Canine Influenza
Courtesy of Life's Abundance and Dr.Sarah, staff Veterinarian
Some things Dr. Sarah covers:
How it got started
symptoms
what you can do
a vaccine is available
and much more!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Dr. Jane: Awesome tips for you and the pet sitter
From the Life's Abundance September 2013 Newsletter:
From Dr. Jane Bicks:
Pet Sitting Tips:
From Dr. Jane Bicks:
Pet Sitting Tips:
1. Make sure that the pet sitter you hire is bonded and insured. Ask if they have any certifications relevant to sitting. And don’t be afraid to ask for references. A big plus is if they are current members of a pet-sitting organization.
2. Try to make reservations as far in advance as possible. Some of the best sitters book up months in advance, so plan ahead to ensure the best care for your pet kid.
3. Gather everything needed to care for your pet in one easily accessible area. Supplies could include food, treats, food and water bowls, medications, a leash, a can opener, toys, garbage bags, litter and scoop, a dustpan, a broom, a watering can for plants, etc. Be sure to leave your supply well-stocked on the off-chance your return is delayed.
4. Clean out the refrigerator and empty the garbage before leaving the house, to help avoid food spoilage and to remove all temptation from your dog to go excavating. Pre-program the thermostat before you leave and give specific instructions for the sitter about an acceptable temperature range. Remember – an unventilated home can become very hot, very quickly.
5. Notify your veterinarian in writing that a pet sitter will be caring for your pet. Pre-authorize the sitter to provide emergency medical and/or surgical care during your absence, should a crisis arise.
6. If you plan to leave a gift for your sitter, i.e. garden produce, candy or a tip, leave a note of explanation. As a group, pet sitters pride themselves on honesty - if you don’t make it explicit that the gift is for them, they usually will not take it.
7. Communication is key to a successful pet-sitting experience. By-and-large, pet sitters want to learn as much as possible about your pets. They want to know about their health, habits, routine and how they might react to certain situations. In addition to exchanging contact information, they also want to know detailed information, such as if the toilet tends to run, if other people will be checking on your pet and veterinary contact information. Specific information helps a sitter to do their job to the best of their abilities.
Here are some examples of unclear and clear communication to help you know what level of detail you should share with your pet sitter:
Unclear: Feed twice daily, fill the bowl half-way.
Clearer: Feed 1 cup of Life’s Abundance kibble in the morning and 1 cup in the evening. Food is located in the pantry off the stairs, and the bowl should remain by the back door.
Unclear: Pills in the morning and evening.
Clearer: Willy gets 1 tablet (0.4 mg) levothyroxine in the morning and in the evening with food. Willy and Starfox each get one tablet of Life’s Abundance Skin & Coat Supplement once daily in the morning. Pills are on the counter next to the kitchen sink. Willy and Starfox will eat the Skin and Coat supplement, but you have to hide the levothyroxine for Willy in a piece of cheese. Starfox will eat the medication if Willy drops it, so make sure Starfox is in a different room when you give Willy his medication.
Unclear: Feed dogs separately.
Clearer: Starfox eats his food more quickly than Willy, and then tends to bully Willy away from his food. This has resulted in a couple of aggressive acts, but that’s rare. Feed Starfox in the living room and Willy in the kitchen. Be sure to keep them separated until they’ve both finished their meals. It generally takes Willy 20 minutes to finish his food. Each dog may have one dental treat after they finish their meals. Willy prefers to have his cookies broken in halves.
This information should be kept in the same area as all the supplies. Save everything in a computer file and you won’t have to duplicate the task every time you hire a sitter. Providing the right information, with all pertinent details, not only makes your sitter’s job easier, but keeps your pets happier and safer, which is the common goal we all share!Thank you for all you do to make the world a better place for companion animals. Dr Jane Bicks Dr. Jane Bicks
Saturday, September 28, 2013
New Life's Abundance Puppy Food for Small and Medium Breeds
Life's Abundance has now a formula for small and medium breeds:
http://www.premium4pets.net/small-medium.html
Life’s Abundance Premium Health Food For Small & Medium Breed
Puppies contains a precise balance of proteins, fats and other nutrients
to support a puppy’s high energy level and foster healthy development.
The Ingredients in this food were carefully chosen for their individual nutrients, which work together to provide a comprehensive and perfectly balanced meal to help your puppy grow and thrive.
