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Dr. Michael W. Fox is a well-known veterinarian, former vice president of The Humane Society of the United States, former vice president of Humane Society International and the author of more than 40 adult and children’s books on animal care, animal behavior and bioethics ... more.

 
 
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Manufactured Pet Foods
What many people are feeding to their cats and dogs today are causing a host of serious and costly health problems. Learn about these issues and how to avoid them in this landmark book by three renowned veterinarians (Order under Dr. Fox's Books section). For additional details, read more under his special reports on Companion Animal Care, including making your own pet food and finding better quality pet foods that meet Dr. Fox's rigorous criteria.
cows Animal Welfare And Human Health Care Reform: Changing Ways In Medicine And Food
It is evident to most of us that there is a quickening of chaos all around, evoking a global angst embodied in the threats of terrorism, nuclear and bio-warfare, catastrophic climate change and new pandemic diseases like the new human-avian-swine influenza virus. Is this part of the inevitable demise of Homo technos---anthropogenic nemesis? Or are there solutions? This essay explores these issues, the dimensions of our pathology, and the horizons of survival and hope. ... more.
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Genetically Engineered & Modified Live Virus Vaccines: Public Health And Animal Welfare Concerns
I have become increasingly concerned over the use of modified live and genetically engineered (GE) vaccines in companion animals and farmed animals. Hundreds of thousands of cats have been injected with a non-adjuvanted recombinant rabies vaccine spliced with the canary pox virus used as a ‘vector’ ... more.

cows 		Humans (and their pets) Are Guinea Pigs For the “SECOND GENERATION” Of Genetically Modified (GM) Crops
In an October 15th, 2009 press release, CRIIGEN denounced the scandalous approval of a new GM maize variety in Europe named 59122xNK603. Governments and industry have promised a “second generation” of GM crops in the service of humanity. ... more.

cows 		SWINE FLU Pandemics---One Vet’s View
As the media beats the Swine flu pandemic drum, and people rush to get face-masks and hand sanitizers and are told that it is safe to eat pork products, stock-piles of Tamiflu and other anti-viral cocktails may soon be all gone, even though they may be ineffectual... more.

A brilliant article published in The Atlantic (November 2009), written by Shannon Brownlee and Jeanne Lenzer,is arguably the best article on flu vaccines that has ever been published in the popular press. Entitled Does The Vaccine Matter?,everyone contemplating being vaccinated or having their childern vaccinated should read this article. You can read the full article here: http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200911/brownlee-h1n1


  		SWINE FLU UPDATE NOV 2009new report
Piglets that had been on display at the Minnesota State Fair tested positive for the H1N1 virus, presumably from one or more infected humans in the crowd of thousands of visitors. This virus, containing genetic elements of two strains of swine flu and one each of avian and human influenza virus, was reported to have caused the death of two ferrets and infected one cat. ... more.

cows 		Conflicts Of Interest In The Veterinary Profession And The Origin Of ‘MAN- MADE’ Dog And Cat Diseases
The role of the veterinary profession in preventing sickness and suffering in beloved dogs and cats should be central. But because of conflicts of interest, as between selling products for profit and putting the best interests of the animal patient before those of running a business, ... more.

dog in trap 		PROTECT WILDLIFE- AND ALL ANIMALS- FROM DEADLY TRAPS ON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES- SUPPORT H.R. 3710
The next time you think of venturing out on the trail with your canine companion at your local National Wildlife Refuge- think twice!  Over half of all National Wildlife Refuges allow the use of cruel body-gripping traps for trapping coyotes, bobcats, otters, fox, and other wildlife.  However, many non-target animals, including dogs, birds, and threatened and endangered species are often maimed and killed in such traps. As the trapping season commences across the country, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) has introduced H.R. 3710- the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act. This federal bill would effectively ban body-gripping traps - leg-hold traps, Conibear kill-traps and snares - from National Wildlife Refuges. As lands specifically set aside to provide animals a safe home, refuges should be maintained as inviolate sanctuaries for wildlife- as they were originally intended. Write to your Representative- and urge him/her to co-sponsor H.R. 3710- The Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act- by sending an automatic letter by clicking HERE ). For more information visit www.ProjectCoyote.org and www.awionline.org.


coyote leg hold 		PET TREATS RECALLED
    I repeatedly advise dog owners not to purchase chew-treats like pig ears and beef hooves because of the likelihood of harmful bacterial contamination that can make us sick as well as our dogs. Early Nov. 2009 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued yet another nationwide health alert to warn consumers not to use Pet Carousel’s pig ear products (packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel). The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley's, Doggie Delight, and Pet Carousel. All sizes and all lots of these products made by Pet Carousel are included in this alert because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their health care provider immediately.
    Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may only experience a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed any of the affected products or is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.
    Consumers can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food and pet treat products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in their area. You can locate the nearest consumer complaint coordinator at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators/default.htm



trapped fox 		Yet Another FDA Alert to Pet Owners re- Voluntary Recall of Premium Edge Cat Food.
Diamond Pet Foods has issued a voluntary recall on the following date codes of Premium Edge Finicky Adult cat food and Premium Edge Hairball cat food: RAF0501A22X 18 lb., RAF0501A2X 6 lb., RAH0501A22X 18 lb., RAH0501A2X 6 lb. The date of manufacture is May 28, 2009. All retail outlets shipped the above lots were contacted, asking them to pull the product from the store shelves. The retailers were also asked to contact their customers via email or telephone requesting them to check the date code of the food. However, if you or anyone you know has these date codes of Premium Edge cat food, please return them to your retailer. Symptoms displayed by an affected cat will be neurological in nature. Symptoms may include wobbly walking or muscle weakness, paralysis of the hindlimbs, seizures, ventroflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, and abnormal eye movement called nystagmus. Any cats fed these date codes that display these symptoms should be immediately taken to a veterinarian.


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