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Family Dog Kills Rabid Skunk In Camden County, Health Officials Say Family Dog Kills Rabid Skunk In Camden County, Health Officials Say
Family Dog Kills Rabid Skunk In Camden County, Health Officials Say A family dog was being monitored after killing a rabid skunk in a Gloucester Township backyard, officials said. The Camden County Health Department announced the skunk tested positive for the disease in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Health officials said the dog "recently" killed a skunk in their owners' backyard. A Gloucester Township animal control officer picked up the skunk and brought it for testing at the state Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL) in Trenton. PHEL notified the county's health department on October 9 that the skunk tested posit…
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…