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Pet Carousel Conducts Nationwide Recall of Beef Hoof Products and Pig Ears Because of Salmonella Risk

Company Contact: Pet Carousel, Inc 800-231-3572 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 9, 2009 – Sanger, CA-- Pet Carousel has initiated a recall of all Pig Ears and all varieties of Beef Hoof pet treats because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The problem was discovered after FDA testing found positive results for Salmonella in pig ears and beef hoof products. These products were recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. People handling dry pet food and/or pet treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the treats or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their health care provider immediately. Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may only experience a 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 any of the affected products or is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately. The following products have been recalled: The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight, Pork Tasteez and Pet Carousel Item No.:

18100-P Bulk
18016-P 10-pk red mesh bag
18120-P 20-pk red mesh bag.

The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight, and Pet Carousel Item No.:

1506-K 5 lb. bulk
1507-K 10 lb. bulk
1520-K 20 lb. bulk
12125-T 10-pk vinyl bag
12110-T 10-pk, vinyl bag
12111-T 10-pk, vinyl bag
12122-T 10 lb., bulk
1503-K 3-pk, vinyl bag
1510-K 10-pk ,vinyl bag
1405-S 5 lb., bulk
1408-S 10-pk, vinyl bag
1410-S 10 lb., bulk
1420-S 20 lb., bulk
90058-H Cheese/& Bacon Stuffed Hoof, bulk
90056-H Peanut Butter Stuffed Hoof, bulk
17005-R Rope toy with Hooves.

The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores throughout the country. All sizes and all lots of these pork ears purchased on or after 08/16/2009 and all beef hoof products in all varieties purchased on or after 09/16/2009 made by Pet Carousel are included in this alert. Pet Carousel has completed notifying its consignees and requested the consignees return affected products and remove them from retail sales. Out of an abundance of caution and concern for public safety, Pet Carousel is issuing this press release to inform consumers of potential risks and to ensure that all affected product has either been returned or otherwise removed from use. Consumers who have purchased the products described above should cease use and return the product to their place of purchase. Additionally, consumers with questions may contact Pet Carousel at 800-231-3572 from 8:00am to 4:00pm PST.

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Daily Paws Picture of the Day: Little Red Riding Dog

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

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Tags: dog in red cape, little red riding dog, vetlocator.com
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To Costume or Not to Costume

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

It’s that time of year again, pets are worried and their humans are looking forward to it. Yes it is Halloween.

And you may be asking yourself……TO COSTUME OR NOT TO COSTUME….That is the question. And it’s a good question to ask.

Should you dress your pet up in a costume this year or not?

Facts: According to the National Retail Federation, 15 percent of Americans plan to deck out their dogs and will spend nearly $370 million on costumes for pets this year (that’s $40 million more than 2011).

Fact: Some of the cutest pet photos are of dogs dressed up in amazing costumes.

Fact: The average pet owner buying a costume for their pet is expected to spend $79.82 this year.

Fact: People love seeing pets in costumes.

Fact: Many of pet owners like to dress their pets up for Halloween.

However, like kids, there are some things to keep in mind before you decide to take the plunge and costume your pet.

The first thing is whether your pet enjoys, or will even tolerate being dressed up. Some pets, dogs especially, love to be dressed up. I knew one dog that would pout unless her owner dressed her up with one of her favorite scarves before they went anywhere. Yes, she was a girl dog of course :).

Some pets HATE it and some are traumatized by the whole ordeal. If your pet is one that just gets freaked or lies there in apathy, please don’t put them through having to wear a costume all day. Snap a few photos to share with friends if you must, then take the darn thing off them.

But for the pets who enjoy all the fuss and excitement that goes with a costume, here are some suggestions in choosing one:

1. Make sure the costume is easy to put on and is relatively comfortable. Tight costumes that have to be pulled over your dog’s head will often get them anxious.

2. Avoid costumes that are too tight and restrictive. Make sure your pet can breathe OK, and the costume is not too hot for them. Heat exhaustion can be a real problem.

3. Avoid costumes with small or dangling accessories that your pet could chew on and choke.

4. Make sure the costume doesn’t constrict your pet’s movement.

5. Pets need to go to the bathroom. Have a plan for how this will be accomplished without stressing your pet.

6. Make sure the costume doesn’t interfere with your pet’s vision and hearing. Costumes with goggles, ear muffs and masks can pose problems.

7. For best results, keep the costume simple. Better yet, why not go as a themed couple with you dressing up as a character and your pet being dressed in the same theme?

8. Keep your costumed one under constant observation. Safely dressed up or not, there are just too many things that can quickly go wrong when your pet is in costume, and, like a little child, when you see they have had enough excitement for the day, get them out of their costume, take them home and put them to bed.

Here are the 5 most popular Pet Halloween Costumes this season according to Wayfair, pet costume manufacturer:

Our advice? First choose whether or not TO COSTUME OR NOT TO COSTUME based on the above. If you choose to costume, have a safe and fun Halloween!

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Daily Paws Picture of the Day: Nerd Alert!

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012

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Tags: dog in nerd glasses, nerdy dog, vetlocator.com
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Daily Paws Picture of the Day: Happy Basket Cat

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

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Tags: cat in basket, happy basket cat, happy cat in basket, vetlocator.com
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Daily Paws Picture of the Day: The Charming Dog

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

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Tags: charming dog, cute dog, dog with scarf, vetlocator.com
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Daily Paws Picture of the Day: Kitty-kitty.

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

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Tags: cute cat, cute cat photo, cute kitty, vetlocator.com
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Daily Paws Picture of the Day: I will love you forever

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

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Amazing Transformation of Patrick, the Miracle Dog found at the Garbage Chute.

Monday, October 8th, 2012

This is Patrick. He is a miracle dog.

Patrick was found at bottom of garbage chute of an apartment building. Someone had starved him to near death, put in a garbage bag and tossed him away like garbage. A maintenance found Patrick pathetically thin, cold and near death.