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Sunday, September 23, 2007
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Friday, September 21, 2007
Bravo! Issued a voluntary recall....
Vernon, CT – Bravo! announces a voluntary recall of select tubes of three of its poultry products for cats and dogs. The pet food is being recalled because two of the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, while the other product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Both Salmonella and Listeria are organisms which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and if there is cross contamination, in people, especially small children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people with Salmonella infection may only suffer short-term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Long term complications can include arthritis and other more serious ailments. Healthy people with Listeria infection may only suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The company has received no reports of illness in either people or animals associated with any of the three products.
The recalled products are distributed nationwide to distributors, retail stores, internet sales and directly to consumers, and they can be identified by the batch ID code located on the hang tag attached to the bottom of the plastic film tubes. The recalled products should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners should return unopened frozen tubes of food to the store where purchased for a full refund. Pet owners should dispose of opened tubes of product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle) and return the washed plastic batch ID tag to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Recalled Pet Food:
Product: Bravo Original Formula Chicken Blend frozen raw food
Product Numbers: 21-102, 21-105, 21-110
Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236
Reason for Recall: Salmonella, Listeria
Product: Bravo Original Formula Turkey Blend frozen raw food
Product Numbers: 31-102, 31-105, 31-110
Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236
Reason for Recall: Listeria
Product: Bravo Basic Formula Finely Ground Chicken frozen raw food
Product Number: 21-212
Size: 2 pound tube
Batch ID Code (on hang tag): 226
Reason for Recall: Salmonella, Listeria
Other Batch IDs for these same products are not involved in the recall.
Bravo! is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this announcement. This voluntary recall has been issued because the FDA detected the bacteria in samples during a recent review.
In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at:
http://www.fda.gov/cvm/CVM_Updates/foodbornetips.htm.
People may risk Salmonella infection not only by handling these pet foods, but also by contact with pets or other surfaces exposed to these foods, so it is important that they thoroughly wash their hands with hot water and soap. Anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella or Listeria infection after having handled the recalled product should seek medical attention. Consumers may report any complaints to FDA's local District Complaint Coordinator’s located on the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html.
Healthy cats and dogs rarely become sick from Salmonella. Animals ill with Salmonella will display symptoms similar to the ones listed above for humans. People who have concerns about whether their pet has Salmonella or not should contact their veterinarian.
For more information on the Bravo recall, please visit www.bravorawdiet.com , or call toll free (866) 922-9222
Both Salmonella and Listeria are organisms which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and if there is cross contamination, in people, especially small children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people with Salmonella infection may only suffer short-term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Long term complications can include arthritis and other more serious ailments. Healthy people with Listeria infection may only suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The company has received no reports of illness in either people or animals associated with any of the three products.
The recalled products are distributed nationwide to distributors, retail stores, internet sales and directly to consumers, and they can be identified by the batch ID code located on the hang tag attached to the bottom of the plastic film tubes. The recalled products should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners should return unopened frozen tubes of food to the store where purchased for a full refund. Pet owners should dispose of opened tubes of product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle) and return the washed plastic batch ID tag to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Recalled Pet Food:
Product: Bravo Original Formula Chicken Blend frozen raw food
Product Numbers: 21-102, 21-105, 21-110
Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236
Reason for Recall: Salmonella, Listeria
Product: Bravo Original Formula Turkey Blend frozen raw food
Product Numbers: 31-102, 31-105, 31-110
Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236
Reason for Recall: Listeria
Product: Bravo Basic Formula Finely Ground Chicken frozen raw food
Product Number: 21-212
Size: 2 pound tube
Batch ID Code (on hang tag): 226
Reason for Recall: Salmonella, Listeria
Other Batch IDs for these same products are not involved in the recall.
Bravo! is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this announcement. This voluntary recall has been issued because the FDA detected the bacteria in samples during a recent review.
In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at:
http://www.fda.gov/cvm/CVM_Updates/foodbornetips.htm.
