With the recent media circus surrounding the lawsuit against Blue Buffalo, Nestlé Purina seems to have emerged as the victor. Nestlé Purina filed the lawsuit on May 6, 2014 claiming false advertising against Blue Buffalo after a third-party test on Blue Buffalo foods by Windsor Laboratories found poultry by-product meal, rice hulls (in grain-free foods), and corn. This came as a big hit to Blue Buffalo who spends around $50 million annually on marketing campaigns claiming that they never use chicken or poultry by-product meal, corn, wheat, or soy.
Today, we're sharing a great article from Will Falconer, DVM. He has some valuable advice for pet owners who want to pursue a homeopathic remedy that their veterinarian doesn't support.
Dr. Christina Cole of Advanced Animal Chiropractic is back on our blog today to talk about some of the most common health issues that her patients come to her with. She does dog and cat adjustments at the The Pet Beastro every two weeks. Her next sessions will be Tuesday, May 5, Saturday, May 16, and Tuesday, May 19. For more information or to schedule a session, call the store today at 248-548-3448.
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It seems that each season a new buzz is going around the pet community. This season we are introduced to a “new” dog flu vaccine that is marketed to protect our pets from the seasonal virus. Unfortunately, this vaccine like many others comes with more risks than benefits. Like with any vaccine, it contains preservatives such as Thimerosal (mercury), Formalin (formaldehyde), Gentamicin (antibiotic), Aluminum, Neomycin (antibiotic), Polymyxin B (antibiotic), Amphotericin B (antifungal), and Streptomycin (antibiotic).
As you may know, Sunday was National Kids and Pets Day. To help raise awareness about creating a safe environment for your children and furry companions to thrive in, we've invited expert dog trainer Kat Stevens-Stanley to the blog. Today, she's sharing her valuable insight on how to prepare your pooches for a newborn baby.
