Thogensen Family Farm Recalls Raw Frozen Ground Pet Food (Rabbit; Duck; Llama; Pork) Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk

Thogersen Family Farm of Stanwood, WA is voluntarily recalling raw frozen ground pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following varieties, packaged in two pound packs, are included in this recall: course ground rabbit, course ground mallard duck, ground llama, and ground pork frozen raw pet food

L. monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Listeria monocytogenes infections can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only 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. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should immediately contact a health care provider.

Pets with Listeria monocytogenes infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only 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 the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Recalled product labels did not contain any lot identification, batch codes, or expiration dates. Products were packaged in two pound flattened, rectangular clear plastic packages and stored frozen. The front of the package contains one large white square label with the company name, product type and weight.

Thogersen Family Farm stated the affected products were either sold to individual customers or two retail establishments that have been notified. Some of the product has not been distributed and held at the manufacturing location.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall is the result of samples collected by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and revealed the finished products contained the bacteria.

Consumers who have purchased affected product should discontinue use. For questions, consumers may contact the company at (360) 929-9808.

Nestle Purina PetCare Company Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Amount of Muse Wet Cat Food Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy in Three-ounce Cans due to the Potential Presence of Rubber Pieces

Out of an abundance of caution, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Muse wet cat food Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy in three-ounce cans. The product could contain rubber pieces that are translucent yellow with a blue backing, which may present a potential choking hazard.

We're pet owners and pet lovers, and our number one commitment is the health and well-being of pets. We only want products that meet our high-quality standards in your pet's bowl.

We became aware of the issue after receiving complaints from pet owners who observed the rubber pieces in the product. We have made changes to our process so this should not happen in the future.

While we have not received any reports to date of injury or illness to cats fed this product, we are conducting this voluntary recall as a precaution. We recommend that you discard any of the affected product you may have, and we will replace it.

The affected products were distributed nationwide and available for purchase at pet specialty and e-commerce retailers. We have asked our retailers to remove these affected products.

You can identify the product by the UPC, lot identification number and "Best By" date on the bottom of the can and side panel of the variety pack box. In the variety packs, only the Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy cans are included in the recall.

We're here to ensure you have the best possible experience, so call us at 1-800-982-3885, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with any questions you may have. We know your pet is important to you, and they're important to us, too.

No other Purina products are impacted by this voluntary recall. We apologize to our consumers for any concerns or inconvenience this situation has caused.

Voluntary Recall of Muse wet cat food Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy in three-ounce cans

UPC Codes	Best by date	Lot identification number
38100 17199 (single three-ounce can)	4/30/2020 4/30/2020	8094116209 8094116210
38100 17780 (from Muse 6-can variety pack)	4/30/2020	8094179001

 

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We're pet owners and pet lovers too and we only want products that meet our high quality standards in your cat's bowl. For this reason, we are voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Muse – Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy Cat Food, in a 3-ounce can, because it could potentially contain rubber pieces that are translucent yellow with a blue backing. This action is being taken out of an abundance of caution as we have not received any reports of injury or illness to cats fed this product. We have asked our retailers to remove these affected products too. No other Purina products are impacted by this voluntary recall.

If you have a can or packaging with the UPC, lot identification number and Best If Used By Date found on our website,http://newscenter.purina.com/muse3ozcanrecall, please discard any of the affected product and reach out to us directly at 1-800-982-3885 for assistance.

We apologize to our consumers for any concerns or inconvenience this situation has caused.

Everything You Need to Know About How Dogs Sleep

So why's my dog sleeping so much?

Read along to find out why from a nice article about why.


There are few things more smile-inducing and “awww”-inspiring than seeing a cute pup sprawled out and snoozing away. But dogs don’t just sleep because it’s adorable. Just like in people, sleep for dogs is a critical aspect of their health.
When you start thinking about a dog dozing off, it raises a handful of questions: how is dog sleep like human sleep? How much do dogs need to sleep? Can they sleep too much? And do they dream like we do?
This guide helps answer these questions and more so that you can better understand your dog’s sleep and promote the sleep that they need to continue being a healthy and happy part of your family.

Follow along to read more -  https://www.sleephelp.org/dogs-sleep/    

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Canned Dog Food for Elevated Vitamin D

Hill’s Pet Nutrition today announced it is expanding its recall of select canned dog food products due to elevated levels of vitamin D. This recall expansion was caused by the same vitamin premix received from a U.S. supplier that was the source of the January 31, 2019, recall and is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure, and dogs may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. When consumed at very high levels, vitamin D can in rare cases lead to potentially life threatening health issues in dogs, including renal dysfunction. Pet parents with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed and are exhibiting any of these signs should contact their veterinarian. In most cases, complete recovery is expected after discontinuation of feeding.

In the United States, the affected canned dog foods were distributed through retail pet stores and veterinary clinics nationwide. No dry foods, cat foods, or treats are affected.

Pet parents in the U.S. who purchased the product with the specific lot/date codes listed should discontinue feeding and dispose of those products immediately or return unopened product to your retailer for a refund. For more information, please contact Hill’s via our website or at 1-800-445-5777.

