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Kroger, King Soopers, and City Market Stores have recalled certain packages of Abound brand Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food due to elevated levels of Vitamin D.

Following a recall by Sunshine Mills, Inc., the Kroger Louisville division, King Soopers, and City Market stores have removed from sale Abound Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe dog food produced by the supplier.

Only Abound Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe dog food with the listed UPC numbers and Best by Dates are affected by this recall. The recall was initiated because the product had the potential to contain an elevated level of Vitamin D, which may cause renal failure.

Dogs ingesting elevated levels of Vitamin D may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D, when consumed at very high levels, can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction. Consumers with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed above and are exhibiting any of these symptoms, should contact their veterinarian. No reports of illness or injury have been reported to date.

Customers who have purchased the product described above should not allow their pet to consume and should return it to a store for a full refund or replacement.

Customers who have questions may contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service at 1-800-705-2111 from 7 a.m. CST to 4 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday or by email at [email protected].

I’ve been back and forth to San Francisco a few times this week meeting with a client. She has a full home renovation in progress and now that the drywall is up and the walls are painted, we’re in the ‘picking-of-the-finishes’ phase of the design (my favorite!).

We’ve been focused on the two bathrooms and for her hall bathroom we chose this porcelain tile for the floor and this vanity in charcoal and I’m so sooo excited to see it all coming together.

I love a bold patterned floor tile paired with a modern vanity. I suggested this vanity and tile medley as an alternative, should she be feeling the love for a blue and white combo, but she preferred the above pairing.

I could do this for hours, combine bathroom vanities with bold patterned tile. I love making an statement in with bathroom flooring, it’s an opportunity to have some fun when the remainder of the home’s flooring is something more basic for flow.

Just for fun: a few more tile and vanity combos that would look swell together:

black & white star tile / limed oak & granite vanity

brass & marble vanity /   blue & white geometric tile

 black & white paloma tile / driftwood vanity

It's been a long time coming ... We're happy to unveil BADRAP's updated website. We hope you like it. As we sharpen our dog owner support focus, our goal for the upgrade has been to make the site more smart phone friendly, but even more, to make resources easier to find so dog owners facing struggles can get quicker answers and help for their dog(s).

Check it out: BADRAP.org

Two key sections: The Home Page lists general topics and the Keep'Em Home section lists topics relevant to local (SF Bay Area) dog owners. It's better organized, with smoother entries to spay/neuter information and forms, emergency vet care links, housing strategies and other must-knows for navigating life with a blocky headed dog.

Our Blog will now live HERE.

Much of our popular dog management info is still here, with the addition of videos on many of the pages. We think you'll enjoy our new Adoption Gallery and our growing library of Keep'Em Home stories.

Tell us what you think! There are bound to be bugs, so we appreciate your patience as we continue to download and tap dance through the wild world of html.

Thank you for sharing this site with your friends, and for your warm and encouraging support!

Source: http://badrap-blog.blogspot.com/2017/12/new-website-and-smooth-move-for-our-blog.html

You want to keep your dog stocked in plenty of toys. Toys that will have them running off all their excess energy, toys that will keep them entertained while you’re away, and toys that are just plain fun for your pooch.

But you also want to make sure that those toys are actually good for your pup. It doesn’t matter how much energy it helps work off, how entertaining it is, or how much fun your dog has with it. If a toy is dangerous, unhealthy, or all-around not good for your pup, it’s not something you want to add to your toy collection.

KONG toys are one of the most popular dog toys on the market. There are plenty of pups (and their owners!) out there who swear by them.

But it doesn’t matter if they’re popular—it matters if they’re safe. So, what’s the deal? Are KONG toys good for dogs?

What Are KONG Toys?

Before we answer the question “are KONG toys good for dogs?” let’s quickly cover what, exactly, KONG toys are.

KONG toys are rubber toys that are in a shape reminiscent of a snowman. But these toys are more than just rubber chews. The center of KONG toys is hollow. The hollow center allows you to stuff the KONG toy with food (like treats or peanut butter).

When the KONG toy is stuffed with food, it’s almost like two toys in one. The rubber acts a chew toy. But your pup has to figure out how to get to the food in the center—which also qualifies the KONG as a puzzle toy.

KONG toys come in four sizes—KONG puppy, KONG senior, KONG classic, and KONG extreme. The KONG puppy is made from the softest rubber that’s ideal for puppy teeth and gums. KONG senior is made from soft rubber (although not as soft as the KONG puppy) that’s good for aging chewers. Made from a durable rubber, KONG classic is the best fit for most adult dogs. If your dog takes chewing to the extreme, the KONG extreme (which was designed for—you guessed it—extreme chewers) is the best toy to withstand their epic chompers.

Are KONG Toys Good For Dogs?

So, now that you know what KONG toys are, let’s answer the million dollar question—are KONG toys good for dogs?

And the answer is—yes!

KONG toys are a great fit for pups. They’re made from non-toxic rubber, they provide hours of chewing and treat-finding entertainment, and they’re dishwasher safe—so when it’s time to clean out all the slobber and treat residue, all you have to do is pop them in the dishwasher. (Just make sure to wash them in the top rack.)

