Dear Dr. Jane: I just learned that leaving my cat’s food down all day is not a good idea.  Can you tell me why? Dr. Jane’s Answer:  Free-feeding (leaving pet food down on the floor all day), especially high quality natural foods without chemical preservatives such as Life’s Abundance, is a NO-NO.  First, the food gets [...]

What an incredible story!  This just happened two months ago, so Beware and please Pass On! The Chai Story On Sunday, June 22, 2008 my 10-year old lab mix, Chai, sustained a severe injury from a product that the company Four Paws Inc, produces. The toy I’m referencing is the pimple ball with bell. (Item #20227-001, UPC [...]

The words sarcoma, neoplasia or neoplasm and tumor are all used for different types of cancer. Cancer is a dreaded disease, which more often than not, is fatal for the infected. Feline cancer can be as dangerous as cancer in dogs and therefore symptoms of the same need to be monitored regularly. Monitoring cancer symptoms is [...]

Wouldn’t you love to be able to give your companion the gift of a vibrant, healthy life? Have you watched your best friend slow down and wished you could turn back the hands of time? Well, you’ll be surprised how much you can help with the amazing nutritional properties of the humble goji berry. Why [...]

Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Bags of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites at Albertsons in Southern California and Las Vegas due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Contact: Debra Fair (973) 691-3536 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — FRANKLIN, Tenn. – August 08, 2008 – Mars Petcare US today announced a voluntary recall of limited bags of PEDIGREE® Complete [...]

This should be a fun one!  I’ve got to tell you that EVERY food item I have ever given to my Boxers, I have tasted first before giving it to them…oh yes, with the exception of ALL raw meat!  Maybe my babies are just too spoiled, but I would never feed them anything that I [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2008 PLEASE pass this on to everyone you know! This is straight from the FDA released moments ago. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01854.html

DOG DIARY 8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing! 1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 3:00 PM - Wagged my [...]

Timberwolf Organics Dakota Bison/Ocean Blue Reported Issues Due to recent reports from some customers, we have ordered that two formulas from three specific dates be pulled from the shelves. These are: Dakota Bison with ‘best by date’ of 12 Feb 2009 Ocean Blue with ‘best by date’ of 20 Feb 2009 Ocean Blue with best by date’ of 8 [...]

Dear Dr. Jane:  Can you please let me know if your Life’s Abundance dog and cat food bags are free of PFC’s.  PFC’s are toxic chemicals that build up in our system over time. Many companies use PFC chemicals to keep the bags greaseproof, and non stick, like Teflon pans and stain proof, also used [...]

Essential oils can be very useful in coping with some of the problems we face in the summer. Traveling can be a stressful time — especially if you suffer from motion sickness or anxiety about transportation, accommodations, or constant changes in routine. Let essential oils help you reduce your tension, settle your stomach and enhance your [...]

Feline urinary infection occurs much more frequently than cat owners would like to believe. Most of the times, the condition is idiopathic in nature, meaning that the infection has no known cause. And therefore symptoms like urinating out of the litter pan are usually assigned to behavioral causes like stress. In fact, urinary tract infection in [...]

Dogs have proven their usefulness to humans time and again. In the Stone Age, they helped man in hunting. In the stressful lives that we lead these days, dogs help us in relieving stress by providing a fun-filled atmosphere. But great responsibilities accompany the fun. Taking good care of your canine pal is not always easy. [...]

Company insists its food is ‘100% safe’ By Lisa Wade McCormick ConsumerAffairs.Com April 18, 2008 A worrisome health trend among dogs and cats across the country has surfaced in the past few months. Scores of pets from California to South Carolina have experienced sudden and recurring bouts of diarrhea, vomiting, and other digestive problems. Through an examination of reports submitted [...]

Head-Turning Results After Just One Use, from the same company you trust your pet with! Volcanic Ash Clay has been embraced throughout history for its extraordinary health and cosmetic benefits. Now, these legendary beauty benefits can be yours with Clay Essentials, a unique new line of skincare masques you can enjoy right at home. Our nourishing [...]