SF Pet Products Examiner

Dog Food Recall Update: Wysong Recalls more products due to mold

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:31:41 -0700

The following additional products have been recalled by Wysong: Maintenance – 53215 & 53218 – Lot# 090817 Senior – 53233 & 53236 – Lot# 090811 Synorgon – 53239 & 53242 – Lot# 090629 &nbs...

FDA Alert: Pig Ears & Beef Hooves manufactured Pet Carousel may be contaminated by Salmonella

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:13:18 -0700

The FDA yesterday released the following alert: 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 cont...

PURRCASSO Arts & Crafts Gala - this Sat/Sun for benefitting the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:50:07 -0700

This weekend, check out Purrcasso - a fundraiser for the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (BEBHS) at the Fourth Street Shops (1809 Fourth Street, Berkeley, Ca - next to Bette's Diner). Saturday's festivities are from ...

Howl-a-Ween Party's you and your pooch won't want to miss...

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:25:14 -0700

With Halloween just days away, Cheeko-B, Animal House and Wonder Dog Rescue all want to see your dogs strut their stuff! Cheeko-B's pawty is tonight - their weekly "Yappy Hour" promises costumed pooches and treats for all. An...

Dog Food Alert: Wysong recalling select dog food due to mold contamination

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:48:27 -0700

MOLD IN PAST EXTRUDED DOG FOODS -Notice, Explanation, and Response- Wysong has recalled the following products that were manufactured in June and July 2009 after mold was discovered in some bags: Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 0906...

Cat Food Recall Alert : FDA notifies cat parents of voluntary recal of select Premium Edge cat foods

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:35:29 -0700

Today the FDA issued an alert for cat parents notifying them of a voluntary recall of certain Premium Edge cat foods manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods. The affected products contained inadequate levels of thiamine that could c...

Free Pet iPhoneApp Alert: Puptox can save your pet's life...download it now while its free

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:51:11 -0700

There are a lot of pet related iPhone apps but one in particular could help save your pet's life! Everyday, pets get sick through the ingestion of typical household items including alcohol, chocolate and even carpets. Till now, one would h...

Dog Food Recall Alert: Another voluntary recall from Nutro - this time its the puppies...

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:58:37 -0700

Nutro Products is back in the news and not in a good way. You may recall earlier this year, select dry cat food products were recalled. Now, the company's puppy products are in question. The affected products are as follows: PRODUCT THAT...

Fido Factor's on the hunt for dog friendly locations and reviews - prize for greatest contributer

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:36:06 -0700

Monday, September 21st started Fido Factor's one month contest to see who can add the most dog friendly locations and reviews to Fido Factor http://www.fidofactor.com/. As you may recall, the website and iPhone app launched earlier this yea...

Escape the heat with Cheeko B & Cheengo pawtys this week

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:20:44 -0700

With San Francisco heating up to almost SoCal proportions, a lot of dog parents are looking for indoor activities that they can enjoy with their dogs.Thankfully Cheeko B & Cheengo have solutions.Thursday, September 24 Cheeko B is host...

Free iPhone Apps your dog wants you to download

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:08:24 -0700

Lately, the number of travelers who are accompanied by their canines has increased so dog friendly information has become a hot commodity. In the past there were informative but not necessarily mobile user friendly Dog Lovers Companion gu...

FidoFactor's e-guide (with an iPhone app!) helps you let your dog out in San Francisco

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:13:17 -0700

Photos courtesy of FidoFactorTired of typing “dog friendly San Francisco” in Google and filtering through blogs to find out where you can hang out with your dog in SF? Wondering how SF got its dog friendly rep? Its time to get your FidoFa...

Sale Alert: Get discount on non-food purchases while helping homeless dogs @ Cheengo's Bark n Wine

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:17:56 -0700

Hope to see you there!

Thanks Cheengo!!!

Wonder Dog Rescue is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit Animal Rescue Organization that helps homeless small dogs find new homes in the Bay Area.

Pet Food Alert: FDA investigating Evanger's canned food and has suspended their permit

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:49:47 -0700

Today, Evanger's posted a message to customers one their website to clarify their problems with the FDA and the suspension of their permit (please see below). At this time there are no product recalls or withdrawals.On a totally unscientific and pers...

Pet Food Alert: Nature's Variety

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:17:11 -0700

On June 10, 2009, Nature’s Variety "withdrew" the following 2 freeze-dried products with the “Best if used by” date of 05/25/10:Nature’s Variety Freeze Dried Raw Beef Formula, 12 oz. UPC 769949602514Nature’s Va...

Craigslist Scavenger: Wine barrel pet beds - $50

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:22:59 -0700

Love wine? Love your dog? Want to combine these passions in your home decor?There are a couple of wine barrel pet beds for sale in Napa for $50. They come with one of the following cushions: Burgandy fur, animal print fur, pink and bab...

June 17: Southwest Airline's going to the (small) dogs and cats...

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:05:50 -0700

For a while now, "pet-LUVing" west coasters with small dogs or cats had to frequently choose between flying economically on a cheap Southwest Airline fare or flying with their pooch since the airline didn't allow pets in their planes.T...

Moolah for Mutts fundraiser: Help senior dogs while indulging in K-9 wines in a historic atmosphere

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:40:43 -0700

Insert photo caption or credit hereMark your calendars!Muttville's latest fundraiser's combines the usual snacks, silent auctions and raffles with a wine tasting in a church, TV show This Old House converted into a residence.The wines will be pr...

California state budget if approved will close > 80% of California's state parks - how you can help

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:54:53 -0700

California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) has posted a list of state parks that are in jeopordy of closing should Govenor Schwarzenegger's prosposed budget plan be approved tomorrow. Per Petfriendlytravel.com, these parks are typically dogs friendly (...

Sale Alert: Lands End's liquidation sale of first quality pet product overstocks

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:28:57 -0700

Lands End is having an online liquidation sale for its overstocks including some of their pet products...Products include reflective pet collars and leashes, reflective jackets and leather goods.Selection and sizes are limited. Shipping is extra.Happ...