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July 4th Can Be Dangerous for Dogs Fireworks, cook-outs, snacks can cause problems.
Illness, Death Dog Nutro Pet Food Company denies a link to scores of sudden illness.
Feds Raid PETCO Warehouse in Illinois Pet products stored in unsanitary conditions, FDA charges.
Missouri Sues 'Diabetic Partner Dog' Business Heaven Scent Paws misrepresented its dogs' abilities, suit charges.
Summertime Can Be Hazardous to Pets' Health Drowning, dehydration, poisoning are common warm-weather hazards.
Kennel Hounded Out of Missouri State charged kennel misrepresented the health of its dogs.
FDA 'Reapproves' Heartworm Drug for Dogs ProHeart 6 was recalled in 2004 because of serious reactions.
Pet Owners Not Thrilled with Poison Food Settlement Despite compensation, many dog, cat owners still wary of commercial pet food.
Pet Food Makers Agree to $24 Million Settlement Dog, cat owners would be compensated for medical expenses, cremation costs.
CDC Links 2006 Salmonella Outbreak to Dog Food First time human illness has been linked to dry dog food.
Children, Seniors Most Frequent Dog-Bite Victims Most bites aren't serious. Tips on avoiding bites.
FDA Orders Illinois Pet Food Maker to Clean Up Its Act Risk of botulism in Evanger's dog, cat food.
Pets Polluted with Industrial Toxins Toxic load much higher in pets than in humans.
String of Illnesses Afflicts NUTRO-Fed Pets Company insists its food is '100% safe'.
Pet Owners Not Thrilled with Poisoning Settlement Pet food companies should have done more, consumers complain.
Menu Foods Settles Pet Food Class Action Thousands of dogs and cats sickened by contaminated pet food.
Missouri Sues Kennel Operator Sick dogs shipped to consumers nationwide.
Many Pet Foods Still Missing From Store Shelves Sales remain sluggish after last year's pet poisonings.
Bird Flu Not the Only Animal Disease Threat Lots of animals carry diseases that can infect humans.
Pet Owners Cheer Indictments in Toxic Pet Food Case But additional indictments and safeguards are needed, they argue.
Indictments in Toxic Pet Food Case Contaminated pet food caused pet illnesses and deaths last year.
New York Tops Animal Cruelty List Report ranks labs that inflict pain on research animals.
How Smart is Your Dog? New site claims it can test your pet's intelligence.
Pet Turtles: Cute But Often Contaminated Small turtles may carry deadly Salmonella, Says FDA.
New Group Promotes Buckle-Up Laws for Pets Unrestrained dogs and cats a menace in moving vehicles.
Virginia Considers Dog-Fighting Law With Teeth State hopes to prevent future Michael Vick incidents.
Cat's Death Blamed on Contaminated Food Disputed lab tests found acetaminophen in Menu Foods' Special Kitty.
Diamond Pet Foods Agrees To $3.1 Million Settlement Consumers whose dogs were injured may be eligible for compensation.
Georgia Quarantines PetSmart Stores Outbreak of bird disease a threat to humans.
Diamond Pet Foods Agrees To $3.1 Million Settlement Consumers whose dogs were injured may be eligible for compensation.
The 12 Duds of Christmas 2007 No pipers piping, just the worst products of the year.
Finding Safe Toys to Give Your Pet Lack of federal oversight leaves consumers on their own.
Fur Flies over 'Mislabeled' Fur Humane Society calls out retailers over phony faux fur.
Menu Foods Denies Acetaminophen Found in its Cat Food But company won't disclose results of UC-Davis tests.
Entrust Your Pet to a Pet Trust Trusts can care for your pet when you're no longer able to.
Veterinarians Solve Pet Food Death Puzzle Combination of two chemicals proved lethal, vets say.
Menu Foods Agrees to Test for Pain Killer in its Cat Food Independent lab found acetaminophen in Special Kitty samples.
Lab Tests Again Find Acetaminophen in Pet Food More evidence melamine is a 'red herring?' Menu Foods, FDA don't respond to cries for help.
Toxic Pet Toys: A Doctor's Advice Are pet toys safe? Answer: Hot air aside, no one knows.
Consumers Respond to Toxic Wal-Mart Pet Toy Stories Standards needed to protect pets and their owners.
Illinois Stops Sale of Lead-Lined Lunch Bags Company agrees to give consumers refunds, dispose of returned bags safely.
National Study Links Asthma to Allergies Cats the most frequent cause of allergic response, researchers find.
Pet Industry Agrees on Need for Toxicity Standards Wal-Mart relies on spin doctors, while others call for research and stricter standards.
Wal-Mart Reviewing Results of Tests on China-Made Pet Toys Consumer Product Safety Commission ignores inquiries, FDA claims no jurisdiction.
