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FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Natomas & West Sacramento, California
FETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and mostsophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dogwalking services, today announced it has launched a new location inCalifornia's Natomas & West Sacramento region to provide area residentswith unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 77thFETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now service over 1,000 ... (Wed, 09 May 2007 18:28:38 GMT)

Chinese exporters charged in pet food scandal
Chinese authorities have detained the managers of two companies that exported contaminated wheat gluten used in a Mississauga company's pet food and blamed for the deaths of hundreds of dogs and cats across North America. (Wed, 09 May 2007 20:02:38 GMT)

Pet saviors
PASADENA - Maybe no one's happier than firefighter/paramedic Johnie Simpson about the new pet oxygen masks every Pasadena fire truck will carry from now on. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:17:56 GMT)

Pet food probe: Who was watching suppliers?
Even some pet-food companies say they don't always know what's really in the food they sell. Or where the ingredients come from. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:47:49 GMT)

Pet Distress: Does your animal suffer from separation anxiety?
Every new pet owner expects some shoe chewing and door scratching while the puppy is getting used to his new home and people. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:48:44 GMT)

S.Korea recalls Chinese wheat gluten, U.S. pet food
SEOUL, May 10 (Reuters) - South Korean importers have recalled Chinese wheat gluten and some U.S. pet food after the deaths of animals in the United States due to contaminated pet food, the agriculture ministry said on Thursday. (Thu, 10 May 2007 06:27:02 GMT)

Pet of the week
Pet: Meet Sandy, a 6-year-young yellow Labrador retriever mix. (Thu, 10 May 2007 06:27:07 GMT)

S.Korea recalls Chinese wheat gluten, U.S. pet food
Source: Reuters SEOUL, May 10 (Reuters) - South Korean importers have recalled Chinese wheat gluten and some U.S. pet food after the deaths of animals in the United States due to contaminated pet food, the ... (Thu, 10 May 2007 06:35:17 GMT)

Pet Food: Second Tainted Ingredient Found
PORTLAND - The industrial chemical that led to a nationwide recall of more than 100 brands of cat and dog foods has been found to contaminate a second pet food ingredient. (Thu, 10 May 2007 10:02:41 GMT)

Preventative pet health
Although having a pet around can be beneficial to a person’s health, the costs associated with caring for pets can be difficult for people to afford. With spring here, so is the threat of heartworm, which can be deadly even if it is recognized and treated. (Thu, 10 May 2007 11:14:32 GMT)

Veterinarian Offers Warm Weather Pet Care Tips
While warm weather is welcomed by most people, spring and summer can bring certain dangers to pets. A Kansas State University veterinarian says pet owners should be alert to seasonal health issues. (Thu, 10 May 2007 12:20:01 GMT)

Allied Capital to sell its majority stake in Healthy Pet
Allied Capital has signed an agreement to sell its majority equity interest in Healthy Pet Corp., an owner and operator of veterinary hospitals, to VCA Antech for about $153 million. (Thu, 10 May 2007 13:43:46 GMT)

Pet of the Week
This 14-pound, neutered, declawed male cat is available for adoption at the Veterinary Treatment Facility. Several family-friendly pets are available for adoption at the VTF. Every pet adopted will be vaccinated, microchipped, fecal checked, and heartworm or feline leukemia tested. (Thu, 10 May 2007 16:22:56 GMT)

Pets911.com takes pet rescue to new level
Pets ... Where would we be without them? Where would I be without them? I am fortunate to work in a place that is pet-friendly. My co-workers are wonderful indeed for numerous reasons, the least of which is their niceness in listening to my endless pet stories and never-ending pet peccadilloes. (Thu, 10 May 2007 17:03:00 GMT)

House Fire Claims Family Pet
(KAAL) -- A family pet is dead after a morning fire today in Southwest Rochester. The fire was reported around nine o'clock this morning. Rochester fire officials say the owner of the home was not present when the fire started and no one else was injured. (Thu, 10 May 2007 17:55:00 GMT)

Many Questions Remain In Pet Food Recall
Nearly two months after the massive pet food recall by Menu Foods, the Food and Drug Administration is still investigating. It's unsettling news for pet owners. (Thu, 10 May 2007 20:21:31 GMT)

Animal control plans pet adoption event
St. Charles Animal Control has scheduled a pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at its facility at 2835 W. Randolph St. (Thu, 10 May 2007 20:40:19 GMT)

