Pet Food Recall: Roll Over Pork Tenders Premium Dog Treat

Pet food recall: Roll Over Pork Tenders Premium Dog Treat

By nospam@example.com (Therese Kopiwoda) on DogHobbyist

A pet treat made and distributed in Canada is being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. OTTAWA, March 13, 2008 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Rollover Premium Pet Food Ltd. are warning consumers not to purchase or use the Roll Over Pork Tenders Premium Dog Treat described below. This product may be contaminated with the bacteria responsible for salmonellosis in humans. The affected Roll Over Pork Tenders Premium Dog Treat was sold in 50 g packages bearing UPC 0 60766 88138 1. All lots up to and including 07 MAR 10 are affected by this alert. Roll Over Pork Tenders Premium Dog Treat was distributed nationally. There has been one illness reported associated with this product. People may risk bacterial infection by handling the treats directly or by contact with pets who have used the treats. Anyone who may have handled the treats should wash their hands with warm water and soap. Consumers should dispose of these treats in the trash. Common symptoms of Salmonella infection are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, although more serious consequences are possible, especially in young children, the elderly, and in people with weakened immune systems. Rollover Premium Pet Food Ltd., High River, Alberta, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers: Rollover Premium Pet Food Ltd. 403-652-4300 or 1-800-616-9267 info@rolloverpetfood.com From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Today’s Rescue Links

Animal Rescue Homefront  http://4theluvofdogs.com/personal/animal-rescue-on-the-home-front-we-need-your-support.php

 Iowa Lifts Cat Bounty http://news.bestfriends.org/index.cfm?page=news&fps=1&mode=entry&entry=AF03F717-19B9-B9D5-9D77FDE589A869DA

Today’s Health Links

Cat Scratch Fever  http://wwwcat-lovers-only.com/cat-scratch-fever.html

Cat Undresses Owner!!

Cat Crazy Newsletter      Cat Undresses Owner! – See This Amazing Video

If you have had a cat for any length of time you know that cats can do some pretty amazing things.

Cats are able to nap all day, chase imaginary insects, crawl into discarded boxes, shopping bags, pretty much anything they can possibly fit into.

But have you ever seen a cat undress their owner?  Well, the Petplace team found this amazing video of a cat that jumps on her owner’s pants and pulls them down!

I know it seems hard to believe, so check out the video for yourself.

To see this cat in action Go to: http://www.petplace.com/cat-videos.aspx?p=45 (the video is titled  Very Cute Cats).

This video has a number of very other funny things including a cat chasing a bear!

Check this video; it will give you a good laugh!

Go to: http://www.petplace.com/cat-videos.aspx?p=45

If you have an amazing cat story, photo or video please send it to me so that I can share it with the rest of the community of cat loving people that subscribe to this newsletter.

Please e-mail me to: editors@petplace.com

Have a great weekend!

Until next time…

Dr. Jon

P.S. – Interested in more funny cat videos? Some of our staff’s favorite cat videos include:

1.  One Guy, One Kitty and a Song   – a guy composes and sings a very cool song for his kitty

2.  Wake Up Cat!  – this one is VERY funny – it shows the many ways cats wake up their pet parents in the morning. I think a lot of you will relate to morning cat mischief.

3.  You Sexy Thing – a rat sings the 1975 hit song “You Sexy Thing”… to a piece of cheese!.  People are so creative

There are 50 cat videos in all, take a look at them and pick your favorites.

What Do Cats Do For Fun?

