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Wichita, Kan. -- Cargill Value Added Meats Retail is voluntarily recalling about 36 million pounds of fresh and frozen ground turkey in response to an outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg that has infected at least 77 people in 26 states. READ MORE»

St. Louis -- Nestle Purina PetCare is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Purina Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food products. READ MORE»

St. Louis -- Nestle Purina PetCare is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Purina Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food products. READ MORE»

It’s an image we’re all familiar with: A dog chomping contentedly on a clean, white bone. But last year, the FDA issued a firm warning to dog owners: Bones are unsafe for your dog. In this podcast, Dr. Larry Kornegay, president of the AVMA, talks about why it’s a bad idea to give your dog a bone. READ MORE»

St. Louis -- Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. is voluntarily recalling about 870 bags of dry cat food shipped to customers in Colorado, Idaho and Oregon. READ MORE»

June is Adopt-A-Cat Month, in which several organizations—including the AVMA—hope to promote the benefits of having a cat (or cats) in the house and encourage responsible adoption and ownership to mitigate the problem of overpopulation. So far this month we’ve talked about the joys and benefits of cat ownership, and tips on selecting the perfect cat for you. This week, Dr. Jane Brunt, executive director of the CATalyst Council, and owner and director of the Cat Hospital at Towson in Baltimore, shares tips on preparing your home for a new cat. READ MORE»