People may risk Salmonella infection not only by handling these pet foods, but also by contact with pets or other surfaces exposed to these foods, so it is important that they thoroughly wash their hands with hot water and soap. Anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella or Listeria infection after having handled the recalled product should seek medical attention. Consumers may report any complaints to FDA's local District Complaint Coordinator’s located on the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html.
Healthy cats and dogs rarely become sick from Salmonella. Animals ill with Salmonella will display symptoms similar to the ones listed above for humans. People who have concerns about whether their pet has Salmonella or not should contact their veterinarian.
For more information on the Bravo recall, please visit www.bravorawdiet.com , or call toll free (866) 922-9222
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Prim country? Pets? New listings....
Our A lil Country Store HiBidder Store site is being revamped, and our url isn't working. So we decided to display our new merchandise that will be up and coming to our store as soon as the work is finished and the dust clears..... We accept PayPal and Google, just be advised if paying by Google there will be up to a 5 day wait for payment to clear before your item(s) will be shipped.
Shipping will be 7 to 15 business days for these items. Priority ship available. Email us with your order, specify method of payment or for priority prices and questions.
Country Critter Kitty Treat Basket
Weight: 4.00
Price: $14.00 Flat Rate Ship Price: $9.95 Ins. optional: $2.00
Super nice kitty treat basket, country accent, nice top with kitty faces. Makes a great home decor item, and also stores
Sassy Cat Magnet Set
Weight: 1.50
Price:$ 9.95 Flat Rate Ship: $6.95 Ins. optional: $2.00
Sassy Cat Magnet Set, three magnets. Each fish shaped, and each magnet measures 1.5 x 0.25 x 2.75.
Weight: 1.50
Price: $9.95 Flat Rate Ship: $6.95 Ins. optional: $2.00
Doggy Wisdom Magnet Set, three magnets, bone shaped and each measures 1.25 x 0.25 x 3.5.
Pooch Party Cookie Jar
Weight: 6.30
Price: $21.00 Flat Rate Ship: $ 11.95 Ins. optional: $2.00
Ceramic Pooch Party Cookie Jar, measures 6 in x 11 in x 6. Dogs laugh with their tails! This is also great for puppy treats!
Yellow Lab With Welcome Sign
Weight: 6.20
Price: $ 21.99 Flat Rate Ship: $ 11.95 Ins. optional: $2.00
Yellow Labrador with Welcome Sign, resin and measures 7 x 11 x 10.75
Country Store Canister Set ASC4
Weight: 30.00
Price: $44.99 Flat Rate Ship: $18.95 Ins. optional: $2.00
Country Store Canister Set, mercantile design. Gorgeous Set. Nice earthenware set, very impressive details. Flour, Sugar, Tea, and Coffee Canisters. Resembles tin cans but these are ceramic. Gasket Seal Lids. This item is oversized.
Fishing Time Perpetual Calendar
Weight: 10.30
Price: $30.00 Flat Rate Ship: $14.95 Ins. optional: $2.00
Wood, metal and net. Measures 23.25" x 11.25" x 1.75.
HANGING SCALE CLOCK
Weight: 5.00
Price: $34.99 Flat Rate Ship: $14.95 Ins. optional: $2.00
HANGING SCALE CLOCK, OLD TIME ANTIQUE FRUIT SCALE, INSTEAD OF THE SCALE THOUGH IT IS A RUSTIC CLOCK, METAL. MEASURES 33 x 13 x 6 3/4.
Apple Barrel Canisters Set of Three
Weight: 8.00
Price: $ 54.00 Flat Rate Ship: $16.95 Ins. optional: $3.50
Three Country Apple Barrel Canisters, wonderful product with old thyme country slat barrel design. Pickles, apples, hot apple pie, ice cream, apple dumplings. Includes three canisters shown. Wood. Largest is 13 1/4 X 8 1/2
Old Primitive Bowl Set
Weight: 10.00
Price: $34.99 Flat Rate Ship: $14.95 Ins. optional: $2.00
Set of three Primitive Wood Decorative Bowls, largest bowl measures 3 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4. These are beautiful primitive style collectibles that will enhance any decor.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Learning to be Loved It's hard to believe that these well-groomed dogs (and one cat!) with their designer collars and bows have not always lived pampered lives. But when Winnie was rescued, she did not know how to walk in a straight line because she had spent her entire life in a cage, where she could only hobble in circles. Pogo had to be taught how to use the stairs, because he had never lived in a home before. And Stewie had to learn how to stand on solid surfaces because his paws had never rested on anything but the bottom of a bare wire cage. Special Caretakers "We knew our babies had unique needs due to the special circumstances into which they were born," says Emilie Bottiggi, who adopted three of the rescued dogs. "We were seeing behaviors we had not seen before with our non-puppy mill dogs."
