birthday Sweet Zelda from all your friends at A Diamond In The Ruff!

********* Day Care Photo's**********

Buster loves to play with everyone here at Day Care.

Shawnee, one of the new puppies loves to play with her friends Tito & Buster.

Tito, another new puppy, loves to play with his friends Shawnee and Buster.

Tuba is keeping a watchful eye on all the puppies.

Best Friends Annabelle & Sophie play a game of ball. Great Sharing Girls!

Jackson & Miah take a quick break from their game of ball.

Coco just wants to say "Hello" to everyone.

Cosmo takes a nap after a fun filled morning of playing with all his new puppy friends.

Happy Birthday Spanky!!!!

Happy 5th Birthday Spanky!

Flexi-Leads Why They Are Not Safe!

Flexi-Leads are not only unsafe for your dog, but for you as well.

Below is some great insight from an article "Why I hate Flexi-Leads" by Smartdogs Weblog 7/25/08 by Sebastian Schmieg

I) At big box pet stores you see Fido in aisle two urinating or shop-lifting treats, while the owner is
chatting in another aisle. Or you are accosted in parks and/or sidewalk by lunging dogs, who's owners smile or refuse to make eye contact with you. Flexi-leads allow the dog to train themselves to behave badly when out in public.

II) Seem to be nearly perfectly designed to teach dogs to pull. They pull and get rewarded with more space and freedom. Stop pulling and get punished with the collar and leash snapping (pulling) back on them.

III) Freedom is something that should be earned not given. Letting a dog that hasn't been given proper guidance and training on rules and boundaries for society make their own decision is more confusing for the dog.

IV) Causes the handler to be in a position of being reactive instead of proactive on walks. Dogs that think they make the decision and are entitle to unlimited space and freedom will never recognize the owner as a leader.

V) Safety Issues. a) cord and/or lead can cause burns to both humans and canine body parts, b) get wrapped around body parts that can cause injuries from tripping to worse case of amputation or strangulation.

VI) When a dog is more than 10-25' beyond an inattentive owner a) can be hit by a car, b) attacked by another dog, or c) smacked or pepper-sprayed by a person who does not welcome his advances.

VII) Most leash laws specify a 6' or less law so an extended flexi leas does not comply.

VIII) Handles-even if you are a conscientious owner it is darn near impossible to control from 15' away. If you drop the handle when your dog bolts away the noise of a dragging handle may startle them and he may run even faster and go even farther.

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Below are a few stories from "The Chronicle of the Horse" " Flexi-leads Are they Safe?" copyright 2000-2011 Jelsoft enterprises ltd.

1) 10/19/11 Writer states: That they have obtained two ugly scars from other people's careless use of flexi-leads. (1) on the NECK when someone behind allowed their dog to barrel down a stairway and at the bottom the dog turned 90 degrees and clotheslined her neck. (2) walking with a friend who's dog was on a flexi-lead and the dog took an unexpected turn cutting two deep cuts on the back of her knees from the tape style.

2) 10/20/11 Writer states: Work in vet's office and have assisted in a large number of emergencies of dogs being hit by cars while chasing a squirrel, dogs in dog fights all that are related to being on flexi-leads. Also makes a great statement and I quote "Dogs are still animals and no matter how well trained they are, they can still react to things beyond our control."

3) 10/20/11 Writer states: Used flexi-lead for large dogs on a 45lb pit bull mix the dog bolted away and pulled the cord off the plastic handle. Luckily they were walking on a farm with many acres of land but the possibilities of what could have happened in a dog park or near a busy street are endless.

So in closing dog owners need to always be aware of everything around them and their pets. Even though your dog maybe well behaved and/or friendly with other people and/or dogs not all dogs and/or people that you encounter along your way are and/or feel the same way towards your dog.

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY LANCE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We all wish Lance a very Happy First Birthday from all his pals at A Diamond In The Ruff!!!!

^^^^Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips^^^^

Most people do not think of the Thanksgiving Holiday as being a safety hazard for your pets, but actually it can be very dangerous. Below is a list of things to watch out for:

1) Fatty foods: Too much fatty, rich or unfamiliar goods give pet pancreatitis or gastroenteritis.
2) Diet and Exercise: Disruption in his dietary routine can cause upset stomach, diarrhea/vomiting maintain exercise and diet routine.
3) Bones: Certain bones can lacerate or obstruct pets inside.
4) Onions: widely used and found in many foods can destroy red blood cells, which can lead to anemia.
5) Grapes and Raisins: Contain toxins that cause kidney damage.
6) Chocolate: Can actually be fatal.
7) Food wrappings: Aluminum foil, wax paper can cause intestinal obstruction.
8) Fresh water: Make sure there is always fresh water. The more people in the house the more chances of the water bowl being spilled.
9) Quiet time: Watch behavior changes around the holidays. Festivities can be too much stress.
10) Garbage: Keep securely fastened.

see article from North Shore Animal League of America 2011.