Another set sent to me by good friend Dan G.
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This last one is just priceless!
As I’m sure you will all agree.
Year: 2018
Beat the blues!
As seen on the photography forum UglyHedgehog.
That, by the way, is an excellent forum for all those with an interest in photography!
This really made Jean and me laugh out loud!
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An old geezer became very bored in retirement and decided to open a medical clinic. He put a sign up outside that said: “Dr. Geezer’s clinic. Get your treatment for $500, if not cured, get back $1,000.”
Doctor “Young,” who was positive that this old geezer didn’t know beans about medicine, thought this would be a great opportunity to get $1,000. So he went to Dr.Geezer’s clinic.
Dr. Young: “Dr. Geezer, I have lost all taste in my mouth. Can you please help me?
Dr. Geezer: “Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put 3 drops in Dr. Young’s mouth.”
Dr. Young: Aaagh !! — “This is Gasoline!”
Dr. Geezer: “Congratulations! You’ve got your taste back. That will be $500.”
Dr. Young gets annoyed and goes back after a couple of days figuring to recover his money.
Dr. Young: “I have lost my memory, I cannot remember anything.”
Dr. Geezer: “Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put 3 drops in the patient’s mouth.”
Dr. Young: “Oh, no you don’t, — that is Gasoline!”
Dr. Geezer: “Congratulations! You’ve got your memory back. That will be $500.”
Dr. Young (after having lost $1000) leaves angrily and comes back after several more days.
Dr. Young: “My eyesight has become weak — I can hardly see anything!!!
Dr. Geezer: “Well, I don’t have any medicine for that so, “Here’s your $1000 back.” (giving him a $10 bill)
Dr. Young: “But this is only $10!
Dr. Geezer: “Congratulations! You got your vision back! That will be $500.”
Moral of story — Just because you’re “Young” doesn’t mean that you can outsmart an “old Geezer”
Remember: Don’t make old people mad. We don’t like being old in the first place, so it doesn’t take much to tick us off.
Dr. Geezer’s Clinic – ENJOY YOUR DAY !!
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Have a great week, everyone!
Redband Dog Chews Recall
Another day, another recall!
In came the email yesterday:
Dear Fellow Dog Lover,
Because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified, I’m sending you this special recall alert. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of this message.
Redbarn Pet Products of Long Beach, CA is expanding its recall to now include multiple brands of dog chews due to contamination with Salmonella.
To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:
Redbarn Expands Recall to Include Multiple Brands of Dog Chews
Please share the news of this alert with other pet owners.
Mike Sagman, Editor
The Dog Food AdvisorP.S. Need help? Get instant access to a list of The Dog Food Advisor’s most recommended dog food brands. Click here for details.
Then across to that link to read the following:
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Redbarn Expands Recall to Include Multiple Brands of Dog Chews
March 7, 2018 — Redbarn Pet Products, LLC of Long Beach, CA is expanding its voluntarily recall issued on February 9 to include all lots manufactured with raw material from a single supplier because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
No illnesses, injuries or complaints have been reported to date.
What’s Recalled?
The recall is limited to specific lots of the following brands distributed from March 2017 through February 2018:
- Redbarn
- Chewy Louie
- Good Lovin’
- Dentley’s Brand
The supplier’s raw material was used to produce the Redbarn, Chewy Louie, Dentley’s and Good Lovin’ brand products listed below with best-buy dates ending in BC.
In total, 24 SKUs are affected.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide in pet specialty and grocery retail stores.
Affected products are listed below and have best by dates ending in BC.
You can view examples of the packaging here or use the illustration below as a guide.
All lots of Redbarn, Chewy Louie, Dentley’s and Good Lovin’ brand products listed below with best by dates ending in BC are included in this expanded recall.
The supplier’s raw materials were used to produce each of these products:
Redbarn Brand
- 205001 Redbarn 5″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184205006 - 207001 Redbarn 7″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184207000 - 207016 Redbarn 7″ Bully Stick 6pk
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184207161 - 209001 Redbarn 9″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184209004 - 230001 Redbarn 30″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184230015 - 236001 Redbarn 36″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184236017 - 245002 Redbarn Steer Stick 6pk
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184245026 - 245010 Redbarn 5″ Steer Stick 10pk
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184245101 - 247000 Redbarn 7″ Steer Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184247006 - 251005 Redbarn 7″ Bully Stick 3pk
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184251058 - 290091 Redbarn 9″ Bully 1-lb bag
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184290095 - C207001 Redbarn 7″ Bully
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184207017 - C207016 Redbarn 7″ Bully Stick 6pk
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184207062 - C236001 Redbarn 36″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184236116
Chewy Louie Brand
- 807101 Chewy Louie 7″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 785184807019
Good Lovin’ Brand
- 2729250 Good Lovin’ 10pk Steer
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 800443272732 - 2729381 Good Lovin’ 6pk Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 800443272862 - 2729410 Good Lovin’ 7″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 800443272893 - 2729461 Good Lovin’ 5″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 800443272947 - 2729532 Good Lovin’ XL Bully
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 800443273012 - 207004 Prime Cuts 7″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 800443104798 - 207005 Time for Joy Holiday 7″ Bully
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 800443287781 - 207013 Prime Cuts 7″ Bully 3pk
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 800443120446
Dentley’s Brand
- 920068 Dentley’s 7″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending: BC
UPC: 737257479852
What Caused the Recall?
