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UPDATED: PetSmart expands recall on Dentley's Beef Hooves and other hoof products

November 5, 2009

Update: November 10, 2009

PetSmart is extending a voluntary recall on beef hoof products to include a total of 14 products. These items were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif., and include beef hoof chews as well as certain rope toys with hoof or bone components. The date range for purchasing affected products has been expanded to include products …Read more »

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Cat grooming: how to select a cat brush

PetSmart

October 27, 2009

Ever wonder how to make sense of all the various kinds of cat brushes and combs out there?

Here are some tips:
If your kitty's fur is regularly brushed and free of any tangles or mats, a fine/medium combination comb will work nicely.

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Canine Pancreatitis: What You Should Know

PetSmart

June 2, 2009

Pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas and tends to occur in neutered, middle-aged overweight dogs. Miniature Schnauzers and Terriers seem to be especially prone to the disease. Most veterinarians will agree that canine pancreatitis is difficult to diagnose because the exact cause is not well understood. Symptoms vary depending on severity and can point to other conditions. Specific …Read more »

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Pyroderma: The ''Piggyback'' Skin Infection

PetSmart

June 2, 2009

Pyoderma is a bacterial infection of the skin. Infection may be secondary to, or associated with, other skin abnormalities or damage such as allergies, irritants, skin trauma, fungal infections, external parasites, general poor health or nutrition or hormonal imbalances.

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Pyometra infection is another case for spaying your pet

PetSmart

June 2, 2009

Pyometra is a serious and potentially life threatening infection of the uterus. It occurs in some unspayed females, usually during middle age. It is common for pyometra to develop a few weeks after a heat cycle. Hormonal changes during and soon after a heat cycle can make the uterus more vulnerable to infection. The entire uterus may fill with pus. …Read more »

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Keep ''people food'' off your pet's holiday menu

PetSmart

June 2, 2009

Keep your pet safe and healthy this holiday season by saying "no" to the following holiday foods:

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From the Vets' Files: How a Skin Scrape Saved Sick Pup from Surgery

PetSmart

June 2, 2009

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Max Tops the List of 50 Most Popular Pet Names

PetSmart

June 2, 2009

When it comes to popular pet names, Max is top dog. Or top cat if you’re more of the feline persuasion. Max topped the list of the 50 most popular pet names among millions PetSmart PetPerks® members followed by Buddy, Molly, Bailey and Maggie.

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Airtight Solutions for Storing Your Pet's Food Safely

PetSmart

June 2, 2009

Improperly stored food can become breeding grounds for molds and toxins, some deadly. Buy only the freshest foods available. If you use a commercial food, check the manufacturing date. With a small breed like a Westie, you’re best off buying in small bags. Buying bulk may save you some money, but in the long run the money you save on …Read more »

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