LSU vets treat tainted pet food victim
Two months after the first reports of tainted pet food surfaced, pets are still getting sick. Doctors at the LSU Vet School are helping out in an extreme case. LSU vets said their newest victim came as a shock. (Fri, 11 May 2007 00:53:03 GMT)

Chicago-area company implicated in tainted pet food
Cereal Byproducts Co. of Mt. Prospect issued recall A Chicago-area feed supply company is the latest U.S. business to find itself implicated in the distribution of tainted rice protein from China, the Food and Drug Administration confirmed Thursday, raising the specter that customers of the firm may have unwittingly spread the contaminant melamine in pet food. (Fri, 11 May 2007 00:54:04 GMT)

Turtles Head To A Nearby Pet Shop Soon
You read it here first: The Senate was up to passing an amendment to lift the 1975 ban on those little pet turtles baby boomers had growing up. And yesterday they did it. (Fri, 11 May 2007 01:58:09 GMT)

Don't use pet products on children, parents told
QUEENSLAND health authorities have told parents to use their common sense and not use pet products to treat head lice on their children. (Fri, 11 May 2007 02:52:00 GMT)

Don't use pet products on kids
QUEENSLAND health authorities have told parents to use their common sense and not use pet products to treat head lice on their children. (Fri, 11 May 2007 02:52:00 GMT)

FDG-PET Imaging Clearly Predicts Lung Cancer Patients' Response To Chemotherapy
An earlier indication of whether chemotherapy benefits non-small cell lung cancer patients -- provided by positron emission tomography (PET) imaging -- can guide doctors in offering them better care, according to researchers in the May Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Fri, 11 May 2007 04:06:36 GMT)

Pet products can make kids sick: doctors
Queensland health authorities have warned parents of the dangers of treating children with pet products after a child became sick from an animal treatment. (Fri, 11 May 2007 04:11:33 GMT)

Tainted pet food may have claimed service dog's life
For more than a month, the official death toll from tainted pet food has only been a few dozen. But many pet owners suspect it's much higher than that. Less than two weeks ago, a dog in Sandy Valley died after eating Ol'Roy dog food. And as Denise Rosch shows us, he was more than a family pet. (Fri, 11 May 2007 04:36:38 GMT)

Las Vegas office searched in pet food investigation
It's been several weeks since we've heard about a pet dying from tainted pet food. But that doesn't mean the federal investigation is over. On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration searched the Las Vegas offices of ChemNutra, an importer of ingredients sold to pet food makers. (Fri, 11 May 2007 04:37:33 GMT)

Pet saviors
PASADENA - Maybe no one's happier than firefighter/paramedic Johnie Simpson about the new pet oxygen masks every Pasadena fire truck will carry from now on. (Fri, 11 May 2007 10:04:31 GMT)

10 barking, mewing contestants make the finals for Pet Idol
You can practically hear the howls of delight - and of heartache - now that the 10 finalists in The Blade's Pet Idol contest have been named. (Fri, 11 May 2007 10:58:48 GMT)

Tainted Pet Food Investigation Leads to China
U.S. Investigators Find Suspected Source of Pet Food Poisoning Deserted in Chinese Factories (Fri, 11 May 2007 12:15:52 GMT)

Hawai'i pet owners filing suits against Menu Foods
Two lawsuits are expected to be filed today against pet food manufacturer Menu Foods, which allegedly brought tainted pet foods into the market. (Fri, 11 May 2007 13:02:56 GMT)

Understanding the facts and figures on pet food labels
Although it has not been at the top of the list of headlines, the pet food recall has again been expanded and includes some foods manufactured by Natural Balance and Royal Canin, the latter being what I feed my own pets. (Fri, 11 May 2007 18:49:04 GMT)

Groom And Doom: One Family Loses A Pet
An Avon couple is sending out warning to pet owners to be careful when choosing a groomer after their puppy died after being dropped off for a trim. (Fri, 11 May 2007 19:00:19 GMT)

Pet Llama Stolen
Police are on the lookout for someone who stole a pet llama. (Fri, 11 May 2007 19:04:23 GMT)

Woman killed by a pet tiger in Canada
A woman died after she was mauled by a tiger kept as a pet at an exotic animal farm in Western Canada, police said on Friday. (Fri, 11 May 2007 20:29:53 GMT)

