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07NovNovember 7, 2019

Bacterial Disease Sickening Dogs in Colorado Can Spread to Humans, Vet Says

A bacterial disease that can spread to humans is reportedly sickening dogs in Colorado, a veterinarian in the state recently said.

Dr. Laura Russell, a chief emergency doctor at Colorado Veterinary Specialist & Animal ER in Littleton, told KMGH-TV that the clinic has treated six dogs for leptospirosis so far this year. On average, the facility sees one or two cases, she said.

It's not clear what's behind the reported increase.

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07NovNovember 7, 2019

Black Lab Gives birth to 13 Puppies, Shocks Owners: ‘They Were Just Flying Out!

The owner of a black Labrador retriever in the United Kingdom was shocked when the dog birthed 13 puppies — roughly double the amount she was expected to deliver.

Beau the Lab was five weeks pregnant when her owner and dog breeder, Leah Barrett, 32, of Kent, took her to a veterinarian for an ultrasound. At the time, the scan revealed the dog was expecting maybe five or six puppies. Barrett said she expected Beau to deliver eight at most.

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07NovNovember 7, 2019

Dog Brought Back to Life After Being Dead for 10 Minutes

Casper was a friendly ghost, for about 10 minutes.

A 13-year-old King Charles Cavalier was brought back to life after reportedly being dead for 10 minutes.

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07NovNovember 7, 2019

Group of Doctors Under Investigation for allegedly Performing Unlicensed Dog Surgeries

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Channel 2 Action News has confirmed the state medical board is investigating complaints tied to a nonprofit that used orthopedic surgeons and residents to perform surgeries on stray animals, while they were trained or licensed to work on humans.

Surgeons for Strays shut down Friday, submitting its dissolution paperwork to the Secretary of State.

The development came the same day as the nonprofit reached an agreement with the Georgia Veterinary Medicine Association.

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05SepSeptember 5, 2019

Berkley Jensen Pig Ear Dog Chews Sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club Recalled

September 3, 2019 — Dog Goods USA is expanding its recent recall to include all 30-packs of Berkley Jensen brand pig ear dog chews sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

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30AugAugust 30, 2019

Brutus & Barnaby Pig Ears Dog Treats Recall

August 27, 2019 — Brutus & Barnaby LLC of Clearwater, Florida, is recalling all size variations of its Pig Ears for Dogs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

What Products Are Recalled?

Bags of Brutus & Barnaby Pig Ears were distributed throughout all states via Amazon.com, Chewy.com, Brutusandbarnaby.com and the brick and mortar Natures Food Patch in Clearwater, Florida.

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18JulJuly 18, 2019

Dogs Mirror Stress Levels of Their Owners

Being stressed will cause your dog to suffer from anxiety too, a study has found.

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden examined how stress levels in dogs are influenced by lifestyle factors and the people they live with.

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08JulJuly 8, 2019

Marijuana Toxicity In Pets

With its legalization in various states across the United States, marijuana is becoming very common in households for medicinal purposes. In fact, over the past 6 years, Pet Poison Helpline has experienced a 448% increase in marijuana cases. Here’s what you should know about marijuana ingestion in pets.

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05JulJuly 5, 2019

Pig Ear Dog Treats Connected to Salmonella

Company Announcement

With the recent announcements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigating contaminated Pig Ear Treats connecting to Salmonella, Pet Supplies Plus is advising consumers it is recalling bulk pig ear product supplied to all locations by several different vendors due to the potential of Salmonella contamination. 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.

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02JulJuly 2, 2019

The Major Benefits of Adopting an Adult Dog

The idea that an adult dog is somehow "damaged goods" as an adoption prospect is strangely pervasive, especially among people for whom an older dog would be perfect -- novices with neither the time nor the experience to raise a puppy properly. Mature dogs of 5 years and older are especially recommended, since many dogs have an extended adolescence that can be avoided by choosing a dog who's often overlooked in the shelter. Many older dogs have years of loving left, and they deserve a chance.

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What Products Are Recalled?

Company Announcement