The adopters created an email group to stay in touch and share their successes. A year to the day after their "babies" were rescued, they gathered to celebrate the anniversary of their pets' freedom. It was the first and largest of several reunions that have taken place since the day of the raid. Remembering the Rescue It all began in January 2004, when more than 230 animals were removed from a puppy mill in Franklin, Tenn. The animals were mostly Maltese dogs, but there were also a few Yorkshire Terriers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, West Highland Terriers, and 14 Ragdoll cats living in the terrible conditions. Like most such operations, the puppy mill owner advertised in dog fanciers' publications and on the Internet, posing as a small, responsible breeder. She had been operating for many years, and at one time she enjoyed a good reputation. But when authorities entered her home after receiving a tip about animal neglect, they found that behind the pretty photos on the owner's website lurked a completely different reality. Ugly Reality Inside the house, dirty and matted dogs cowered in small wire cages—three or four dogs to a cage. Their cages were lined up row after row and stacked on top of one another. Many of the dogs were ill, and some of them died shortly after the rescue. The dogs had lived in these cramped dirty cages all their lives.
Like most puppy mills, the breeder hid the cruel reality of her business behind closed doors. Her puppies were cleaned up and made presentable before being sold via classified ads and the Internet. But their mothers and fathers never had the chance to escape the brutal conditions into which they'd been born. Buyer Beware Even after her conviction for animal cruelty in 2005, the puppy mill owner violated the terms of her probation by continuing to breed and sell dogs. Healthcare workers who had been in her home to care for a relative testified that she was still selling puppies over the Internet. "This is just one example of why you should never buy a puppy over the Internet," says HSUS Director of Outreach, Stephanie Shain. "You should not buy a pet without personally visiting the home where he or she was born and raised." For more guidelines on how to purchase a dog without supporting puppy mills, visit www.puppybuyersguide.org. An even better option is to adopt a rescued pet and transform a life. The happy faces at the reunion alone can attest to the joy adoption can bring to both rescued and rescuers alike. To learn more about adoption, visit www.proud2adopt.org. | ||||||||||||||||
Monday, September 17, 2007
Warning issued on dog treats.....
Warning issued on dog treats
FDA looks into reports of tainted jerky from China
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Federal regulators said Friday they are investigating potential contaminants in dog treats made in China, as the nation's leading veterinarian association posted a warning to pet owners that the products might be making animals sick.
The American Veterinary Medical Association, which represents 75,000 vets, issued the statement prompted by members' reports of numerous unusual cases of dogs suffering from a rare kidney ailment after consuming the treats. Most were chicken flavored.
"We want people to know what we are hearing, to pay attention and to monitor their pet's health," said association spokesman Michael San Filippo. "We can't stay quiet, putting our fingers in our ears and ignoring the situation."
While the association stopped short of advising pet owners not to buy Chinese-made dog treats, San Filippo said: "I would be leery, especially if it was something I had not given my pet before."
Sept. 17th, 2007
Vets warn of China-made jerky treats
Veterinary organizations are warning dog owners that their pets could be at risk of illness from some jerky treats made in China.
Six months ago, tainted pet food made from Chinese ingredients sickened and killed dogs and cats and led to a massive recall.
In the last few weeks, dog owners and veterinarians have noticed cases of dogs becoming sick after eating Chinese-made jerky treats. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy. No deaths have been reported.
The number of reported cases is low, but the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine are all tracking the problem.
The AVMA has posted an alert on its website. It hopes to gather information quickly from members on whether there is a problem, and if so, how large it is, spokeswoman Sharon Granskog said.