Feed your pet naturally
Just like people, dogs and cats didn't evolve eating processed food. As part of its healthy lifestyles programming, the Royal Botanical Gardens is offering two evening programs to teach participants how to make their own pet food. (Fri, 11 May 2007 20:50:56 GMT)

Two Hawai'i lawsuits filed today tied to pet-food recall
Two lawsuits were filed today in Circuit Court on behalf of Hawai'i pet owners and consumers affected by the massive pet-food recall initiated in mid-March. (Fri, 11 May 2007 22:48:06 GMT)

Woman killed by a pet tiger
A woman died after she was mauled by a tiger kept as a pet at an exotic animal farm in Western Canada. (Fri, 11 May 2007 22:51:53 GMT)

Pet Of The Week
GENERAL ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY EVENTS: Introductory Dog Training Class: 6:30-8 p.m. Thu. Animal Humane Society, 845 N. Meadow Lane, Golden Valley. 763-522-4325. Yappy Hour: A social hour for dogs and their owners. Well-behaved dogs are welcome; owners need to bring pet's current vaccination records. 5:30-6:30 p.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fri. Animal Humane Society, 845 N. Meadow Lane, Golden Valley. ... (Fri, 11 May 2007 23:45:04 GMT)

Home cooked pet food a growing trend
Some Collier County residnets spent Friday night cooking for their pets. It's part of a new trend sweeping the country sparked by recent pet food recalls. Pet owners making their furry friends meals they know are safe. (Sat, 12 May 2007 03:09:15 GMT)

Tainted pet food
A big thank-you for your coverage on the tainted pet food story. This is a very serious concern for all pet owners. There just doesn't seem to be enough said. (Sat, 12 May 2007 04:27:28 GMT)

Hawaiian Pet Owners Sue Menu Foods
It's been almost two months since a massive pet food recall began, and so far, 50 lawsuits have been filed across the country against the manufacturer, Menu Foods. (Sat, 12 May 2007 04:51:02 GMT)

House GOP Fails To Kill Murtha Pet Project
House Republicans early this morning invoked a parliamentary procedure in an unsuccessful attempt to kill the often-derided if little-known National Drug Intelligence Center, a small federal agency created to coordinate the drug war as well as a pet project of one of their chief nemeses, Democrat John Murtha of Pennsylvania. Murtha has led his party's efforts to impose troop withdrawal deadlines ... (Sat, 12 May 2007 04:58:10 GMT)

Hawaiian Pet Owners Sue Menu Foods
Fifty lawsuits have been filed across the country against pet food manufacturer Menu Foods after many owners' pets died due to tainted pet food. (Sat, 12 May 2007 05:04:02 GMT)

Primp your pet
On the weekends you clean your clothes, your house and your car -- but did you ever consider cleaning your pet? (Sat, 12 May 2007 06:35:16 GMT)

Use baskets to contain pet toys
Dear Readers: It's time to share some FAVORITE PET HINTS from the folks here at Heloise Central. Since everyone in the office has pets, here are some that we use: (Sat, 12 May 2007 09:10:14 GMT)

Hawaii Pet Owners Sue Menu Foods
Fifty lawsuits have been filed across the country against pet food manufacturer Menu Foods after many owners' pets died due to tainted pet food. (Sat, 12 May 2007 09:34:02 GMT)

Pet owners sue maker of toxic food
In the first lawsuits in Hawaii since a March nationwide pet food recall, about 2,000 consumers sued a Canadian company yesterday for allegedly producing contaminated food that killed or severely sickened at least eight pets. (Sat, 12 May 2007 11:55:42 GMT)

Animal owners, others taking pet massage classes
Associated Press - May 12, 2007 1:15 PM ET Pet massage classes are filling up in Texas and elsewhere. Advocates say massage can help pets relax, recover more quickly from injury or... (Sat, 12 May 2007 17:29:47 GMT)

It's Your Chance To Adopt A Pet
Almost two dozen animal shelters are coming together for a super pet adoption. (Sat, 12 May 2007 18:36:36 GMT)

Animal owners, others taking pet massage classes
Pet massage classes are filling up in Texas and elsewhere. Advocates say massage can help pets relax, recover more quickly from injury or surgery, improve performance in competition and be more comfortable. (Sat, 12 May 2007 20:23:30 GMT)

Pet shops claim ban imposed on animal imports
Dubai: Pet shops say they have been banned from importing animals into the UAE. (Sat, 12 May 2007 20:26:24 GMT)