KONG toys are great. But it doesn’t matter how great a toy is—eventually, your pup is going to want to mix things up and play with something different! If your dog is head over heels for KONG toys, Super Chewer Dog Toys will definitely get their tail wagging.

Like KONG toys, Super Chewer Dog Toys are super durable and can withstand even the most extreme of chompers. And, like KONG toys, many Super Chewer Dog Toys allow you to stuff the center with treats—giving your dog a delicious puzzle that will keep them entertained for hours.

And if your pup isn’t too keen on the super-durable rubber toy experience, Super Chewer Dog Toys have you covered! For example, Nylon toys like Bacon Benebones or the Bark Benebone Pretzel are basically impregnable, really tasty, and really good at cleaning your dog’s tough teeth.

If you’ve got a dog that loves to chew, you want to keep them stocked with plenty of toys (not to mention treats and chews) to keep those chompers occupied. And the best way to do that? A subscription to Super Chewer BarkBox.

With the Super Chewer BarkBox, you’ll get two toys, two bags of treats, and two chews—all of which are carefully curated with super chewers in mind.

Featured image via KongCompany Dot Com

Much of the old-fashioned dog training we were exposed to growing up focused on waiting for the dog to make a mistake and then harshly correcting him. While most of us simply accepted this as “how you train a dog,” we were missing the bigger picture. This method never taught the dog what he was supposed to do in that situation the next time.

Rachel Bauman, founder of Whyld River, was inspired by her rescue pup, River (and their outdoor adventures together) to create a sleeping bag for dogs that would provide the same comfort and protection from the elements as human sleeping bags. It looks like plenty of dog lovers out there share her vision, because WhyldRiver’s Kickstarter, which launched just a few days ago, has already reached its funding goal. (And if you’re someone who’s ever attempted to share a sleeping bag with a dog, you’re probably also thinking “YASSSSSS.”) Whyld River’s DoggyBag is insulated and water-resistant, providing pups warmth and protection — and it’s easily packable and machine-washable, providing humans convenience and practicality. A feature I especially like? The DoggyBag is designed to close with snaps instead of zippers, meaning no wayward tails get snagged or pulled. The DoggyBag should be available to backers starting November 2018, and for every 10 DoggyBags sold, Whyld River will donate a bag to Portland Animal Welfare Team. Visit Whyld River to find out how you can get your paws on one once the Kickstarter wraps.

Every rescue dog has a story. Whether they were found roaming the streets as strays or rescued from abusive situations, there’s something unique about each experience. We don’t always know what their lives were like “before,” but adopting a shelter dog is all about the “after.” We shower them with love and attention, and it’s amazing to watch nervous dogs straight from the shelter blossom into confident members of the family. Anyone who’s ever rescued a dog knows how much that one simple act can change lives. Not only does it permanently change the dog’s life, but bringing home a rescue dog has an impact on the entire family.

Bird Born, an artist from Russia, experienced first-hand the transformation that can happen when a shelter dog finally finds a home. The adorable comic shows how a shelter dog went from being scared and cautious to being a happy and valued member of the family. The artwork tells a story shared by thousands of adopters. You can never judge a dog by how she behaves behind a chain-link fence at a shelter. It’s all about earning trust and taking time to build a powerful bond.

Every rescue dog is different, and they all deserve homes that will help them experience life to the fullest. Adopting one dog won’t change the world, but it’ll change the world for both the dog and you. For more fun animal-related comics, check out Bird Born on Instagram.

Featured image via Bird Born

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Tags: art, cartoon, comic, rescue dog, shelter dog

Los gatos y el agua no siempre se llevan bien y no solo en cuestión de higiene. Esta mascota, en muchas ocasiones, no es muy amiga de beber. Sin embargo, la toma de agua es fundamental para mantener su organismo bien hidratado. Pero, ¿cómo se puede saber si el gato bebe suficiente agua? Hay unas señales que te indican si está bien hidratado o no, además de estar pendiente de la cantidad de agua que beba.

Cantidad de agua necesaria

Aunque los gatos no sean grandes amigos de beber agua, es totalmente necesario que beban. Muchas veces el problema está en que no se sabe qué cantidad tienen que tomar para que el minino se encuentre bien y, en consecuencia, no enferme.

En general, se recomienda que el gato beba 50 milímetros de agua por cada uno de sus kilos de peso. Esta cantidad es orientativa, aunque se considera que debe ser el mínimo. No obstante, puede variar en función de la dieta alimenticia que siga el gato y de la actividad física que realice.

Además, hay otros factores que influyen como es el caso de la temperatura porque no son iguales las necesidades durante el invierno que en el verano. Evidentemente, cuando suben las temperaturas, el gato deberá beber una mayor cantidad de agua para no deshidratarse.

Señales de mala hidratación

Si no se puede estar controlando al gato para saber la cantidad que bebe de agua, hay alguna otra solución, que pasa por prestar atención a una serie de señales que son inequívocas de una mala hidratación.

De esta manera, cuando el minino bebe poca agua, se nota que su ritmo cardiaco y respiración están más aceleradas, además de notarse también cierta dificultad para respirar.

El cansancio hará presencia también en el gato, aparte de notarse que tiene los ojos menos vivos y que están como hundidos. Y, por supuesto, una clara señal estará en su orina. Si es muy concentrada, bebe poca agua.

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