Your pet, of course! It’s not always easy
being green, but at Petplan, we believe it’s definitely worth it. We’re committed
to helping animals and the earth by reducing our carbon paw prints. From less paper
at the office to more natural care for our pets, Petplan’s green initiatives continue
to spark media interest. The latest report, published on the AMEX openforum gets our
culture right; we’re a Lean, Green Pet Insurance Machine.
And nobody knows this better than our pets. Whether they’re visiting our pet-friendly office or living it up at the dog park, we’ve got our pets living greener than ever. Move over plastic scoop bags, the green machine’s got something better. Check it out!
Bulk Up. Fresh,
local, nutritious foods and treats not only protect your pet’s health, but the earth
as well. Find a local resource you trust and buy in bulk to cut down on packaging
and gas emissions on your way to the store.
Get in Gear. Organic
fabrics bring cozy comfort to your pet’s accessories and bedding. Choose top quality
products made from recycled or sustainable fibers for a greener getup.
Mr. Green. Whether it’s your pet himself, or the mess he makes, let’s face it, you’re doing a lot of cleaning. Why not try earth and pet-safe products for all the dirty jobs? Pick grooming products made from natural ingredients without perfumes or additives that may bother your pet’s senses. And when it comes to cleaning, pass on the sulfates, phosphates or chemicals in favor of earth-safe alternatives.
The Poop on Scoop Bags. If
it’s plastic, it’s landfill, no matter what’s inside. Join the pet care revolution.
Choose bio-degradable bags to scoop responsibly.
Litterific! Now your
kitty can spare the landfill last week’s litter with a flushable alternative featuring
highly absorbent proteins and fibers made from natural corn. The finished product
is an odor-controlling, clumping, dust-free litter box experience modestly called
the World’s Best Cat Litter.
For even more tips on greener pet care, stop by Planet Green.
Products may be contaminated with Salmonella
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing this health alert to warn consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores. Pet Carousel is based in Sanger, Calif.
The products were manufactured under conditions that facilitate cross-contamination within batches or lots. Although no illnesses associated with these products have been reported, the FDA is advising consumers in possession of these products to not handle or feed them to their pets.
The affected pig ear products were 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.
During September 2009, the FDA conducted routine testing of pig ears made by Pet Carousel. The test results detected a positive reading for Salmonella. This prompted an FDA inspection of Pet Carousel’s manufacturing facilities. During the inspection, the agency collected additional pet treat samples. Further analysis found Salmonella present in beef hooves, pig ears and in the manufacturing environment.
Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. People handling dry pet food and/or pet treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the treats or any surfaces exposed to these products. Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.
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.
The FDA will continue to investigate this matter to determine the source of the Salmonella contamination and offer updates as appropriate.
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
PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Dentley's Beef Hooves
PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is voluntarily recalling two Dentley's Beef Hoof products for potential salmonella contamination. The products were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif.
The recalled products include only the following types of Dentley's Beef Hooves purchased between Oct. 2, 2009 and Nov. 3, 2009:
Dentley's Bulk Cattle Hoof UPC# 73725703323
Dentley's 10 Pack Beef Hooves UPC# 73725736055
No other products are included in this recall.
The affected products were shipped from the Pet Carousel plant to three PetSmart distribution centers in Ottawa, Ill.; Groveport, Ohio and Newnan, Ga.; and then shipped directly to certain PetSmart stores. Although the affected product was not shipped to every store, as a precautionary measure PetSmart immediately recalled the product from all of its US stores and instituted a register block to prevent any product from being inadvertently scanned and sold. In addition, PetSmart removed the product from the PetSmart.com Web site and notified PetPerks customers with valid e-mail addresses in the PetSmart database who purchased the affected products.
Salmonellosis is an infection with bacteria called salmonella. Most persons infected with salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts four to seven days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some individuals, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
Many dogs do not show clinical signs of salmonella. However, when they do, they often have diarrhea or other signs of systemic infections.
Customers who purchased the recalled products should discontinue use immediately and return the product to any PetSmart store for a complete refund or exchange. Customers who have concerns about their health or their pet's health should consult a medical professional. For additional information about the recall, customers can visit www.petsmartfacts.com, www.petsmart.com ; www.fda.govor contact PetSmart Customer Service at 1-888-839-9638.
PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company operates more than 1,145 pet stores in the United States and Canada, 156 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel(R) cat and dog boarding facilities, and is a leading online provider of pet supplies and pet care information (www.petsmart.com). PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products; and offers complete pet training, pet grooming, pet boarding, Doggie Day Camp(SM) pet day care services and pet adoption services. Since 1994, PetSmart Charities, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization, has funded more than $87 million in grants and programs benefiting animal welfare organizations and, through its in-store pet adoption programs, has helped save the lives of more than 3.7 million pets.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.petsmartfacts.com
customercare@petsmart.com
1-888-839-9638
NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica White
PetSmart Media Line (623) 587-2177
mediarelations@ssg.petsmart.com
SOURCE: PetSmart, Inc.
http://www.petsmartfacts.com
mailto:customercare@petsmart.com
mailto:mediarelations@ssg.petsmart.com
While we are busy bustling around this holiday season, shopping for the perfect gift, and getting ready for holiday gatherings, there is always that family member that gets over looked… our pet. The creators at Bindaboo feel that it is especially important during these times that we make sure that our pets are safe and comfortable.
Bindaboo® has launched a new line of Retractable Gates that combines style and convenience into one functional pet gate. The Bindaboo Retractable Gate fits doorway or stairway openings up to 55’’, and has been designed with a sturdy and durable mesh barrier, which allows for easy retraction for when the gate is not in use. This feature makes the Retractable Gate very space efficient. Many pet gates have a bar that is permanently present even when gates are not in use; since the Retractable Gate retracts into itself and can be completely and easily removed the hazard of tripping is eliminated.
The Retractable Gates are UV-protected, and uses galvanized hardware, which allows the gates to be used either indoors or outdoors. Because of its convenient relocation feature, the retractable gate can be quickly moved from the top of a stairway to the bottom or brought in from the outside to keep pets in designated areas, or out of others.
Bindaboo has also taken a pet’s natural instinct to nest, knead, claw and chew into account by introducing the new superbly comfortable and shaggy soft Bindy Bed.
The Bindy Bed is made with a high-lofting plush polyester fleece fabric that can help regulate your pets’ body temperature, helping them stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The curly fringe cut texture of the fleece encourages pets to knead and snuggle their way to maximized comfort.
Taking that level of comfort one step further, Bindaboo is introducing the 5 Star Pet Bed is the technically advanced pet bed that uniquely combines blissful, soothing, heavenly warmth and five-star hotel luxury with anti-microbial, dust mite and flea resistant properties to provide pets with the ultimate in comfort, health and rest. The 5 Star Pet Bed is filled with MicroCloud, a revolutionary ultra fine fibre with loft and recovery properties that provide the soft and luxurious comfort and feel of pure goose down while maintaining its shape and plushness, even after being machine washed and tumbled dried.
Don't you just love to win free stuff??!!? I am an avid follower of Who's Your Dachshund and they often have give-aways and contests... and that is how I won this T-shirt for Frankie from Psychedelic Fur. So not only does Frankie roll, she now ROCKS!
Here is some more about this great company, so be and sure to visit their website and get your dog a shirt to rock and roll in!
PSYCHEDELIC FUR was launched in New York in 2005 by music industry executive and passionate dog lover, Lori Lambert, when she adopted her Havanese puppy, Louie. Unsatisfied with the merchandise she saw in the shops, Lori decided to create her own. Her true love for music, rock ‘n’ roll and (of course) dogs morphed into Psychedelic Fur!
In June 2008, Los Angeles-based Teri Hertz partnered with Lori to launch their "official" line of paw-litical tees and bandanas. PetsVote.com products drew national and international media raves featuring specially designed campaign items for Bark Obama and McCanine.
PSYCHEDELIC FUR has been featured on The CBS Morning Show, The Style Network, New York’s WPIX-TV CW 11 News, Us Magazine, People Magazine, The Martha Stewart Show, the Associated Press, Home Shopping Network, New York Magazine’s Intelligencer, and Perez Hilton.com.
Partial proceeds from all PSYCHEDELIC FUR sales are donated to a rotating list of local and national animal shelters.
in lieu of something poignant or brilliant, i am posting about the thing that makes me the happiest...when customers send in pictures of their dogs on our three new patterns! (title track, big city life & mr. roboto) (though i can only include a few here, check out all of the pictures here.)
i wish i could post every single one-best part of my job...seriously!!