NEW: Animal Control plans pet adoption day
The St. Charles Animal Control has scheduled a pet adoption day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at its facility at 2835 West Randolph St. (Sat, 12 May 2007 21:25:38 GMT)

Animal control plans pet adoption event
St. Charles Animal Control has scheduled a pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at its facility at 2835 W. Randolph St. (Sat, 12 May 2007 21:26:48 GMT)

Ban for UAE pet shops
Pet shop owners in the UAE have said they have been banned from importing animals although officials have so far not confirmed this, reported Gulf News. Some store owners say they have had several applications for importing animals rejected and this has been the situation since the start of the month. (Sun, 13 May 2007 03:52:32 GMT)

It’s a pet paradise
A new store in Tiffin is all about your cat or dog. The pet accessory business Moochie & Co. has opened up a store in McClung’s Animal Hospital, its first store in partnership with a veterinary clinic. (Sun, 13 May 2007 04:19:02 GMT)

Recall boosts organic pet food business
The recent pet food recall did not shock Victoria McDowell. For years she's been telling people they need to change their pet's diet. (Sun, 13 May 2007 06:51:25 GMT)

Professor probes pet deaths
A Michigan State University professor hopes a survey he's coordinating will help nail down how many dogs and cats died after eating tainted pet food. He also wants to determine -- definitively -- what caused the deaths. (Sun, 13 May 2007 07:17:34 GMT)

Program promotes pet helpers
Twenty-year-old Nakeeta Johnson considers learning how to wash pet bowls and launder their blankets and towels good practice. (Sun, 13 May 2007 07:49:50 GMT)

Some helpful tips on saving your pet
Emergencies happen. When they do you need to know what do to and be prepared to act. Three basic techniques all pet owners should know in case of emergencies are CPR, the Heimlich maneuver and responsible and proper tourniquet use. (Sun, 13 May 2007 07:57:34 GMT)

Pet massage classes becoming more popular
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- Here's the latest way for an owner to pamper their pet. (Sun, 13 May 2007 10:15:21 GMT)

Pet massage classes becoming more popular
Here's the latest way for an owner to pamper their pet. Pet massage classes are becoming more popular around the country. There are also books and DV-Ds that demonstrate the techniques. (Sun, 13 May 2007 10:53:49 GMT)

Petland marks Pet Month with animal Amber Alert
To mark National Pet Month, which began recently, Petland stores are launching an animal version of the Amber Alert system used to local missing children. (Sun, 13 May 2007 11:43:11 GMT)

Pet tiger in B.C. mauling death euthanized
The pet tiger that killed a woman from 100 Mile House, B.C., was euthanized Saturday by a veterinarian, with the approval of the animal's owner. (Sun, 13 May 2007 13:19:25 GMT)

Weather shines on Doll and Pet Parade
In sharp contrast to the cold and rain of many previous years, the 60th annual Doll and Pet Parade Saturday took place under blue skies with temperatures around the 70-degree mark. (Sun, 13 May 2007 13:27:12 GMT)

Pet massage classes becoming more popular
Pet massage classes becoming more popular (Sun, 13 May 2007 14:02:51 GMT)

Recalled Pet Foods
The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association is complying a list of all recalled pet foods related to the wheat gluten contamination. Click HERE for the latest affected products and other helpful information for pet owners. (Sun, 13 May 2007 18:23:27 GMT)

Owners mourn beloved dog, poisoned in nation's pet food scare
A month after tainted pet food sickened thousands of animals, officials say a nation of panicked pet owners can breathe easier. But Billy Herring still prays alone at night. (Sun, 13 May 2007 18:34:36 GMT)

Target 12 Investigators: Pet Dangers
The list of potential dangers for your pet is very long. Certain foods, plants, even cleaning products. Things you probably have in your home right now. We're uncovering those potential dangers so you can protect your pets. (Sun, 13 May 2007 20:17:21 GMT)

Thinking of rearing a pet tortoise?
Tortoises can make an interesting pet, although they can present a challenge, due to their size and dietary habits. Their diets vary based on species, but all need quite a variety of foods, with careful attention paid to the amount of roughage as well as calcium/phosphorus balance. (Sun, 13 May 2007 20:40:56 GMT)

Local Professor to Survey Pet Deaths
MSU professor's survey to quantify pet deaths from tainted food. (Sun, 13 May 2007 22:38:03 GMT)