We cultivate long-term relationships with our suppliers to make sure we obtain the highest quality ingredients and we've made it our mission to provide companion animals with exactly what they need to help ensure a lifetime of good health.
http://www.premium4pets.net/small-medium.html
Life's Abundance Puppy Food for Small and Medium Breeds |
The Ingredients in this food were carefully chosen for their individual nutrients, which work together to provide a comprehensive and perfectly balanced meal to help your puppy grow and thrive.
We cultivate long-term relationships with our suppliers to make sure we obtain the highest quality ingredients and we've made it our mission to provide companion animals with exactly what they need to help ensure a lifetime of good health.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Pet Food Recall
P&G Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Dry Pet Food Due to Possible Health Risk
Please click below for the FDA pageContact
Consumer:
800-208-0172
Media:
Jason Taylor
513-622-1111
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 14, 2013 - The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily recalled specific lots of dry pet food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These lots were distributed in the United States and represent roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of annual production. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported to date in association with these product lots.
Salmonella
can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from
handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not
thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or
any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella
should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and
fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments,
including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye
irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these
signs after having contact with this product should contact their
healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella
infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea,
fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever
and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers
and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the
recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your
veterinarian.
This issue is limited to
the specific dry pet food lot codes listed below. This affects roughly
one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of total annual production. The affected
product was distributed to select retailers across the United States.
These products were made during a 10 day window at a single
manufacturing site. P&G’s routine testing determined that some
products made during this timeframe have the potential for Salmonella
contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling the
potentially impacted products made during this timeframe. No other dry
dog food, dry cat food, dog or cat canned wet food, biscuits/treats or
supplements are affected by this announcement.
P&G
is retrieving these products as a precautionary measure. Consumers who
purchased a product listed below should stop using the product and
discard it and contact P&G toll-free at 800-208-0172 (Monday –
Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST), or via website at www.iams.com or www.eukanuba.com. Media Contact: Jason Taylor 513-622-1111.
Products affected by this announcement:
EUKANUBA DRY DOG FOODS
Description | Size | Lot Code | UPC Code | Best-by Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Large Breed Mature Adult | 15 LB | 31874177 | 19014270156 | 6Nov14 |
30 LB | 31874177 | 19014270309 | 6Nov14 | |
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Maintenance Mature Adult | 30 LB | 31954177 | 19014149308 | 14Nov14 |
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Maintenance Puppy | 16.5 LB | 31884177 | 19014042234 | 7Nov14 |
33 LB | 31884177 | 19014609468 | 7Nov14 | |
5 LB | 31884177 | 19014039852 | 7Nov14 | |
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Small Breed Adult | 16 LB | 31904177 | 19014010516 | 9Nov14 |
4 LB | 31904177 | 19014039722 | 9Nov14 | |
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Small Breed Puppy | 16 LB | 31944177 | 19014010509 | 13Nov14 |
4 LB | 31874177 | 19014039678 | 6Nov14 | |
