According to a newly released USDA report on the Michael Vick case, a witness told investigators that Vick put family pets (the article does not indicate how the pets were obtained) in the ring with Pit Bulls trained to fight. Of course the pets were severely injured or killed but Vick "thought it was funny … Continue reading Michael Vick: Morally Bankrupt
Treats on the Internets
The FDA says people are getting scammed by callers identifying themselves as FDA agents. Can you imagine the poor sod who calls my number? Before he got a chance to try the extortion scam, I would have given him such an earful about food safety and the pharmaceutical companies' stranglehold on health, he'd be admitting … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Don’t It Make My Black Coat Blue?
I notice in the Fall and Winter, certain light makes the black dogs look almost blue in photos. OK yeah, just an excuse for me to show off a couple of my pesty pets: Randi, age 6 and Patty, age 2.
Stuff I Know, Courtesy of Calvin and Hobbes
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Two More Reports of Police Killing Family Dogs
In Pennsylvania:“There is no misunderstanding,” said Mangan. “He shot my dog maliciously."Mangan said the deputy's story that Lincoln tried to attack him doesn't add up."The leash doesn't go past where he shot him at. He can't go any farther; he was in his own back yard, secure, on a leash," said Mangan.The deputy said he … Continue reading Two More Reports of Police Killing Family Dogs
This is That Time of the Year
"The Holidays" are an annual excuse for all sorts of pet advice in the media. There are common sense suggestions, such as being watchful that pets don't slip out the front door amidst all the comings and goings of holiday guests, as well as good advice on preventing dogs from eating anything toxic, such as … Continue reading This is That Time of the Year
Friends of the Blog – Pet Photos
Because I never get tired of looking at pet pictures, and because I assume everyone else is exactly like me (Note: if this is not true, please do NOT e-mail me to advise, just let me continue being happy), I'm posting some photos from friends of the blog. Please feel welcome to send in your … Continue reading Friends of the Blog – Pet Photos
The Usual(ly Ignored) Suspects
Let's say you wanted to smuggle something rilly illegal - say assault weapons with silencers - into a war zone - say Iraq. You come up with a plan to stash the weapons on pallets, surrounded by something legal, then shrink-wrap the whole deal. You know you'd have to get past US Customs and obviously, … Continue reading The Usual(ly Ignored) Suspects
FDA Blocks Chinese Milk Products
Finally, some action from the FDA regarding the Chinese mela-milk scandal:The agency, in an alert posted Wednesday on its Web site, ordered the "detention without physical examination of all milk products, milk-derived ingredients and finished food products containing milk from China due to the presence of melamine and/or melamine analogs."The agency listed dozens of products, … Continue reading FDA Blocks Chinese Milk Products
Nationwide Recall Of Infants’ Mylicon Drops
I know I keep a supply of this product on hand for litters and other breeders do too. Here is what the FDA says:Johnson & Johnson • Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company (JJMCP) is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that … Continue reading Nationwide Recall Of Infants’ Mylicon Drops