Redbarn initiated a recall of a single lot of product in early February after being notified that a sample collected at retail by the Colorado Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella.
Redbarn is expanding this recall to include all products manufactured from the raw material supplier of the first recalled product.
We came to this decision after being notified that the FDA tested a different lot of raw material from this supplier at Redbarn and it tested positive for Salmonella.
About Salmonella
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products, and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after
having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the
following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and
fever.
Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
Some pets will have only 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 the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
What to Do?
Consumers are encouraged to check the best by code, using the guide above, to see if their
product was affected.
Pet owners who have this product matching this best by code in their homes are urged to discontinue use of the product.
Consumers who purchased the product with the affected lot code are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company via email at info@redbarninc.com or by
phone at 800-775-3849, Monday thru Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PT.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Get Dog Food Recall Alerts by Email
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Why do I have this feeling that this is not the last alert to dog food possibly having salmonella contamination! Wonder if cat food is similarly affected?
Tucker’s Raw Frozen Food recall
Same routine!
First, here is the text of the email that came to me a little before 4pm on the 6th March:
Dear Fellow Dog Lover,
Because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified, I’m sending you this special recall alert.
Raw Basics LLC of Pleasant Prairie, WI, is recalling one specific lot of its Tucker’s raw frozen dog food due to possible contamination with Salmonella.To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:
Tucker’s Raw Frozen Dog Food Recall
Please share the news of this alert with other pet owners.
Mike Sagman, Editor
The Dog Food AdvisorP.S. Need help? Get instant access to a list of The Dog Food Advisor’s most recommended dog food brands. Click here for details.
Then if you go to that site you will find it is yet another case of salmonella contamination!!
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Tucker’s Raw Frozen Dog Food Recall
March 6, 2018 — Raw Basics, LLC of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is recalling its Tucker’s Raw Frozen Pork-Bison Dog Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
What’s Recalled?
The affected product is labeled “Tucker’s Pork-Bison-Formula” and includes the following identifying information.
- Tucker’s Raw Frozen Pork-Bison Formula
- Size: 5-pound boxes
- UPC code: 072635520017
- Lot code: 27717
- Best buy date: 04/17/19
About Salmonella
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
Some pets will have only 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 the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
What Caused the Recall?
This recall was issued after the company was notified by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture of the positive Salmonella finding.
Product affected was isolated to 1 lot of 540 lbs (108 boxes) and distributed to distributors in Minnesota, Georgia, Kansas, and Pennsylvania.
The products were sold at pet specialty retail stores.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Raw Basics tests all batches of products for all pathogens in a hold and release program before releasing for shipping.
What to Do?
Consumers who have purchased the affected product are are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-219-3650.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Get Dog Food Recall Alerts by Email
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As always, please share this with friends and family!
And give your dog a big hug from Jean and me!!
Loving our ex-shelter dogs!
So often ex-shelter dogs are the most loving dogs that can be.
When we moved here to Oregon back in 2012 we came with 12 dogs. All but two of them were dogs that had been rescued either from a shelter or an unwanted home. Then there’s Ruby who is the last of the dogs that Jean rescued off the streets of Mexico.
All of which is an appropriate introduction to Jenny Perkins who is an Animal Behavior Specialist and a passionate writer. Jenny adds that: “She loves to write about the nutrition, health, and care of dogs. She aims at providing tips to dog owners that can help them become better pet parents. She writes for the blog Here Pup.”
I am grateful for Jenny’s permission to republish her article here.
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How to Make a Rescue Dog Settle in Your Home
Adopting a dog especially one from the shelter is a serious commitment. Although it is one of the best decisions to make it can get difficult. Therefore it requires you to be prepared to face the upcoming challenges; both mentally and physically.
At times people do adopt rescue dogs but end up giving them up as they get overwhelmed. What we need to understand is that it is equally difficult for the dog too. We don’t know what abuse or emotional trauma he has been through. Maybe he lost his actual house and since had been bumping from shelter to shelter. These incidents have a substantial impact on the dog’s personality, and the new home and people may scare him. Don’t worry it gets better and its worth the sparkle you’ll see in his eyes once he gets used to the new atmosphere.