40 LB | 31874177 | 19014011070 | 6Nov14 | |
31944177 | 19014011070 | 13Nov14 | ||
Eukanuba Dog Food Breed Specific Boxer Adult | 36 LB | 31944177 | 19014019588 | 13Nov14 |
31954177 | 19014019588 | 14Nov14 | ||
Eukanuba Dog Food Breed Specific Chihuahua Adult | 4 LB | 31884177 | 19014607037 | 7Nov14 |
Eukanuba Dog Food Breed Specific Labrador Retriever Adult | 36 LB | 31954177 | 19014019564 | 14Nov14 |
Eukanuba Dog Food Premium Performance 30/20 Adult | 33 LB | 31884177 | 19014609475 | 7Nov14 |
Eukanuba Dog Food Professional Feeding Bag Small Breed Puppy | 44 LB | 31874177 | 19014113194 | 6Nov14 |
Eukanuba Dog Food Weight Control Large Breed Adult | 30 LB | 31894177 | 19014269303 | 8Nov14 |
31924177 | 19014269303 | 11Nov14 |
IAMS DRY DOG FOODS
Description | Size | Lot Code | UPC Code | Best-by Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult | 13.3 LB | 31884177 | 19014612017 | 7Nov14 |
31904177 | 19014612017 | 9Nov14 | ||
31924177 | 19014612017 | 11Nov14 | ||
31934177 | 19014612017 | 12Nov14 | ||
31944177 | 19014612017 | 13Nov14 | ||
2.9 LB | 31944177 | 19014700165 | 13Nov14 | |
25.7 LB | 31884177 | 19014700646 | 7Nov14 | |
31894177 | 19014700646 | 8Nov14 | ||
31904177 | 19014700646 | 9Nov14 | ||
31914177 | 19014700646 | 10Nov14 | ||
31934177 | 19014700646 | 12Nov14 | ||
5 LB | 31904177 | 19014612635 | 9Nov14 | |
31914177 | 19014612635 | 10Nov14 | ||
Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Weight Control Adult | 13.3 LB | 31894177 | 19014612024 | 8Nov14 |
Iams Dog Food Premium Protection Chicken Adult | 12.1 LB | 31894177 | 19014611362 | 8Nov14 |
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Breed Mature Adult | 30 LB | 31884177 | 19014611331 | 7Nov14 |
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Breed Senior Plus | 13.3 LB | 31934177 | 19014612000 | 12Nov14 |
26.2 LB | 31934177 | 19014700615 | 12Nov14 | |
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Chunks Adult | 15 LB | 31944177 | 19014610815 | 13Nov14 |
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Small Breed Adult | 13.3 LB | 31874177 | 19014610990 | 6Nov14 |
31894177 | 19014610990 | 8Nov14 | ||
31924177 | 19014610990 | 11Nov14 | ||
3.1 LB | 31874177 | 19014700110 | 6Nov14 | |
31894177 | 19014700110 | 8Nov14 | ||
5 LB | 31874177 | 19014612055 | 6Nov14 | |
31894177 | 19014612055 | 8Nov14 | ||
31924177 | 19014612055 | 11Nov14 | ||
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Small Breed Puppy | 5 LB | 31904177 | 19014700943 | 9Nov14 |
IAMS DRY CAT FOODS
Description | Size | Lot Code | UPC Code | Best-by Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Iams Cat Food Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult | 16 LB | 31874177 | 19014611881 | 6Nov14 |
31944177 | 19014611881 | 13Nov14 | ||
5 LB | 31874177 | 19014612697 | 6Nov14 | |
31944177 | 19014612697 | 13Nov14 | ||
Iams Cat Food Healthy Naturals Weight Control Adult | 5 LB | 31894177 | 19014612703 | 8Nov14 |
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Chicken Adult | 10.8 LB | 31864177 | 19014612086 | 5Nov14 |
31904177 | 19014612086 | 9Nov14 | ||
31914177 | 19014612086 | 10Nov14 | ||
31924177 | 19014612086 | 11Nov14 | ||
31944177 | 19014612086 | 13Nov14 | ||
17.4 LB | 31864177 | 19014611836 | 5Nov14 | |
31864177 | 19014611836 | 5Nov14 | ||
31914177 | 19014611836 | 10Nov14 | ||
31924177 | 19014611836 | 11Nov14 | ||
31944177 | 19014611836 | 13Nov14 | ||
3.2 LB | 31904177 | 19014612659 | 9Nov14 | |
31924177 | 19014612659 | 11Nov14 | ||
31934177 | 19014612659 | 12Nov14 | ||
31944177 | 19014612659 | 13Nov14 | ||
5.7 LB | 31864177 | 19014612499 | 5Nov14 | |
31914177 | 19014612499 | 10Nov14 | ||
31924177 | 19014612499 | 11Nov14 | ||
31944177 | 19014612499 | 13Nov14 | ||
6.3 LB | 31944177 | 19014611621 | 13Nov14 | |
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Chicken Kitten | 17.4 LB | 31904177 | 19014611867 | 9Nov14 |
3.2 LB | 31904177 | 19014612628 | 9Nov14 | |
31954177 | 19014612628 | 14Nov14 | ||
5.7 LB | 31904177 | 19014612505 | 9Nov14 | |
31904177 | 19014612505 | 9Nov14 | ||
31954177 | 19014612505 | 14Nov14 | ||
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Digestive Care Adult | 16 LB | 31904177 | 19014611904 | 9Nov14 |
31954177 | 19014611904 | 14Nov14 | ||
3 LB | 31904177 | 19014700202 | 9Nov14 | |
31954177 | 19014700202 | 14Nov14 | ||
5 LB | 31904177 | 19014612451 | 9Nov14 | |
31954177 | 19014612451 | 14Nov14 | ||
