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Mars Petcare Recalls Dry Dog Food

Pet Patrol

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers that Mars Petcare US,

Inc. has recalled two dry dog food products because of the potential contamination with

Salmonella Schwarzengrund. The Mars Petcare US, based in Franklin, Tenn. is voluntarily

recalling five-pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachu-

Stop The Throw Away Animals

setts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and 50-pound bags of Red Flannel Large

Breed Adult Formula dry food sold in Pennsylvania.

A Guest Commentary by Donna Scott

The FDA conducted tests on 10 samples, representing seven product brands from

"There are estimated to be about 14 puppies, and 27 kittens, born for every human

the company. Each sample (same size and brand of product) consisted of 15 subsamples, for

baby born. That's about 1,000 extra animals per month in this county. 200 to 600 adult and

a total of 150 subsamples. Tests of the 150 subsamples revealed two positive samples; one

immature animals are euthanized at our Citrus county shelter each month, because there are so

from the Krasdale Gravy dry food and another from Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula

many more animals than people who can give them a good home. We need to try to discour-

dry food. Distribution: Stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and

age the intentional and irresponsible breeding of extra dogs and cats, pure-bred and mixed

Pennsylvania Product: Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food,Size: 50-pound

breeds, with the excuse of supplementing human income.

bag Consumers with questions about the recalled product should call Mars Petcare US, Inc.

Most puppies and kittens are born due to lack of responsible sterilization of pets.

at 866-298-8332.

Those individuals, who indiscriminately breed pets, need to get a job. Do your part to de-

crease this irresponsibility. Please, have your pets sterilized by 4 months of age, and be

responsible for their safety. Of course, most of the animals that have to be euthanized at the

county shelter, are actually animals that stray from their owners, from those whom haven't

provided a safe and secure facility for their pets, then abandon them, by not retrieving them

from the shelter, when they stray from home. If your pet gets lost, it is your fault, not theirs. Go

to the county shelter in Inverness at least 2+ times a week, until you find it. Put a FREE/paid ad

in the newspaper, to claim it and try to save it's life."

"Annie Grace" is a 6 mo old spayed female,

Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is a dark brindle color.

She is current on shots and wormed. She

gets along well with other people, dogs and

"Shakesbeard is a strikingly beautiful marked boy, with a little beard like his namesake. He is

cats. She has a great personality, very sweet

a sweet natured cat, that just likes to hang around to be petted. He has short hair and is about

and loveable. Her foster mom tells us "She is

3 y.o. He is the son of a "drop off" that made herself right at home. He is comfortable with other

a real doll". Call WAG at 352-528-9888.

cats and dogs. The illness of his caretaker forces her to find another home for the cat. Can you

help to provide for this lovely cat? Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does home visits prior to

adoptions, therefore, we can only adopt to the Citrus County and adjoining county areas. IF

Dumas Veterinary Hospital is now...

you are within these areas, please, PHONE his foster Paula at 795.6583 Check

www.adoptarescuedpet.com for our other pets and ADOPTION CALENDAR with locations,

dates and times. Come see the pets!"

Buddy & Fred's Hardware

3/4 mile W. of US-19 on 40 W., Inglis

(352)447-2600 Est. 1983

Fall Special

Animal Hospital

Garden Seeds 4 packs/$1

Your Family's Other Doctor

· Annual Exams & Vaccinations

· Microchip Implants

Metal Shelves - Various Sizes

· Digital Radiography

· Health Certificates

Debra Moore, DVM · Ronald Dumas, DVM · Barbara Beckett, DVM

$2.00 Each

(352) 726-2460 · 155 Heights Avenue, Inverness

Dogs · Cats · Ferrets · Rodents

Please Come Visit

Buddy & Freds

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