As a smart dog-parent, you need to know some basics so you can help your rescue dog settle in quickly. One advantage of adopting an adult rescue is that they may already be housetrained and know basic manners. However, you need to make-up your mind that you have to start from scratch. Here is a list of the things you need to do before bringing your new pup home
Things You Need to Have
You need to have all the necessary supplies in your home beforehand, so you don’t have to run to the store now and then. Get some good quality dog food, whatever brand the vet recommends according to the dog’s age, size, and breed. Also buy a crate, a good quality no-pull leash or harness, a collar, an ID, gloves, and waste bags. As for comfort buy a dog bed according to the dog’s size and bowls for the food and water. Get him some interactive and fun chew toys, so he doesn’t get bored when you aren’t around. Keep a first-aid box in case of emergencies. For now just get the essentials such as gauze, scissors, tape, wet wipes, and an antibiotic ointment. Okay so that’s about it, and yes training treats are a must!
Proofing the House
Now since you’ve done all the shopping, let’s discuss the in-house preparation. Dog-proofing your house is vital not just for the safety of your pooch but you as well. First and foremost, remove everything that may be toxic to the dog. Canines are an inquisitive creature, so your dog will start sniffing around the house, exploring places he isn’t supposed to. Chocolates, raisins, nuts, and grapes are common foods that may be poisonous to the dog. Same goes for cleaners, chemicals, medicines, and pesticides. Keep all such products locked in cabinets and secure them with a latch.
Establish Routine
The next task is to prepare yourself for the journey mentally. Remember it is going to be exhilarating but may also frustrate you. Tell yourself that patience is critical; gradually the pooch will learn everything and get accustomed to the house. Dogs feel secure when they have a proper routine and rules that they will follow. Begin by deciding where you will place his bed. It’s better to keep his movement restricted to a small room at first, so he treats it as his home. Next up, decide timings for walks and food. Limit the interactions in the first few days, as that may overwhelm the dog. If possible, take a few days off to spend time with your furry friend and getting to know him better.
When the Dog Comes Home
Once you bring your new friend home, give him a tour of the house. He may be scared so try your best to keep him away from scary situations. If he wants to hide in a corner, let him. Don’t force him to learn everything rapidly and work with him at his pace.
Show him the love and care he deserves. Training will help him adjust better, start teaching him specific behaviors and commands. Only use positive reinforcement methods and teach him the basics like “sit,” “stay.” Keep treats with you to reward him, take him out for short walks, and let him socialize with other dogs. Most importantly work on developing a bond, once it does your dog will never leave your side!
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That bond that so many thousands and thousands of us humans have with our dogs never, ever leaves us!
Steve’s Real Food recall
The following arrived late Saturday evening.
Dear Fellow Dog Lover,
Because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified, I’m sending you this special recall alert. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of this message.
Steve’s Real Food of Salt Lake City, UT, is recalling one lot of its raw frozen dog food due to possible contamination with Salmonella.
To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:
Steve’s Real Food Recalls Raw Frozen Dog Food
Please share the news of this alert with other pet owners.
Mike Sagman, Editor
The Dog Food AdvisorP.S. Not already on our dog food recall notification list yet? Sign up to get critical dog food recall alerts sent to you by email. There’s no cost for this service.
If you click on that link in the above recall email then one goes here, and reads:
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Steve’s Real Food Recalls Raw Frozen Dog Food
What’s Recalled?
The affected product was sold frozen in 5-pound bags.
Bags affected by this recall are identified with the following UPC codes and “Best by” date located on the package.
- Raw Frozen Dog Food Turkey Canine Recipe
- 5-pound bag
- Lot # E178
- Best By Date: 9/27/18
Where Was the Product Distributed?
Fifty two cases of this product was distributed between 6/27/17 – 7/15/17.
The potentially affected lot of 5-pound frozen turkey nuggets were distributed to retail pet food stores in the following states: CA, CO, CT, IA, KS, FL, MD, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
About Salmonella
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products.
Symptoms of infection in people include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
Some pets will have only 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 the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
What Caused the Recall?
This recall is being initiated after the firm was notified by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture that a retail sample was collected and tested positive for Salmonella.
No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date.
Because of their commitment to overall safety and quality, Steve’s Real Food is conducting a voluntary recall of this product.
Consumers should also follow the safe handling tips published on the Steve’s Real Food packaging, when disposing of the affected product.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to Do?
Consumers are encouraged to check the lot code of any 5-pound frozen turkey nuggets.
Any product with the noted lot code should be returned to the specialty retailer where product was purchased for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Steve’s Real Food at 888-526-1900, Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 4 PM MT.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Get Dog Food Recall Alerts by Email
Get free dog food recall alerts sent to you by email. Subscribe to The Dog Food Advisor’s emergency recall notification system.
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As always, please share this as far and wide as you can and, hopefully, no dog will be affected by this contaminated product.
Learning from Dogs 