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Hairball Adult | 16 LB | 31874177 | 19014611911 | 6Nov14 |
31954177 | 19014611911 | 14Nov14 | ||
3.1 LB | 31884177 | 19014700219 | 7Nov14 | |
31914177 | 19014700219 | 10Nov14 | ||
31954177 | 19014700219 | 14Nov14 | ||
5 LB | 31874177 | 19014612420 | 6Nov14 | |
31884177 | 19014612420 | 7Nov14 | ||
31914177 | 19014612420 | 10Nov14 | ||
31934177 | 19014612420 | 12Nov14 | ||
31954177 | 19014612420 | 14Nov14 | ||
9.8 LB | 31894177 | 19014612161 | 8Nov14 | |
31914177 | 19014612161 | 10Nov14 | ||
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Hairball Mature Adult | 5 LB | 31954177 | 19014612604 | 14Nov14 |
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Weight Control & Hairball Adult | 16 LB | 31884177 | 19014612147 | 7Nov14 |
31914177 | 19014612147 | 10Nov14 | ||
31924177 | 19014612147 | 11Nov14 | ||
31934177 | 19014612147 | 12Nov14 | ||
31944177 | 19014612147 | 13Nov14 | ||
2.9 LB | 31914177 | 19014700240 | 10Nov14 | |
31924177 | 19014700240 | 11Nov14 | ||
31934177 | 19014700240 | 12Nov14 | ||
31944177 | 19014700240 | 13Nov14 | ||
31954177 | 19014700257 | 14Nov14 | ||
5 LB | 31884177 | 19014612789 | 7Nov14 | |
31914177 | 19014612789 | 10Nov14 | ||
31924177 | 19014612789 | 11Nov14 | ||
31934177 | 19014612789 | 12Nov14 | ||
31954177 | 19014612789 | 14Nov14 | ||
5.5 LB | 31924177 | 19014611652 | 11Nov14 | |
9.8 LB | 31884177 | 19014612130 | 7Nov14 | |
31914177 | 19014612130 | 10Nov14 | ||
31924177 | 19014612130 | 11Nov14 | ||
31934177 | 19014612130 | 12Nov14 | ||
31944177 | 19014612130 | 13Nov14 | ||
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Weight Control Adult | 16 LB | 31874177 | 19014612178 | 6Nov14 |
31934177 | 19014612178 | 12Nov14 | ||
5 LB | 31874177 | 19014612680 | 6Nov14 | |
31934177 | 19014612680 | 12Nov14 | ||
9.8 LB | 31874177 | 19014612123 | 6Nov14 | |
Iams Cat Food Professional Feeding Bag Chicken Adult | 33 LB | 31914177 | 19014105458 | 10Nov14 |
31944177 | 19014105458 | 13Nov14 |
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves approximately 4.8 billion people around the world with its brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Ace®, Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Duracell®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Fusion®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Iams®, Lenor®, Mach3®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Prestobarba®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, Wella® and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.
P&G serves approximately 4.8 billion people around the world with its brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Ace®, Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Duracell®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Fusion®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Iams®, Lenor®, Mach3®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Prestobarba®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, Wella® and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Household items in a pet emergency by Dr. Sarah
Video is courtesy of Life's Abundance and the July 2013 Blog.
Thanks you Dr. Sarah for a great video about household items to use in a pet emergency.
Certain items to always have on hand and so much more - amazing!
Thanks you Dr. Sarah for a great video about household items to use in a pet emergency.
Certain items to always have on hand and so much more - amazing!
It’s an unfortunate fact that our dogs and cats become sick and sustain injuries. And sometimes, getting to a vet quickly isn’t an option. Isn’t it comforting to know that you might be able to help simply by using items found in just about every home? Benefit from Dr. Sarah’s expertise as an emergency veterinary doctor, and watch this month’s episode of Pet Talk. You too can become a ‘Medical MacGyver’! Hopefully, you’ll learn something new that’ll help a companion animal in need until you can get to the vet.
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ll know that we want you to be prepared. Being able to recognize an emergency situation as opposed from something that’ll ‘just pass’, is critical.
To make these vital decisions, we offer the following documents:
“Tips for Emergency Situations” andThese are PDF’s to print for future use. Consider posting each page in a central location, like the refrigerator, for quick reference, should an emergency arise.