Affected dogs show maladies that a typical clinic might see just once or twice a year, said Richard Goldstein, a veterinary kidney specialist and professor at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. He described them as "Fanconi-like syndrome" symptoms. Fanconi's syndrome is an inherited disease that affects the kidney's ability to function.
But suddenly, veterinarians have seen "three in one week," Goldstein said. The contamination appears to be causing damage to a specific area of the animal's kidneys, based on tests of affected dogs, he said.
The AVMA is advising owners to "use their best judgment." Only non-brand-name jerky treats from China have been implicated.
The Food and Drug Administration is aware of consumer complaints related specifically to chicken jerky treats and is actively investigating the matter, spokesman Michael Herndon said. The agency is testing numerous samples of jerky treats for pets for chemical and microbiological contaminants, including melamine, the industrial chemical that led to the pet-food recall earlier this year. Thus far, it has not detected any contaminants.
No other types of pet treats have been implicated. No list of brand or product names of the affected treats is currently available. The Pet Food Institute, an industry organization, is not aware of any problems with pet treats, spokesman Kurt Gallagher said.
Food and Drug Administration spokesman Mike Herndon said the agency is trying to determine whether the jerky treats pose a threat but has not singled out individual brands or requested any recalls.
Veterinary investigators advised pet owners not to panic. Initial tests of the most likely toxic ingredients — including melamine, a component in plastics that was behind the massive Menu Foods recall earlier this year — have come back negative, "and we are continuing to investigate," Herndon said.
Dr. Richard Goldstein, associate professor of veterinary medicine at Cornell University and part of the team assisting the FDA in its investigation, said most of the affected dogs are small breeds that had developed renal problems. Symptoms include vomiting, lethargy and lack of appetite.
"If people have a dog that has exhibited these symptoms in the past few months and they were (being fed) treats, they should take the dog to their vet and make the vet aware of the treat history," he said.
FDA looks into reports of tainted jerky from China
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Federal regulators said Friday they are investigating potential contaminants in dog treats made in China, as the nation's leading veterinarian association posted a warning to pet owners that the products might be making animals sick.
The American Veterinary Medical Association, which represents 75,000 vets, issued the statement prompted by members' reports of numerous unusual cases of dogs suffering from a rare kidney ailment after consuming the treats. Most were chicken flavored.
"We want people to know what we are hearing, to pay attention and to monitor their pet's health," said association spokesman Michael San Filippo. "We can't stay quiet, putting our fingers in our ears and ignoring the situation."
While the association stopped short of advising pet owners not to buy Chinese-made dog treats, San Filippo said: "I would be leery, especially if it was something I had not given my pet before."
Sept. 17th, 2007
Vets warn of China-made jerky treats
Veterinary organizations are warning dog owners that their pets could be at risk of illness from some jerky treats made in China.
Six months ago, tainted pet food made from Chinese ingredients sickened and killed dogs and cats and led to a massive recall.
In the last few weeks, dog owners and veterinarians have noticed cases of dogs becoming sick after eating Chinese-made jerky treats. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy. No deaths have been reported.
The number of reported cases is low, but the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine are all tracking the problem.
The AVMA has posted an alert on its website. It hopes to gather information quickly from members on whether there is a problem, and if so, how large it is, spokeswoman Sharon Granskog said.
Affected dogs show maladies that a typical clinic might see just once or twice a year, said Richard Goldstein, a veterinary kidney specialist and professor at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. He described them as "Fanconi-like syndrome" symptoms. Fanconi's syndrome is an inherited disease that affects the kidney's ability to function.
But suddenly, veterinarians have seen "three in one week," Goldstein said. The contamination appears to be causing damage to a specific area of the animal's kidneys, based on tests of affected dogs, he said.
The AVMA is advising owners to "use their best judgment." Only non-brand-name jerky treats from China have been implicated.
The Food and Drug Administration is aware of consumer complaints related specifically to chicken jerky treats and is actively investigating the matter, spokesman Michael Herndon said. The agency is testing numerous samples of jerky treats for pets for chemical and microbiological contaminants, including melamine, the industrial chemical that led to the pet-food recall earlier this year. Thus far, it has not detected any contaminants.
