What do we have in common with our pets? Our food supply is one and the same! And, a quality diet is healthier – mentally & 
physically. (For our pets, that translates into fewer vet visits, longer lives & better behavior!) That’s why we mix pet & human diet info in this post series. Dig into this informative, fun smorgasbord of foodie news!
Recalls
- “Pet treat under investigation” from usatoday.com, 3/12/10. (Real Ham Bones for Dogs can splinter & block dogs’ intestines.)
- “Salmonella recall spreads quickly to other products” by Mark Huffman, 3/12/10. (This one’s big, and it affects all of us! Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HPV) is widely used in many processed foods.)
- “What’s going on with Walmart’s Special Kitty cat food?” by Susan Thixton, 2/23/10.
- “Nature’s Variety pet food issues recall” by Beacon Journal staff, 2/15/10. (This recall was expanded on 3/8/10!)
- “FDA warns pet owners of salmonella in (Merrick) beef treats” by Lisa Wade McCormick, 1/16/10
- “Pet Carousel recalls beef hooves and pig ears because of salmonella risk” US Recall News, 12/11/09 (Note: If you get our e-newsletter, you already know about this one!)
Articles & posts of interest
- “Most store-bought chicken contains harmful bacteria” by James Limbach, 12/1/09.
- The truth about Kibbles ‘n Bits dog food and Pup-peroni & Milkbone dog treats: Read Darcy’s 2/9/10 post on why you shouldn’t fall for manufacturers’ emotion-based advertising. Get good @ reading ingredient lists on food packaging! Check our site for more info.
- “Food allergy may be causing feline cystitis” by Dr. Michael Fox, 2/14/10. (Note: Another case against corn. Contact us if your pet house soils!)
- “Fish oil supplements contain PCBs, so eat fish?“ by Deborah Mitchell, 3/3/10. (Note: There are healthy fish oil supplements that can benefit you & your pet. Read on, and, as always, consult your vet.)
- “Feline feeding ‘faux paws’” by Amelia Glynn, 3/1/10 (Note: We are as skeptical as the author is about 9Lives being a spokes-company for “wholesome” & “highly nutritious” cat food. But read on….)
- “FDA concerned about substance in food packaging” by Denise Grady 2/15/10. (Note: The latest on BPA in food/beverage containers.)
Tasty & safe
- New FDA widget! A glimmer of hope from the FDA comes in the form of their new “Pet Health & Safety” widget, designed to update you on the latest news on pet food, including recalls. Find it on our homepage: Scroll to the bottom of our sidebar. Check back often, as it self-updates!
- We love “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual” by Michael Pollan. Read or watch interviews with the author about his new, quick-read book on human food safety. Follow his simple rules to easily choose healthy, natural (single-ingredient) foods over what Pollan calls “edible, food-like substances” (processed foods in the modern, Western diet). Example: Rule #2 from the book is “Don’t eat anything your great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” Good advice that applies to your pets, too!
- Did you know this is National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month? Odds are your pup knows! Here’s a recipe for Peanut Butter Cups to help Fido celebrate, courtesy of threedog.com. Dogs-with-thumbs will love eatingwell.com’s Peanut Energy Bars. Yum!
- Easter safety for pets
Video-goodness
Three of our favorite foodie flicks: Slow-motion dogs catching treats. (A sweet video, but we don’t recommend Pedigree products.) Joris eating dinner. (Good for a belly laugh.) And, in the spirit of spring & Easter, Baby bunny eats tiny flower. (Kids will love this one!)
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