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Eight Dog Food Products Recalled Due To Possible Elevated Levels Of Toxin Eight Dog Food Products Recalled Due To Possible Elevated Levels Of Toxin
Eight Dog Food Products Recalled Due To Possible Elevated Levels Of Toxin A company is recalling eight of its dog food products after discovering that they may have elevated levels of a mold byproduct that could be harmful to pets.  Sunshine Mills, Inc. said the products may have high levels of Aflatoxin, which could be harmful to pets if significant quantities are consumed. No illnesses have been reported so far. The products were distributed in stores across the U.S.  Sunshine Mills said the following products are impacted by the recall: Recalled productsSunshine Mills, Inc. "Pets that have consumed any of the above-recalled products and exhibit symptoms o…

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by Nicole Valinote
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North Jersey Chef's Farm-To-Bowl Pet Food Company Has Dogs Eating Better Than Owners North Jersey Chef's Farm-To-Bowl Pet Food Company Has Dogs Eating Better Than Owners
North Jersey Chef's Farm-To-Bowl Pet Food Company Has Dogs Eating Better Than Owners What stood out most to Rupak Bhattacharya over the past three years owning a Bergen County dog-walking business was that the mass-produced food that most people were feeding their pets.  It couldn't have been in the animals' best interest, he felt. And besides, the parents seemed concerned, asking Bhattacharya of Westwood about nutrition, digestion issues and even the dog's lack of interest in their usual food. Bhattacharya realized that most people do care about their dog's nutrition -- but convenience would have to factor in as well. Earlier this year, Bhattacharya opened Elixir Kitchens…

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by Cecilia Levine
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GRAPHIC: Third Dog Burned By Ridgefield Park Vet Could Be Worst Case Yet GRAPHIC: Third Dog Burned By Ridgefield Park Vet Could Be Worst Case Yet
Graphic: Third Dog Burned By Ridgefield Park Vet Could Be Worst Case Yet A report of a third dog being burned by at the Ridgefield Park Animal Hospital could be the worst case yet. This time, the vet says 12-year-old Stella was burned by a heating table that had lost its sensors -- not a heating pad -- according to emails obtained by Daily Voice. The miniature Australian shepherd was burned so badly during a dental procedure on December 1, 2017 that her coat might not ever grow back, owner Shawna Early said. "The dental table that Stella acquired injury from was inspected and the manufacturer found out that the sensors had fallen off," RPAH vets Paul …

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by Cecilia Levine