State pet bill draws from county ideas
A bill that would force pet owners to spay and neuter their pets that is working its way through the state Assembly reads an awful lot like an ordinance floated in Riverside County last year. (Mon, 14 May 2007 03:10:11 GMT)

Healthy Pet Food Can Be Found In Store (Or Cooked)
Pet nutritionists advise animal owners to look for good sources of protein on food labels, like organic chicken or fish. There are lots of options for pet food that's healthy, and there's also another option for pet owners: cook the food for your pet at home. (Mon, 14 May 2007 03:59:00 GMT)

Pet food recalls spur owners to try making homemade meals
When cans of pet food first got yanked off store shelves on March 16 in what would become one of the biggest pet food recalls in history, Jenifer Ostermann, Indianapolis, got much more cautious about what she puts into the mouths of her two mastiffs and mixed-breed cocker spaniel. (Mon, 14 May 2007 07:04:22 GMT)

Shelters unaffected by pet food contamination
Pet shelters in the Washington area have not been affected by the contaminated pet food that sickened animals around the country and triggered a major product recall. (Mon, 14 May 2007 07:13:43 GMT)

Like human meds, pet drugs are subject of safety fears
Authorities and pet owners are beginning to raise serious questions about the safety and effectiveness of animal medicines, mirroring worries over human drugs such as the painkiller Vioxx. (Mon, 14 May 2007 08:34:06 GMT)

Rub your pet the right way
If you're looking to pamper your pet, learning how to give a good pet massage might be the next step. Massage classes are filling up in Texas and elsewhere. (Mon, 14 May 2007 11:15:32 GMT)

Pet Idol Crown 2007
It is time for you to vote on which furry animal you would want to crawl away with the Pet Idol crown for 2007! (Mon, 14 May 2007 11:25:34 GMT)

Beyond Petting: Owners Turn To Pet Massage
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio/ -- Most anybody enjoys a relaxing massage. Some show it with a tail wag. Pet massage classes are the latest way to get close to Fido. (Mon, 14 May 2007 14:16:33 GMT)

Red Cross to offer Pet First Aid
The American Red Cross is known for helping keep Portage County residents and families healthy and safe. Now with Pet First Aid, the Red Cross, in conjunction with the Humane Society of Portage County, can do the same for pets as well. The new Red Cross Pet First Aid course covers emergency care procedures for cats and dogs in simple terms. The four-hour course features components of first aid ... (Mon, 14 May 2007 17:09:57 GMT)

Animal control plans pet adoption event
St. Charles Animal Control has scheduled a pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at its facility at 2835 W. Randolph St. (Mon, 14 May 2007 18:38:14 GMT)

Make Felt From Your Pet Combings
Yes --- you really can make great felt items from your pet's fur! (Mon, 14 May 2007 19:03:28 GMT)

Calgary man gets three months in jail for scalding pet cat in tub of water
CALGARY (CP) - A Calgary man who scalded his pet cat so badly it had to be destroyed has been sentenced to three months in jail. Duston Wicker will serve his time on weekends beginning Friday. (Mon, 14 May 2007 19:57:39 GMT)

Costco dog food added to pet food recall list
Kirkland-based Costco has announced the recall of one of its pet foods after the manufacturer announced that it may be contaminated with melamine, an industrial chemical that was found in other recently recalled pet foods. (Mon, 14 May 2007 20:17:15 GMT)

MSU Conducting Survey To Estimate Pet Deaths Caused By Recalled Pet Food
(TV5) -- A Michigan State University expert is launching a survey to better estimate how many pets have died after eating tainted food. The professor of MSU's vet school says he knows of 35 cats and 17 dogs suspected of dying after eating pet food with ingredients imported from China. (Mon, 14 May 2007 21:27:08 GMT)

Officials Issue Summer Reminder To Pet Owners
Law enforcement officers with the Capital Area Humane Society are reminding pet owners not to keep animals locked inside of vehicles. (Mon, 14 May 2007 21:40:11 GMT)

Pet Food Recall Creates "Husky" Traffic
Back in March, online traffic to pet-related sites saw a significant increase due to the pet food recall. Nielsen//NetRatings has released data that shows visits to pet related sites grew a 115 percent in March over the previous month. In February there were 9.1 million unique visits to pet sites, and for March the number more than doubled to 19.5 million visits. Menu Foods, the largest ... (Mon, 14 May 2007 21:43:47 GMT)