“Recognize the Signs of Shock (Requires Immediate Vet Care)”,
Friday, June 14, 2013
Life's Abundance Dog Supplements
Life's Abundance has been serving thousands of canines Life's Abundance premium dog food for years.
Since 1999, there has never been a recall on the food or any of the products.
Did you know Life's Abundance also makes supplements, treats and pet care?
Please click the link below to learn more about dog supplements:
Agility - Joint support formula
Skin & Coat - Skin & coat support
Wellness - Overall health
http://www.premium4pets.net/supplements.html
Since 1999, there has never been a recall on the food or any of the products.
Did you know Life's Abundance also makes supplements, treats and pet care?
Please click the link below to learn more about dog supplements:
Agility - Joint support formula
Skin & Coat - Skin & coat support
Wellness - Overall health
http://www.premium4pets.net/supplements.html
Friday, May 24, 2013
Watch Life's Abundance on the Discovery Channel May 24th
From the Life's Abundance May 2013 Blog:
A few months ago, a producer and film crew from 'The Profiles Series' visited our offices to conduct in-depth interviews with the Life’s Abundance staff. In addition to interviews with company principals, the crew spoke with customers about their experiences using our products and an expert in the pet-health industry provided his take on our extensive pet product line. And now, the documentary is scheduled to air … this Friday!
That’s right, on May 24th, Life’s Abundance will be featured on 'The Profiles Series' hosted by Larry King, an iconic and beloved talk show host. We could not be more thrilled that our company was chosen to appear in the upcoming episode of this show, and that someone of King’s caliber will be the one to introduce our products to a sizable national audience.
There’s no doubt that many of these viewers will be learning about Life’s Abundance for the first time. If you’ve never seen this new show, it’s an educational TV series that shares information about the world, revealing significant issues impacting lives and how to best prepare for the future. Each 30-minute program features modern innovations and business-engineered solutions, and is dedicated to uncovering stories that showcase the 'best and brightest' in various industries.
The theme of this half-hour episode is ‘Made in America’ and it will be broadcast on the Discovery Channel on May 24th at 7:00 a.m. EDT and PDT. Our five-minute segment will specifically address how we achieve our level of product safety. Also discussed are the 2007 pet food recall and the current recall-culture, where we continue to hear about one tainted product announcement after another.
This short documentary uncovers the steps we take to ensure consumer confidence, especially for pet parents seeking to provide the best for their companion animals. Be sure to check your local listings to confirm the correct day and time in your location (Mon-Fri 7-9 am and Sat 9-2 pm EDT & PDT). We encourage you to watch this televised event live and post your comments here on the company blog, to let us know what you think about our moment in the spotlight.
A few months ago, a producer and film crew from 'The Profiles Series' visited our offices to conduct in-depth interviews with the Life’s Abundance staff. In addition to interviews with company principals, the crew spoke with customers about their experiences using our products and an expert in the pet-health industry provided his take on our extensive pet product line. And now, the documentary is scheduled to air … this Friday!
That’s right, on May 24th, Life’s Abundance will be featured on 'The Profiles Series' hosted by Larry King, an iconic and beloved talk show host. We could not be more thrilled that our company was chosen to appear in the upcoming episode of this show, and that someone of King’s caliber will be the one to introduce our products to a sizable national audience.
There’s no doubt that many of these viewers will be learning about Life’s Abundance for the first time. If you’ve never seen this new show, it’s an educational TV series that shares information about the world, revealing significant issues impacting lives and how to best prepare for the future. Each 30-minute program features modern innovations and business-engineered solutions, and is dedicated to uncovering stories that showcase the 'best and brightest' in various industries.
The theme of this half-hour episode is ‘Made in America’ and it will be broadcast on the Discovery Channel on May 24th at 7:00 a.m. EDT and PDT. Our five-minute segment will specifically address how we achieve our level of product safety. Also discussed are the 2007 pet food recall and the current recall-culture, where we continue to hear about one tainted product announcement after another.
This short documentary uncovers the steps we take to ensure consumer confidence, especially for pet parents seeking to provide the best for their companion animals. Be sure to check your local listings to confirm the correct day and time in your location (Mon-Fri 7-9 am and Sat 9-2 pm EDT & PDT). We encourage you to watch this televised event live and post your comments here on the company blog, to let us know what you think about our moment in the spotlight.
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