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Rabid Raccoon Case Confirmed In Region Rabid Raccoon Case Confirmed In Region
Rabid Raccoon Case Confirmed In Region Health officials in the region have put out a warning to residents regarding a rabid raccoon found in the area. Sullivan County Public Health has confirmed that a raccoon in the Fremont Center area tested positive for the rabies virus. “The raccoon was killed, and the property owners called Public Health, just as they should,” said Acting Public Health Director Karen Holden. “The head of the raccoon was sent to Albany today, and it came back positive for rabies.” Rabies occurs commonly throughout New York State, with the vast majority of cases occurring in wild animals, including raccoons,…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Several Dog Treat Products Recalled Because Of Potential Salmonella Exposure Several Dog Treat Products Recalled Because Of Potential Salmonella Exposure
Several Dog Treat Products Recalled Because Of Potential Salmonella Exposure Stormberg Foods is recalling three of their dog treat products because of a potential Salmonella contamination, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday, July 12.  The recall includes the brand's Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treats. The products were distributed between June 8-22, the FDA says.  Salmonella can affect pets from eating the products while humans can become infected from handling the products, according to the …

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by David Cifarelli
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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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Recall Issued For Some Dry Pet Food After Deaths Of 28 Dogs Recall Issued For Some Dry Pet Food After Deaths Of 28 Dogs
Recall Issued For Some Dry Pet Food After Deaths Of 28 Dogs Federal health officials are recalling a dog food product that led to the poisoning of more than two dozen pets who died and left several others ill. The FDA issued an alert to pet owners and veterinary professionals regarding certain lots of Sportmix pet food products that could contain fatal levels of aflatoxin, which can grow on corn and grains and poison animals. According to the FDA, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, Midwestern Pet Food, Inc. announced a recall of certain products after the FDA was alerted to reports of at least 28 dogs that died and eight that have fallen ill due to consuming th…

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by Zak Failla
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is telling owners to avoid kissing and snuggling a popular household pet -- no matter how cute they are -- after 32 cases of Salmonella were linked to hedgehogs. Thirty-two individuals in 17 states have been infected with Salmonella Typhimurium as of late September, with five hospitalizations. Of the 23 patients interviewed by the CDC, 16 reportedly came into contact with the small, spiky housepets.  The agency said that droppings from a hedgehog in the home of an ill New Yorker contained the strain of Salmonella that had been foun…

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by Christina Coulter
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Pet Food May Contain Germs That Could Make You, Pet Sick: Follow These Tips Pet Food May Contain Germs That Could Make You, Pet Sick: Follow These Tips
Pet Food May Contain Germs That Could Make You, Pet Sick: Follow These Tips The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering advice to help keep our furry friends’ diets healthy. The CDC rolled out a new pet food safety page this week in honor of National Pet Day on April 11, highlighting the importance of a healthy diet and picking the right food for animals to keep them from getting sick. According to the CDC, the organization “does not recommend feeding raw diets to pets. Germs like Salmonella and Listeria bacteria have been found in raw pet foods, even packaged ones sold in stores. These germs can make your pets sick. Families…

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by Zak Failla
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Dog Food Recall Expanded By FDA Dog Food Recall Expanded By FDA
Dog Food Recall Expanded By FDA Pet owners should double-check their cabinets as a dog food recall as been expanded for potentially toxic amounts of Vitamin D in the product. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall of dry dog food products that have been making some pets sick. The recall comes following several complaints that dogs eating the food experienced vitamin D toxicity. According to the FDA, testing found that samples of the dog food contained excessive, potentially toxic amounts of vitamin D. “Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, but very high amounts can cause serious health problems…

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by Zak Failla
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Eight Brands Of Dog Food Recalled Over Potentially Toxic Levels Of Vitamin D Eight Brands Of Dog Food Recalled Over Potentially Toxic Levels Of Vitamin D
Eight Brands Of Dog Food Recalled Over Potentially Toxic Levels Of Vitamin D Pet owners should check their cabinets after several companies recalled dog foods that potentially contain toxic amounts of vitamin D. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall of dry dog food products that have been making some pets sick. The recall comes following several complaints that dogs eating the food experienced vitamin D toxicity. According to the FDA, testing found that samples of the dog food contained excessive, potentially toxic amounts of vitamin D. “Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, but very high amounts can cause serious health problems like ki…

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by Zak Failla
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Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease This Summer Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease This Summer
Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease This Summer Lyme disease is on the rise, especially during active tick months from May through July. That’s why it’s especially important to take the steps to protect yourself from ticks through simple precautionary measures. “It’s so important to check yourself and your family for ticks after you’ve been hiking, gardening, camping or doing other outdoor activities,” said Dr. Azfar Chak, chief of infectious diseases at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. To protect against tick bites, the CDC recommends taking the following steps:  Cover up as much as possible when hiking, gardening or doing other outdoor act…

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Potentially Deadly Strain Of Dog Flu Spreads To New York Potentially Deadly Strain Of Dog Flu Spreads To New York
Potentially Deadly Strain Of Dog Flu Spreads To New York Veterinarians are cautioning pet owners to be wary of a potentially deadly strain of canine flu that has made its way from the West Coast to the region. The H3N2 virus that sickened hundreds of dogs earlier this year on the West Coast has made its way east. Since the first report, more than three dozen cases of dog flu have been reported in the New York City area. Officials said that if the disease is not treated appropriately, the strain of influenza can be fatal.  Signs of a dog who has the flu include lethargy, an animal losing its appetite or even coughing. The sooner a dog is treated,…

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by Zak Failla