Humane Society pushes to ban pet sales to labs
It's the nightmare of pet lovers everywhere: Their beloved Fido or Whiskers gets lost, is scooped up by animal thieves, then sold to be dissected in a university research lab. (Mon, 14 May 2007 21:48:47 GMT)

Pet Recall Results In ARL Food Shortage
A massive pet food recall continues to have repercussions in central Iowa, including animal rescue shelters. (Mon, 14 May 2007 22:14:27 GMT)

Woman Builds Business Around Pet Waste
A local woman has built a business around pet waste. (Mon, 14 May 2007 23:36:09 GMT)

Costco dog food added to pet food recall list
Kirkland-based Costco has announced the recall of one of its pet foods after the manufacturer announced that it contained rice protein that may be contaminated. American Nutrition says the rice protein... (Tue, 15 May 2007 01:15:04 GMT)

Bill To Crackdown On 'Pet Peddlers'
A local lawmaker says he wants to put a stop to pet peddlers – people who take someone’s pet and sell it to a research lab where animals are used in experiments. (Tue, 15 May 2007 02:57:00 GMT)

Pet Adopt-a-thon deemed a success
Despite the wind and rain, Saturday’s Pet Adopt-a-thon at the Mesquite Animal Shelter was a success. Nine animals in all were adopted, and 202 pets were vaccinated by workers from the VCA Loop 12 Animal Clinic. (Tue, 15 May 2007 06:11:49 GMT)

Pet Supply Verified(TM): IMI Global Launches Pet Food Verification Service In Response To Pet Food Recall Issues
Integrated Management Information, Inc. (IMI Global) (OTC Bulletin Board: INMG), a leading provider of verification and Internet solutions for the agricultural/livestock industry, today announced the launch of Pet Supply Verified(TM), a comprehensive new pet food verification system designed to build consumer confidence in pet food products. [click link for full article] (Tue, 15 May 2007 07:05:23 GMT)

ChemNutra Calls for Pet Food Ingredients Safety Summit
ChemNutra today called for a national Pet Food Ingredients Safety Summit for ingredients importers, analysis laboratories and manufacturers to begin drafting import standards and specifications for pet food ingredients, not only from China, but around the world. (Tue, 15 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Video: Sergeant's(R) Pet Care Products and Pet Specialist Steve Dale Team Up for Sergeant's 'Splish Splash Photo ...
Sergeant's Pet Care Products and pet specialist Steve Dale are teaming up for pet owners and their dogs to have some "fun in the suds" for the Sergeant's "Splish Splash Photo Contest." (Tue, 15 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

ChemNutra Calls for Pet Food Ingredients Safety Summit
ChemNutra today called for a national PetFood Ingredients Safety Summit for ingredients importers, analysislaboratories and manufacturers to begin drafting import standards andspecifications for pet food ingredients, not only from China, but aroundthe world. (Tue, 15 May 2007 17:07:16 GMT)

Vendor, pet fees could rise
DIXON - More than 30 new ordinances are up for approval at tonight's Lee County Board meeting, including some that would affect pet owners and food service providers. (Tue, 15 May 2007 18:33:27 GMT)

Readers: Chain tops supermarkets as pet supplier of choice
In the tussle to win consumer pet supply dollars, the Petsmart retail chain was readers' top dog. (Tue, 15 May 2007 19:08:37 GMT)

Pigs fed tainted pet food scraps are cleared for market
Roughly 56,000 pigs that were fed contaminated pet food scraps are safe to be eaten, the Agriculture Department said Tuesday. The all-clear allows the pigs to be slaughtered for human consumption. (Tue, 15 May 2007 20:34:36 GMT)

Pigs fed tainted pet food scraps are cleared for market
Associated Press - May 15, 2007 4:44 PM ET The Agriculture Department says that roughly 56,000 pigs that were fed contaminated pet food scraps are safe to be eaten. (Tue, 15 May 2007 20:50:34 GMT)

Pigs fed tainted pet food scraps are cleared for market
The Agriculture Department says that roughly 56,000 pigs that were fed contaminated pet food scraps are safe to be eaten. The all-clear allows the pigs to be slaughtered for human consumption. (Tue, 15 May 2007 20:54:58 GMT)

Lawsuit Filed Against Pet Food Makers
PORTLAND - Pet owners from Florida and Michigan have filed a nationwide class-action lawsuit against several pet food makers for misleading customers about what goes into their product. (Tue, 15 May 2007 22:08:31 GMT)

