Pet Health

• FDA expands dog food recall over possible salmonella contamination May 1, 2012
  By msnbc.com staff Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include puppy food over possible salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. […]
• FDA inspectors probe pet jerky treats in China April 4, 2012
  Federal health officials have sent inspectors into Chinese plants that make chicken jerky pet treats to investigate potential links to illnesses and deaths in hundreds of dogs in the United States, two lawmakers say. […]
• FDA steps up scrutiny of chicken jerky dog treats February 10, 2012
  Amid reports of more than 500 dogs sickened by chicken jerky pet treats imported from China, government health officials are ramping up border inspections for dangerous toxins, including melamine. […]
• Vets push pets to help with cancer research January 30, 2012
  Leading Texas veterinarians are mobilizing to enlist pets in the testing of experimental cancer therapies, a potential benefit to not just dogs and cats but people. […]
• Chicken jerky tied to mystery illnesses in dogs November 21, 2011
  Chicken jerky treats may be to blame for dozens of new reports of mysterious illnesses and some deaths in dogs, health officials warn. At least 70 dogs have reportedly been sickened this year after eating chicken jerky products imported from China. […]