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Hartz Pet Treat Recall

The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily withdrawing its Hartz ® Chicken Chews ™ and Hartz ® Oinkies® Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken for dogs

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 25, 2013 — The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily withdrawing its Hartz Chicken Chews and Hartz Oinkies Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken for dogs in the United States because they contain trace amounts of unapproved antibiotic residue.

We are taking this action after recent Hartz testing found trace amounts of unapproved antibiotic residue in samples of Hartz® Chicken Chews™ and Oinkies® Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken products. Even though two-thirds of the products we tested did not contain antibiotic residues, we would rather be overly cautious by voluntarily withdrawing these products from the market.

These antibiotics are approved for use in poultry in China and other countries, including European Union member states, but are not among those approved in the U.S. Based on the FDA’s review of the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets (NYSDAM) results, there is no evidence that raises health concerns, and these results are highly unlikely to be related to the reports of illnesses FDA has received related to jerky pet treats.

Immediately upon learning of this finding, Hartz contacted the FDA to share our test results and execute a nationwide voluntary withdrawal. There have been no known illnesses to date associated with the consumption of these products.

“Upon learning about the nationwide voluntary withdrawal of several other brands of chicken jerky products through media reports, Hartz acted immediately to begin additional testing to determine if the same unapproved antibiotic residues were present in our products,” said Sean McNear, Sr. Director of Quality and Regulatory at Hartz Mountain.

There is no indication that the trace amounts of unapproved antibiotic residue are linked to the FDA's ongoing investigation of chicken jerky products produced in China. The trace amounts of antibiotic residue do not pose a health or pet safety risk.

No other Hartz products are affected by this withdrawal.

If you have these products contact the Hartz Consumer Affairs team (24 hours/day 7 days/week) at 1-800-275-1414 for a refund

source: FDA

High School Students Help Flipper The Cat Go Mobile

Meet Flipper. Flipper had some complications when she was born that caused her spinal cord to twist. This resulted in paralysis of her back legs. The only way she could get around was to drag her back legs behind her.

Enter the students from the Blitz Robotic Club at Conifer High School. The kids from the Blitz Robotic Club gave Flipper a new lease on life. They devised a cart that Flipper can use to get around easier. It took a few tries but, third times the charm, and they finally had a good working model. Now, Flipper zips all over the clinic and is able to do everything a little kitten should be doing. 

“This is just the neatest thing,” said Jan Gurney of the Aspen Park Vet Hospital where Flipper has taken up residence. “She loves kicking her back legs to help power the cat-traption around, it gives her so much mobility and in time her legs will get stronger and her spine may also loosen up to allow for her to one day get around on her own.”

source: KDVI

Baby Zebra!!

The Louisville Zoo has a new baby zebra; the first born at the zoo in 13 years. The 72 pound Hartmann's mountain foal took her first steps and began nursing soon after she was born, The mother, Morena, and foal are both doing well. The father is Gibbs. The foal will be on exhibit in the coming weeks and there will be a naming contest in the spring.

Hartmann's mountain zebras  are listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

What's cuter than a Shetland pony? A Shetland pony in a sweater, of course!

Scotland’s National Tourism Organization came up with a cute way to drum up tourism. All they had to do was find a couple of adorable Shetland ponies and put some sweaters on them.

source: Scotland National Tourism Organisation

Mudd The Bulldog Performs Gymnastics On The Trampoline (Video)

This is obviously not Mudds first time on the trampoline. When asked about his antics, Mudd replied "I is are a profeshunel jimnist. Don't try this at home. I like to pop balloons too."

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