Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Treat Recall

Keys manufacturing company has made a recall as of 5-3-2011 on pig ears due to salmonella. Salmonella can not only affect your pet but also the humans in the home if they touch the contaminated treat. Wash hands thoroughly when handling any dog treats that may be contaminated with salmonella.

For dog you may see symptoms of diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, fever, vomiting, and possibly abdominal cramping. Normal temperature taken rectally for a dog is between 100.5 to 102.5.

For people, especially young children or the elderly, watch for vomiting, diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramping. More serious symptoms might be arterial infections, endocarditis, muscle pain, eye irritation, urinary tract symptoms or arthritis.



These treats were distributed to Pennsylvania, Virginia, Missouri, Illinois, Florida, Iowa Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Texan and Minnesota.

Product was distributed in 100 counts per case shipped between Sept 27- Oct 6 2010, Nov 1-29, 2010 and Jan 3- 25th 20ll.

You are urged to return the pig ear pet treats to the retailer for a full refund.

Customers can call the company at 1-217-465-4001

I Walk Alone

By: Sally Grottini



I walk through the muddy waters and atop the mounds of broken glass, blunt metal, and wooden splinters, hoping I do not fall or sink into a dark hole of oblivion, for if I do, I will not be found for weeks, if I am found at all. My hair is long, long enough to hold the mud and debris of the toxic air and long enough for the thorns of a tattered bush to call their home, which renders my every movement  painful. My eyes are narrowed and reddened from the infection that plagues them. My voice has grown weaker and my stomach is hungry. My feet, already battered and bruised from trying to navigate the elements in search of home, my home, which once held such optimism and joy. I feel worn, beaten, frightened, and alone in my journey to find food and shelter, alone in my journey to find my way back to the home I knew.



In light of the recent disasters across the US I want to emphasize what a difference you can make by  giving just a couple of hours of your time.

Please visit http://www.pasart.us/ to help animals in disaster in Pennsylvania.
Local? Visit the Columbia/Montour Face book page for information or join our Face book
group! http://www.facebook.com/groups/244551132294942/

MONTOUR RESIDENTS WE NEED YOU!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/ColumbiaMontour-State-Animal-Response-Team/170329226349544?ref=ts

visit http://www.sartusa.org/ to help in other states.
video pics of Alabama tornado disaster:  April, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWfGZSuH_0A
and here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-_zGSGap-8