Lab Tests Find Lead, Other Toxins in Pet Toys Sold at Wal-Mart Vets say there's no risk to pets but others aren't so sure. Wal-Mart doesn't respond.
CANIDAE Denies Reports of Painkiller in its Pet Food FDA says it is "checking into" the report by an independent Texas lab.
Lab Tests Find Painkiller in Samples of Pet Food But tests don't find any melamine, the official pet food recall villain.
Purina Denies Claim on Bichon Frise Deaths ASPCA opens investigation into unexplained dog deaths.
Secondhand Smoke Bad for Pets Smoking just as dangerous for pets as contaminated food.
FDA Blocks Nutro Pet Food Shipment from Entering U.S. Products "appeared to contain poisonous substances and unsafe additives"
Krasdale, Red Flannel Dog Food Recalled Salmonella contamination a threat to dogs and humans alike.
Rawhide From India? Pet Owners Should Think Twice Email solicitations from overseas pet product manufacturers raise doubts.
Missing Pug Returns as Baltimore Cracks Down on Dogfighting Owner feared twin pugs were stolen as 'bait.'
Wal-Mart Finds Melamine in Chinese-Made Dog Treats Two brands of treats pulled from shelves; no formal recall yet.
Melamine-Related Pet Food Recall Went Unnoticed FDA delayed posting the April recall until July.
Wal-Mart Pulls Dog Treats Made in China But no official recall yet for Bestro Chicken Jerky Strips.
Common Flame Retardant May Be Killing House Cats Houshold furniture, canned cat food implicated in thyroid disease.
Cat Owner Files Legal Action Against FDA in Pet Food Deaths Writ asks that the agency be ordered to broaden its pet death probe.
Kentucky Breeder Blames Purina for Her Dogs' Deaths Company defends its actions but breeder cites autopsy results.
Global Commerce Complicates Food Safety Pet food poisonings were a "wake-up call," expert warns.
Pet Thefts Feed Dogfighting Craze Stolen pets used as "bait," others sold for medical and cosmetics research.
Dognapping of Twin Pugs May Be Linked to Dogfighting Baltimore pugnapping sparks beefed-up police response to dogfighting.
Newfoundland Breeders Despair After Deaths and Deformities Nationwide, breeders report problems cleared up when they switched pet food.
Pet Owner Sues Menu Foods, Kroger Suit charges cat food was contaminated with the painkiller acetaminophen.
Vet Sounds Warning on Internet Pet Sales "Puppy mills" thrive on Web sales of sick, neglected, mistreated pets.
Pet Food Company Denies Claim for Dead Dog Nutro refuses to pay for treatment of dog who died prior to recall.
Air Canada Puts Bite on Dogs No more pets in baggage -- or in the cabin, airline decrees.
Finding a Better Nail-Trimmer Clipping your pet's nails doesn't have to be torture.
FDA Disputes Pet Food Pain Killer Findings But Texas lab stands by its findings.
Tests Find Pain Killer in Pet Food Texas lab finds dangerous levels of acetaminophen in dog and cat food.
Are Your Pets Diaster-Ready? With the hurricane season underway, it's time to review your disaster planning, including pet care.
On the Move: Traveling With Your Pet It can be done but it takes planning and attention to detail.
Doane Recalls Batch of Ol' Roy Dog Food May be contaminted with salmonella.
Harmony at Home Dogs and cats can live together peacefully, if they're properly introduced.
Nutra Nuggets Recalled as Melamine Poisonings Continue Canadian Humane Society wants criminal probe of pet food companies.
Pet Owners Blame Nutro Products for their Dogs' Illnesses Menu Foods phases out Chinese ingredients.
Tests Find Melamine in Diamond Pet Foods Brands Doubts grow that all contaminated food has been found.
Chenango Valley Recalls More Pet Food Are bees being poisoned too? Some scientists think so.
Menu Foods Says It's Ready to Process Claims from Pet Owners But consumers face a number of hurdles before they receive reimbursement.
Pet Food Safety Summit Set for July Safety of Chinese imports questioned in Congress.
Royal Canin Recalls 15 Pet Foods Company discovered it had used tainted rice protein.
Chinese Companies Blamed for Pet Poisonings Closed Down U.S. inspectors find the plants deserted. One executive detained by Chinese government.
Senate Approves Measure to Strengthen Food Safety But ASPCA warns pet food crisis isn't over yet.
Spiked Pet Food Nothing New to Chinese, Times Finds Latest Recalls: Harmony Farms, Natural Balance
Pet Food Fall-Out Continues, with Recalls, Raids, Lawsuits Government will compensate hog farmers, but not consumers whose pet were poisoned.
Melamine Found in North Carolina Hogs Drs. Foster & Smith recalls pet food while consumer groups press for more government action.
Thousands of Hogs May Have Eaten Contaminated Feed Pet food scraps containing melamine fed to hogs in at least six states.