Cat Crazy Newsletter     Cat Owners – What We Do for FUN…

What Do Cat Lovers Do For Fun? Well, watching their cats play of course.  Cat lovers know that playing with their cat and /or watching their cat play is one of the most entertaining and fun pastimes afforded to them. A cat’s imagination is boundless. All animal play is spontaneous and whimsical. Animal games are without many rules and mainly just for pleasure, although much of animal play is meaningful, allowing the cat to rehearse and learn life’s lessons. Play has been noted in animals in the wild as well as in pets, and enjoyment seems to be the common theme. Karen Cummings, one of our Petplace authors has written an excellent article on “How Cats Play“. A cat’s play takes three forms, though often it is sometimes difficult to separate them. 1. Social Play – Social play is how kittens learn to interact with their littermates, their mother, other cats, other household pets, and you. 2. Object Play – Poking, batting, and tossing around small objects are ways that kittens learn about how to deal with prey. During such play sessions they develop the survival skills that they might need if they ever have to provide for themselves. 3. Locomotor Play – An active cat is a confident cat. The running and jumping of locomotor play helps a kitten increase strength, coordination, and flexibility. Locomotor play also stimulates a cat’s appetite while helping to keep her physically fit. Karen goes on to explain in more detail the various form of Cat Play. To learn more about how cats play Go to: http://www.petplace.com/cats/how-cats-play/page1.aspx. Another way we cat lovers have FUN is to watch beautiful pictures of cats. That is why last week over 3,000 people came to Petplace to see our brand NEW collection of 10 amazing cat slideshows including: Cute Kittens, Lazy Cats, Fat Cats, Sleeping Cats and much more. The pictures are beautiful and they will make you feel good inside. To see them go to: http://www.petplace.com/cat-pictures.aspx. We hope that you love them as much as we do! Well, I hope that you have a great weekend. Remember to make time to play with your cat! Until next time… Dr. Jon

Wildlife Alert

		Join the Wildlife Volunteer Corps! Join a Wildlife Camera Team to help save lynx, wolverines, North Cascades grizzlies and more! RSVP now to attend a training, learn more about this volunteer opportunity and join a Wildlife Camera Team! Help spread the word about this volunteer opportunity. Forward this message on to friends in the area who might be interested in joining the Wildlife Volunteer Corps.  Defenders is teaming up with Conservation Northwest to make our highways safer for wildlife and to document the presence of rare species — like lynx, wolverines and  grizzlies — in the Cascades.  And you can help!  Get your hands dirty for wildlife: Join our Wildlife Volunteer Corps to be a part of an exciting wildlife monitoring project this spring and summer.  There are plans on the table to expand I-90 between Hyak and Easton, an area that scientists at the U.S. Forest Service have long recognized as a critical wildlife corridor in the Cascades – making the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions extremely high.  This volunteer project is part of a larger effort to protect wildlife from becoming road kill, with volunteers helping to track the presence of wildlife near the freeway as well as rare species in the North Cascades by installing remote cameras and monitoring what has been captured on film each month.  There are two trainings coming up — and if you’re interested in taking part in this project, you must attend one of them to get trained on the equipment and protocols that will be used. *   RSVP to sign up to attend a training. Camera Training #1 Monday, March 31st, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Where: Conservation Northwest’s Fremont Office Camera Training #2 Wednesday, April 2nd, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Where: Conservation Northwest’s Bellingham Office There are two basic levels of involvement in this project to keep in mind as you think about participating: 1. Each Wildlife Camera Team has a Team Leader who will be responsible for the camera, and for making sure members of the team are assigned to each monthly monitoring trip.  2. Members of the Team should be able to commit to participate in at least two remote camera monitoring visits this spring and summer.   There will be 4 “I-90 Wildlife Camera Teams”, which will involve short day hikes, and 8 “North Cascades Wildlife Camera Teams”, which will likely start later in the spring after snowmelt and may involve overnight trips and more strenuous off-trail hiking. Space is limited, so RSVP today to attend a wildlife monitoring training and someone from Conservation Northwest will be in touch with you soon with more details. Thanks for getting your hands dirty to help save Washington’s amazing wildlife!  Sincerely, Trish White Director, Habitat and Highways Campaign Defenders of Wildlife * If you can’t make it to either of the trainings, please RSVP anyway and alternate trainings may be scheduled if there is sufficient demand.