Impacted products outside of the United States will be subject to separate notices on the country-specific website. If you are outside of the United States, please check your own country’s Hill’s website for more information.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition learned of the potential for elevated vitamin D levels in some of our canned dog foods after receiving a complaint in the United States about a dog exhibiting signs of elevated vitamin D levels. Our investigation confirmed elevated levels of vitamin D due to a supplier error.

Following that recall, we conducted a detailed review of all canned dog foods potentially impacted by the vitamin premix with elevated levels of vitamin D. This review included: analyzing consumer complaints; reviewing veterinarian medical consultations; auditing our supplier; and reviewing our own manufacturing and quality procedures. We then did additional product testing to ensure we had taken all appropriate action. Our review determined that there were additional products affected by that vitamin premix, and it is for that reason that we are expanding the recall. Hill’s has received a limited number of complaints of pet illness related to some of these products.

As a company, and as pet parents ourselves, we deeply regret the concern that this recall and subsequent expansion have caused pet parents and any possible effect the recalled foods may have had on pets. We are committed to doing more to uphold the standards of pet care that pet parents and veterinarians expect of us to earn back their trust.

For further information, please contact Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. at 1-800-445-5777 every day during the hours of 7am-7pm (CST) or at contactus@hillspet.com. 

( Please use this link for the SKU number and the Date Code / Lot Code numbers which dont show on this page ) 

Information can also be found at www.hillspet.com/productlist

Product Name	SKU Number	Date Code / Lot Code
*Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care with Lamb Canned Dog Food, 13oz, 12-pack	*2697	*102020T25
*Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Chicken & Vegetable Entrée dog food 12 x 12.8oz cans	*2975	*092020T28
*Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Urinary Care Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food, 5.5oz, 24-pack	*3388	*102020T18
*Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew 24 x 5.5oz cans	*3391	*092020T27
*Hill's Prescription Diet r/d Canine 12 x 12.3oz cans	*7014	*092020T28 *102020T27 *102020T28
*Hill's Science Diet Adult Beef & Barley Entrée Canned Dog Food, 13oz, 12-pack	*7039	*092020T31 *102020T21
*Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken, Carrots & Spinach Stew dog food 12 x 12.5oz cans	*10449	*092020T28
*Hill's® Science Diet Healthy Cuisine Adult Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5oz, 12-pack	*10451	*102020T28
Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Urinary Care Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5 oz, 12-pack	3384	*092020T29 102020T10 102020T25
Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Digestive Care Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5 oz, 12-pack	3389	*092020T28 *102020T24 *102020T25 102020T04 102020T10 102020T19 102020T20
Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 5.5oz	3390	102020T11 112020T23 122020T07
Hill's Prescription Diet g/d Aging Care Turkey Flavor Canned Dog Food, 13 oz, 12-pack	7006	*092020T22 112020T19 112020T20
Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Digestive Care with Turkey Canned Dog Food, 13 oz, 12-pack	7008	*092020T21 092020T30 102020T07 102020T11 112020T22 112020T23
Hill's Prescription Diet w/d Digestive/Weight/Glucose Management with Chicken Canned Dog Food, 13 oz, 12-pack	7017	*102020T24 *102020T25 *112020T09 *112020T10 092020T30 102020T11 102020T12
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Canned Dog Food, 13 oz, 12-pack	7037	*092020T22 102020T13 102020T14 112020T23 112020T24
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Beef Entrée Canned Dog Food, 13 oz, 12-pack	7040	*112020T10 *112020T11 102020T13
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Canned Dog Food, 13 oz, 12-pack	7056	*102020T28 092020T31 112020T20 112020T24
Hill's Prescription Diet w/d Digestive/Weight/Glucose Management Vegetable & Chicken Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5 oz, 12-pack	10129	*112020T11 *112020T05 102020T04 102020T21
Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Digestive Care Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5 oz, 12-pack	10423	*092020T27 *092020T28 *092020T24 102020T17 102020T19 112020T04
Hill's Science Diet Healthy Cuisine Adult 7+ Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5 oz, 12-pack	10452	*102020T28 102020T14 102020T21
Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Canine 5.5 oz	5403	102020T17 112020T22
Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Canine 13 oz	7009	112020T20
Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d Canine 13 oz	7010	102020T10 102020T11
Hill’s Prescription Diet z/d Canine 13 oz	7018	102020T04 112020T22
Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew 12.5 oz	10086	102020T05 102020T26
Hill’s Prescription Diet Derm Defense Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5 oz	10509	102020T05
Hill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Small & toy Breed Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 5.8 oz	4969	102020T18
Hill’s Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée 13 oz	7036	102020T12
Hill's Science Diet Adult Turkey & Barley Dog Food 13oz	7038	102020T06
Hill's Science Diet Adult Light with Liver Dog Food 13oz	7048	112020T19
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz	7055	092020T31 102020T13
Hill's Science Diet® Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée 13oz	7057	112020T19
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food 12.5oz	10763	102020T04 102020T05 112020T11