Senators Demand FDA Release Names of All Suspect Pet Food Companies Some companies that received tainted rice gluten have not yet started recalls.
South Africa Bans Gluten Products from China as Pet Poisonings Spread Pet food poisonings, recalls spread to South Africa.
Pet Food Contamination Scandal Spreads to Pork, FDA Opens Criminal Investigation California hogs were fed contaminated food and later wound up on dinner tables.
South Africa Bans Gluten Products from China as Pet Poisonings Spread Pet food poisonings, recalls spread to South Africa.
Intentional Spiking Suspected in Chinese Pet Food Ingredients Blue Buffalo Recalls Spa Select Kitten Dry Food
China Blocks U.S. Inspectors Seeking Answers to Pet Poisonings Rice protein the suspect in latest round of recalls. Senator protests Chinese foot-dragging.
Importer Recalls Rice Protein Used in Pet Food FDA detected melamine in the product. Importer Wilbur-Ellis shipped the ingredient to five pet-food manufacturers.
Melamine Blamed for More Pet Food Recalls Natural Balance recalls several varieties, Menu Foods expands its recall.
Natural Balance Recalls Pet Food One of the few brands using "human grade" ingredients.
Pet Food Importer Blames Its Chinese Supplier ChemNutra CEP "appalled" at Menu Foods' delay in issuing recall notice.
Pet Owners Organize to Put Congress on a Short Leash New groups plans nationwide series of marches to honor dead pets, demand stricter government regulation of pet food.
Consumers Want Action to Prevent Future Pet Poisonings Senate hears testimony, industry forms new commission as thousands of poisoned animals are buried.
Senate Hears from Pet Food Lobbyists, FDA Officials, Promises Action Congress feels the heat from consumers inflamed by nationwide wave of dog and cat deaths.
FDA Warns That Recalled Pet Food May Still Be On Shelves Spot checks have found recalled products in stores, feds warn.
Menu Foods, Nutro Products Expand Pet Food Recalls Nutro CEO says consumers are "fed up" with confusing information from pet food companies.
Cornell Scientists Find A Second Contaminant in Pet Food Effects of the as-yet-unknown substance haven't been pinpointed; China drags its feet, investigators complain.
Veterinary Chain Puts Pet Food Injuries At 39,000 Cats more affected than dogs, Banfield reports. Senate plans hearings on pet food safety.
American Bullie Pet Chews Contaminated with Salmonella FDA warns that disease can also be transmitted to humans who handle the pet chews.
Pet Food Recall Expanded to Sunshine Mills Dog Biscuits Menu Foods expands its recall to food made in November.
Pet Food Recall Timeline Shows "Failures At Every Level," PETA Charges FDA missed one opportunity after another to act quickly to protect animals, critics assert.
FDA Blocks Imports from Chinese Supplier Suspected of Producing Tainted Wheat Gluten But company denies it produced melamine-contaminated ingredient blamed in pet poisonings.
Del Monte the Latest to Recall Pet Food Melamine hazard in pet food, dog snacks.
Alpo Adds Some Dog Food to Massive Recall List Pet Food Problem Solved, Says Menu Food CEO
Menu Foods Presses Retailers to Remove Pet Food from Shelves Company says it's concerned some recalled pet food is still being sold.
Advice for Worried Pet Owners -- What's the safest food for your dog or cat?
Pet Food Recall Hits Home in Emporia Menu Foods employees puzzled by contamination, worried about their future.
Menu Food CEO "Doesn't Know" How Rat Poison Got into Pet Food At news conference, CEO says other foods produced by his company are safe.
Pet Food Contamination May Be Rat Poison New York investigators find indications rat poison may be to blame for string of dog and cat deaths.
Reports of Dead Animals Increase as Word of Recall Spreads Worried pet owners watch their animals for signs of kidney failure as death toll mounts.
One in Six Animals Died in Pet Food Tests Tests of Menu Pet Food are ominous for pet owners.
Pet Food Recalled After Reports Of Kidney Failure Menu Pet Food for dogs and cats was sold under a variety of brands.
New Drug Treats Vomiting in Dogs First drug that prevents vomiting rather than just treating symptoms.
Salmonella Found in "Wild Kitty" Cat Food Infected cat food also dangerous to pet owners.
Lost Dogs Found More Often Than Lost Cats It may be dogs are more eager to find their way home.
Feds Approve Weight Loss Drug for Dogs Like owner, like pet, now dogs can take drugs to reduce.
Pocket Pets May Carry Disease Turtle in your pocket? Not a good idea.
Pets Rescued Faster Than Elderly After 9/11 Seniors left to fend for themselves amid devastation in Lower Manhattan.
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Finding competent, affordable care for your animal friends can be difficult, as some of the stories in this section illustrate. So can finding the right food and supplies to help your pet live a healthy, comfortable life. 
