Today, the FDA announced immediate withdrawal of ranitidine, an antacid, from the market. The press release discusses buildup over time of a known cancer causing impurity, NDMA(N-nitrosodimethylamine), in the antacid. But what about our pets? For decades,...
We all know the positive side of kibble, dry pet food: it is amazingly convenient and has a long storage life. Many dry foods have a shelf life of years. We also know these foods are balanced to meet a certain level of nutrition. But there are definitely downsides to...
The most common reason pet foods are recalled is to potential for Salmonella, a harmful bacteria, to grow. Salmonella can cause terrible intestinal problems, from diarrhea, to vomiting and even systemic infection with fever, dehydration, aches and chills. Where does...