Lung Cancer Patients' Response To Chemotherapy Clearly Predicted By FDG-PET Imaging
An earlier indication of whether chemotherapy benefits non-small cell lung cancer patients - provided by positron emission tomography (PET) imaging - can guide doctors in offering them better care, according to researchers in the May Journal of Nuclear Medicine. [click link for full article] (Wed, 16 May 2007 02:14:48 GMT)

Pigs fed tainted pet food scraps are cleared for market
WASHINGTON -- Roughly 56,000 pigs that were fed contaminated pet food scraps are safe to be eaten, the Agriculture Department said Tuesday. (Wed, 16 May 2007 02:50:47 GMT)

Pet store manager charged with embezzlement
The former manager of a city pet store has been charged with stealing more than $20,000 from the business, and the man said it was used to support his gambling, Beckley police said. (Wed, 16 May 2007 03:11:22 GMT)

Safety steps for pet foods
Manufacturers plan to hire private labs to check ingredients Stung by one of the largest recalls in pet food history, makers of dog and cat foods are developing a plan to prevent future contamination by hiring private laboratories to verify that foreign suppliers are shipping the right products and meeting quality standards. (Wed, 16 May 2007 07:46:41 GMT)

Class-action lawsuit filed in pet food recall
The pet-food recall that included more than 100 types and resulted in the death of more than a dozen cats or dogs has spawned the first class-action lawsuit against manufacturers, including Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble Co. (Wed, 16 May 2007 09:29:49 GMT)

Chelsea boss Mourinho arrested, cautioned over pet dog
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was arrested and cautioned after an argument with police and a health official about his pet dog, The Sun newspaper said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 May 2007 09:48:47 GMT)

Chelsea boss Mourinho arrested, cautioned over pet dog
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been arrested and cautioned after an argument with police and a health official about his pet dog. (Wed, 16 May 2007 10:10:53 GMT)

Homemade doggie diet: Pet owners are cooking up alternatives
IT SEEMED every time Marilyn Tims went to the pet store, another recall notice appeared in place of her dog's food. Three times, the Point Richmond resident had to switch the food eaten by her 12-year-old Shitzu, Rosie, because of a massive ongoing pet food recall. (Wed, 16 May 2007 10:46:54 GMT)

Pigs fed tainted pet food called safe
Roughly 56,000 pigs that were fed contaminated pet food scraps are safe to be eaten, the Agriculture Department. (Wed, 16 May 2007 12:18:41 GMT)

Mourinho arrested, cautioned over pet dog
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was arrested and cautioned after an argument with police and a health official about his pet dog, his spokesman said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 May 2007 13:06:41 GMT)

Pet shop asks detailed questions for getting dog
My family and I decided it would be nice to adopt a dog, so we went to a pet shop and they had just posted a pug for adoption. Just what we wanted too. An employee brought him out for us to pet and he got along with the kids. "Cool," we thought. (Wed, 16 May 2007 13:18:42 GMT)

China: Pet Food Ingredients Free From Contamination
China says further checks on food exporters have turned up no sign of a chemical blamed in the pet deaths in North America, and urged U.S. authorities not to take additional measures against Chinese producers. (Wed, 16 May 2007 13:23:07 GMT)

Deadly Pet Disease Could Infect Humans
Veterinarians are issuing a warning to pet owners -- a serious and sometimes deadly dog infection could be passed to people. (Wed, 16 May 2007 13:24:23 GMT)

Chelsea boss Mourinho arrested, cautioned over pet dog
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was arrested and cautioned after an argument with police and a health official about his pet dog, his spokesman said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 May 2007 13:49:28 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into New Jersey's Gold Coast
FETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and mostsophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dogwalking services, today announced it has launched a new location in NewJersey's Gold Coast region to provide area residents with unsurpassed petcare services. This new franchise marks the 78th FETCH! Pet Care locationthat, in aggregate, now service over 1,100 cities and towns ... (Wed, 16 May 2007 15:28:56 GMT)

Mourinho arrested, cautioned over pet dog
London, May 16, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was arrested and cautioned after an argument with police and a health official about his pet dog, his spokesman said today. (Wed, 16 May 2007 16:24:28 GMT)

County approves pet fee hikes
DIXON - Proposed fee increases for food service providers and well owners didn't pass muster at Tuesday's Lee County board meeting, but pet owners soon will be paying higher fees. (Wed, 16 May 2007 18:18:17 GMT)