No other types of pet treats have been implicated. No list of brand or product names of the affected treats is currently available. The Pet Food Institute, an industry organization, is not aware of any problems with pet treats, spokesman Kurt Gallagher said.
Food and Drug Administration spokesman Mike Herndon said the agency is trying to determine whether the jerky treats pose a threat but has not singled out individual brands or requested any recalls.
Veterinary investigators advised pet owners not to panic. Initial tests of the most likely toxic ingredients — including melamine, a component in plastics that was behind the massive Menu Foods recall earlier this year — have come back negative, "and we are continuing to investigate," Herndon said.
Dr. Richard Goldstein, associate professor of veterinary medicine at Cornell University and part of the team assisting the FDA in its investigation, said most of the affected dogs are small breeds that had developed renal problems. Symptoms include vomiting, lethargy and lack of appetite.
"If people have a dog that has exhibited these symptoms in the past few months and they were (being fed) treats, they should take the dog to their vet and make the vet aware of the treat history," he said.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Dog & Cat treat recipes...
Kitty Treat
Chick N’ Biscuits
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2-cup chicken broth
1-cup whole-wheat flour
1/3-cup cornmeal
1-tbls Catnip (Use Sojos all natural catnip)
1-tablespoon soft margarine
Preheat the over to 350 F. Combine chicken, broth and margarine and blend well. Add flour and cornmeal. Knead dough into a ball and roll to 1/4 inch. Cut into one-inch sized pieces and place on an cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 18 cookies.
DOG TREATS
Bouillon Biscuits
2 1/2 cups all-purposed flour (substitute ....use rice flour for dogs with grain allergies)
1/2 cup veg. oil
2 veg bouillon cubes dissolved in 3/4 c. boiling water (or packets)
3/4 c. carrots (Use Sojos Europa Grain Free mix....dehydrated veggies and fruits)
1/4 c. shredded celery
¼ Cup of Shredded apple
½ cup flax seed.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
Mix everything into a workable dough and role out to about 1/4? thick.
Cut with cookie cutter or role into strips, then
place on UNGREASED cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes
Don't have the time to make your own treats, then see our line of organic pet treats....lil Country Paws Sojos
Chick N’ Biscuits
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2-cup chicken broth
1-cup whole-wheat flour
1/3-cup cornmeal
1-tbls Catnip (Use Sojos all natural catnip)
1-tablespoon soft margarine
Preheat the over to 350 F. Combine chicken, broth and margarine and blend well. Add flour and cornmeal. Knead dough into a ball and roll to 1/4 inch. Cut into one-inch sized pieces and place on an cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 18 cookies.
DOG TREATS
Bouillon Biscuits
2 1/2 cups all-purposed flour (substitute ....use rice flour for dogs with grain allergies)
1/2 cup veg. oil
2 veg bouillon cubes dissolved in 3/4 c. boiling water (or packets)
3/4 c. carrots (Use Sojos Europa Grain Free mix....dehydrated veggies and fruits)
1/4 c. shredded celery
¼ Cup of Shredded apple
½ cup flax seed.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
Mix everything into a workable dough and role out to about 1/4? thick.
Cut with cookie cutter or role into strips, then
place on UNGREASED cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes
Don't have the time to make your own treats, then see our line of organic pet treats....lil Country Paws Sojos
Pets and Halloween....
Some people like to dress up, some don't, and it's the same with dogs. Some dogs are totally humiliated - you can see it. Others thrive on the attention they get wearing a costume. If you dress up Fluffy, skip a mask. After all, breathing is important. Also, make sure the costume doesn't obstruct Fluffy's ability to move around. Lastly, do consider what Fluffy seems to want.
If your fluff loves to dress up, then pay us a visit to see our latest fashions and costumes.....lil Country Paws Doggie Dress-Up
If your fluff loves to dress up, then pay us a visit to see our latest fashions and costumes.....lil Country Paws Doggie Dress-Up
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