IAMS PET FOOD RECALL 2010!!
P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods
Due to Possible Health Risk
To see the FULL Recall Message from Iams Click Here!
This is an excerpt from the full Iams press release...
CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 - The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.
The affected products are sold in veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers throughout the United States and Canada. No canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement.
These products are made in a single, specialized facility. In cooperation with FDA, P&G determined that some products made at this facility have the potential for salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling all products made at this facility.
Consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed should discard them. People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at
877-340-8823 (Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS:
Please take note of our SUMMER office hours:
| Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday | 7:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Friday | 7:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 8:00AM to 4:00PM |
(07/01/10)
LASER THERAPY IS NOW AVAILABLE AT SCHULHOF ANIMAL HOSPITAL !!!!
To be able to serve you well, and stay on the cutting edge of companion animal medicine,
we have recently purchased equipment for Class 4 Laser Therapy. Laser Therapy has long
been known for its usefulness in pain relief, wound healing, arthritic conditions, intervertebral
disk disease, pyotraumatic dermatitis (hot spots), post surgical pain relief and incision healing,
degenerative joint disease, lick granulomas, lacerations and abrasions, periodontal disease,
gingivitis and otitis among other things.
Studies have shown that when tissue cultures are irradiated by lasers, intra-cellular proteins -
specifically cytochrome C - absorb the energy from the laser. Photons are absorbed within the mitochondria
and the cell membrane, producing higher ATP levels and boosting DNA production, leading to an increase in
cellular health and energy. Like acupuncture, Laser Therapy reduces pain and inflammation, and stimulates
nerve regeneration, muscle relaxation, and immune system response. Class IV Laser, recently available, is
able to deliver larger doses of optimal wavelength light over a larger area for consistent treatment outcomes.
Laser therapy, like acupuncture, eases pain and actually heals without the use of pharmaceuticals and
in many cases, surgery.
We have used similar light therapy for many years on the equines at our Whimsy Brook Farm with astounding results.
Now we are able to offer this therapy to our companion animal patients in an even more effective form.
As with acupuncture, in cases of arthritis or other chronic conditions, Laser Therapy is best utilized in a series of sessions.
We are able to offer this treatment at a substantially lower cost than acupuncture. An Initial Laser Therapy Session plus
30 minute Office Call is only $115.00 as opposed to acupuncture at $123.00. A package of six Follow-Up Laser Therapy Sessions
-single condition (as a technician appointment) is only $390.00, and a package of six Follow-Up Laser Therapy Sessions - two
conditions, is only $520.00 as opposed to $578.00 for a similar acupuncture package. We also have single Laser Therapy
Sessions available for $65.00 and Post-Operative Laser Therapy for pain relief, incision healing, and post-op periodontal
care at $40.00.
(01/22/09)
New Boarding Services!
In response for your desire for more flexibility, more services, and to fit in everyone?s
pocket book, effective November 1st we have completely revamped our Pet Spa Services,
the way they are delivered, and the rates we charge. Previously, many of our services
had been lumped into a functional package with an attendant fee. You will now be
more able to pick and choose, and you will have more to pick from. However, many
of the services that were included in the ?room & board? fee are now a la carte,
and the ?room & board? charges have been lowered to reflect this. Please phone
our reception team, and they will be happy to answer any questions regarding the
new Pet Spa format.
(10/29/08)
We have Puppy and Kitten Well Care Plans Available!!!
The savings with the package over 50% from our regular fees! All puppies and kittens are eligible through six months of age. Call one of our lovely pet care co-coordinators at the front desk for details.
HOME AGAIN AND AGAIN
Now the Home Again Microchip includes the REGISTRATION! We will implant the chip and send in the registration. All you have to do is bring in your furry friend, and we will take care of the rest. Thanks to the HomeAgain™ Microchip Identification System and the Recovery Service, over 400,000 lost pets have been returned to their families. On average, HomeAgain™ reunites a lost pet with its family every 6 minutes. Make an appointment to get your best friend microchipped today!