Mourinho arrested, cautioned over pet dog
LONDON - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was arrested and cautioned after an argument with police and a health official about his pet dog, The Sun newspaper said yesterday. (Wed, 16 May 2007 20:32:13 GMT)

Pet owners have new places to gather
DAYTON — Area pet owners have two new ways to share stories, advice and even photos of their furry or feathered family members. (Thu, 17 May 2007 00:24:23 GMT)

We deserve to know more about how pet foods were tainted
QUESTION: If the items in the tainted pet food are being imported from China, why don't we simply stop importing food from China? - C.T., Tampa, Fla. (Thu, 17 May 2007 02:03:02 GMT)

Lawsuit blames pet’s death on tainted food
A Cassville attorney has filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court in Springfield against Menu Foods Inc., its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries, Del Monte Foods and Wal-Mart on behalf of plaintiffs whose pets allegedly became ill or died after eating contaminated pet food. (Thu, 17 May 2007 02:47:04 GMT)

Pet Owners Claim Groomers Negligent
State law does not require pet groomers to be licensed or inspected, which angers some North Texans. (Thu, 17 May 2007 03:17:18 GMT)

Lawmakers ready to spend surplus on pet projects
Inspired by Tennessee's flush financial times, state lawmakers are working to give themselves a collective $20 million to spend on pet projects in their own districts. (Thu, 17 May 2007 07:02:12 GMT)

Pet owners are cooking up homemade alternatives
IT SEEMED every time Marilyn Tims went to the pet store, another recall notice appeared in place of her dog's food. Three times, the Point Richmond resident had to switch the food eaten... (Thu, 17 May 2007 10:23:01 GMT)

Inspectors uncover pet shop horror
THE owners of a Blackpool pet shop have been warned they could face jail for animal cruelty. (Thu, 17 May 2007 11:44:39 GMT)

Pet owners turn to specialty bakeries in wake of recall
Not long ago, the idea of buying fresh-baked kibble still warm from the bakery oven likely sounded ridiculous to local pet owners. (Thu, 17 May 2007 13:03:08 GMT)

Pet Food Recall Keeps Owners On Their Toes
As the pet food recall list gets longer and longer, more and more people are taking a closer look at the health of their pet. (Thu, 17 May 2007 13:03:25 GMT)

SW Missouri Man Sues Pet Food Makers, Wal-Mart Over Dog's Death
CASSVILLE, Mo. (AP) -- A southwest Missouri man who blames contaminated pet food for his dog's deathly illness has sued two food companies and Wal-Mart. (Thu, 17 May 2007 13:29:17 GMT)

From Canaries to Rocks: A Hardy Pet Is a Good Pet
Affectionate and relatively indestructible – those historically have been key qualities of a good starter pet. Katherine Grier, author of Pets in America, talks about pets of choice over the decades, good and bad. (Thu, 17 May 2007 13:30:03 GMT)

Pet owners have new places to gather
Area pet owners have two new ways to share stories, advice and even photos of their furry or feathered family members. (Thu, 17 May 2007 13:43:56 GMT)

Baltimore breeding ground for pet shows
Pet industry operators will pour into Baltimore over the next four years. (Thu, 17 May 2007 14:47:05 GMT)

Mo. dog owner sues over pet food
CASSVILLE, Mo. (AP) -- A southwestern Missouri man who blames contaminated pet food for his dog's deathly illness has sued two food companies and Wal-Mart. (Thu, 17 May 2007 14:59:24 GMT)

Bat Kept As Class Pet Had Rabies
A bat kept as a classroom pet in a Wyoming school has tested positive for rabies. (Thu, 17 May 2007 18:19:55 GMT)

FDA moves as pet food recall expands
As the pet food recall expands, government inspectors are checking food makers to make sure none of the contaminated pet food ingredients reach other products. (Thu, 17 May 2007 18:20:32 GMT)

School's pet bat tests positive for rabies
Catching a bat in a school basement and keeping it as a classroom pet is a great way to learn about rabies. (Thu, 17 May 2007 18:37:10 GMT)

School's Pet Bat Found To Have Rabies
RIVERTON, Wyo. -- A bat kept as a classroom pet in a Wyoming school has tested positive for rabies. Two staff members at Trinity Lutheran School in Riverton are being treated for possible rabies exposure. (Thu, 17 May 2007 18:46:31 GMT)

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