FDA still has no recall after 400 new cases reported

The FDA has still not issued a recall of Chicken Jerky treats made in China. Even after 400 new cases of pets illnesses have been reported the FDA pulled these products. Warnings on these products have been posted on the FDA website since 2007, but most consumers do not check this sight before making purchases unless it has been in the media.

The FDA has not been able to pinpoint the specific toxicant as such the manufacturer has not been required to remove the products from the shelves of stores like Giant Eagle, Walmart, Walgreens and more. Plus coupons continue to be found in newspapers and circulars for these products.

Veterinarians are seeing Fanconi's Syndrome. An uncommon disease where elevated levels of glucose in urine but not in the bladder. Glucose damages the kidneys ability to reabsorb nutrients and electrolytes. Kidneys become a chronic compromised, sometimes resulting in death.

Laboratories are at a loss at what toxins to test for. If toxicologists have no idea what contaminant to test for it is like a stab in the dark.

A lengthy list can be found at Animal Parents Against Pet Treats Made in China Facebook Page.

see full article at http://news.petpardons.com/fda-receives-over-400-new-reports-of-dog-treat-poisoning-with-no-recall-in-sight/
article written by Ariel Wulff dated 2/21/12

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

Jett & Bear are best friends and love to play ball together.

Riley having a great time chewing a bone that is almost as big as she is.

Teszy loves the new big bones.

Toto does actually stop playing for a few minutes to chew a bone.

Sophie & Greta playing a game of tug-of-war, nice sharing.

Tuba loves to play with the bones, tunnel and many more, he just can't decide.

Buster loves to chew on bones and play with all his friends. He loves EVERYONE.

Jett, how many bones can you carry at one time?

Cooper & Tuba playing ball.

WE LOVE PLAYING WITH ALL THE TOYS AT DAY CARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Valentine Visit From Northborough Patch

Last week Charlene Arsenault from the Northborough Patch spent a few hours here at A Diamond In The Ruff interviewing Day Care Clients for her Valentine story "They Call It Puppy Love".

You can see many of our day care friends and their owners sharing some of their special stories of what makes their pup's special and how they became a family.

You can view the entire article and it's pictures at:

http://northborough.patch.com/articles/they-call-it-puppy-love-a35f064a

VALENTINE FRIENDS

Duke & Cooper

Lucy & Teszy

Jett & Greta

Vedder & Coco

Sophie & Greta

Bear & Lucy

Jett & Greta

Sophie & Sophie

Moose & Toto

Lance & Bear

Jackson & Miah

Lucy & Jett

Fez & Zelda

Coco & Toto


VALENTINE FRIENDS

Welcome to Pepper, Max & Duke!

Pepper is have a fantastic time at Day Care. She is fun loving new puppy.

Max is making a lot of new friends at Day Care. Had a little slow start on his first day, but could not tell that by his second day.

Duke is a great addition to Day Care and is BFF's with Cooper.

New Best Friends!!!!!!!!

Duke is a new addition to our day and has quickly made best friends with Cooper.
They play so much that they have to take quick naps in order to keep going, but
still need to be together. Very Sweet Additions!

What Your Dog Says About You

By: Nicole Pajer

Dog Breeds: Mutts vs Purebreds

Being a purebred owners suggests that owners are"planners" by nature. Have a distinctive set of taste and weighs pros & cons.
Mixed breed owners are viewed as more laid back and better adapted to go with the flow. Take chances and make choices on emotions.

Dog Size: Large vs Small

Having larger dogs suggest owners enjoy outdoor activities and sports. They are more tolerant of picking up bigger waste, wiping muddy paws and piles of drool. Studies show correlation between large dogs and men who perceive themselves as macho.

Smaller dog owners prefer walking in parks as to mountainsides. Viewed as cleaner, daintier and require less space.

Dog Coat: Long vs Short

Long coated dog owners put emphasis on visiting the spa and getting frequent haircuts.

Short coated dog owners like the convenience of prepackaged options and tend to be more trustworthy consumers.

Dog Treatment: Spoiled vs Ignored

Spoiled dog owners that let their pooch snuggle in bed are said to be affectionate and soft hearted. Love to spoil those close to them.

Dogs who spend most of their time outside or in kennels owners lack empathy.

Dog Behavior: Well-Trained vs Misbehaved

Well trained dogs are reflections of a responsible, happy, organized owners.

Behavior problems the owners are anxious, impatient and unsatisfied.

These are merely observations that give us something to think about.


http://www.cesarsway.com/dogbehavior/basics/What-Your-Dog-Says-About-You?utm_source=mobilestorm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Jan12NL_5