From A to Ziggy

24/07/2024

It’s been awhile since my last post. Catch up on what we’ve been up to as I get back to regular posting.

23/03/2024

New Post Alert! Today's is Ziggy's fifth gotcha day. He may no longer be with us physically, but we commemorate him in spirit.

Five years ago we brought Ziggy home. Little did we know that in three years we’d be saying goodbye. Read about Ziggy’s gotcha day.

16/03/2024

I'm walking with to help raise money for canine cancer. Please consider joining our team or donating to reach out goal!

Let's beat Canine Cancer! This March, join the Run Walk benefiting the National Canine Cancer Foundation.

12/03/2024

New post alert! Today is the two-year anniversary of Ziggy's passing. Read about my experience with his death, memorializing him, and grief.

Today is the two year anniversary of Ziggy’s passing. Read about my experience with his death, memorializing him, and grief.

09/03/2024

https://truthaboutpetfood.com/epa-failed-to-assure-safety-of-seresto-collars/

Inspector General report found EPA did not conduct animal risk assessments.

04/03/2024

In need of quick tips for management and safety? Check out out handouts! All free and easy to download here: https://bit.ly/freehandoutsFP

03/03/2024

Today (3/3) is Tripawds Awareness Day! While Ziggy was truly a three-legged dog, I managed to unintentionally capture an optical illusion moment.

Today (3/3) is Tripawd Awareness Day! While Ziggy was truly a three-legged dog, I managed to unintentionally capture an optical illusion moment.

28/02/2024

Did you know that early spay and neutering can lead to illness later in life?

Did you know that early spay and neutering can lead to illness later in life?

15/02/2024

Happy Valentine's Day! What better way to commemorate your love of dogs than to contribute to canine health research?

Happy Valentine’s Day! What better way to commemorate your love of dogs than to contribute to canine health research?

11/02/2024

And they have a slew of evidence to back up their claims.

01/02/2024

New post alert! Wrapping up National Train Your Dog month are some tips about to get started in the wide world of canine sports.

Wrapping up National Train Your Dog month are some tips about to get started in the wide world of canine sports.

26/01/2024

New post alert! Tricks, rally, diving, oh my! There are several dog sports beyond obedience, agility, and rally that may interest you and your pup!

Tricks, rally, diving, oh my! There are several dog sports beyond obedience, agility, and rally that may interest you and your pup!

19/01/2024

New post alert! Next up for National Train Your Dog Month is barn hunt! It's like hide and seek, where your dog does the seeking of...(read the blog to find out which animal hides)!

Next up for National Train Your Dog Month is barn hunt! It’s like hide and seek, where your dog does the seeking of…(read the blog to find out which animal hides)!

11/01/2024

New Post Alert! Second up for National Train Your Dog Month is agility!

While I never competed in agility with any of our dogs, I served as their manager, photographer, videographer, cheerleader, and back-up handler. Learn more about canine agility!

Second up for National Train Your Dog Month is agility! While I never competed in agility with any of our dogs, I served as their manager, photographer, videographer, cheerleader, and back-up handl…

11/01/2024

1/10/24 update: more brands https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=965255491625961&id=100044245578564

If you believe ANY BRAND of pet food is causing or has caused illness or death:
Stop the food immediately.
Report it to the FDA: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint
Contact your veterinarian. Request a copy of your pet's medical records. Report your concerns to the pet food company and ask your vet to do the same.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

*Update as of 1/4/24 - 213 dogs and cats (155 dogs, and 58 cats) sick eating Purina, 57 of which have died.

Since 12/5/23 in the 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' group on Facebook there have been 48 dogs and 3 cats sick eating Purina, 10 of which have died. It seems to be from all different types of Purina, with Purina Pro Plan being the most common. If you or someone you know is feeding this food, I would stop immediately! Do NOT wait until your pet gets sick or Purina issues a recall.

Join the Facebook group 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' for additional information and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DuncanStrong/?mibextid=CTbP7E

info from Savings Pets One Pet @ a Time:

"Stop the food immediately. Post in the group above what your pets current diet is and medical conditions and we will help you find a more nutritious and safer diet.

Save the pet food. Do NOT release it to Purina in any circumstances.

Contact your vet and request a copy of your pets medical records. Ask the vet to report your concerns to Purina.

Report it to the FDA (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/report-a-suspect-risk-pet.../)

Report it to Purina (https://www.purina.com/contact-us)

Do NOT agree to send them the food. If you feel compelled to do so, only send a small portion. Keep the rest of the food in the freezer.

Do NOT send the medical records to Purina.

Document your conversation with Purina.

Purina may eventually say they will pay your vet bills and reimburse you for your pet food. If you agree to this they will ask you to sign a form which will prohibit you from taking legal action. Eventually, if there is a class action lawsuit you will be unable to join if you do this or if you want to file your own lawsuit.

Consider getting your pet food tested:(https://truthaboutpetfood.com/help-to-check-your-pet-food/) This would be helpful if you want to pursue legal action.

Purina has already been notified by numerous pet owners and they have not done anything to alert unsuspecting pet parents. Initially, there were offering to reimburse the pet owners for their pet food. Currently, they are offering pet parents $10 in coupons (which is what Hills offered me for my dead dog) and having a third party contact the pet parents.

Eventually, we may see Purina pet food become “unavailable” on the store shelves. This is called a silent recall. The pet food manufacturer doesn’t want to admit there is a problem with the product, so they start pulling the products off the shelves quietly. (Hills did this for 60 days before the recall)."

06/01/2024

Reports of sick pets have increased over recent weeks.

03/01/2024

New post alert! January is National Train Your Dog Month, so this month's posts are about the different dog sports out there and my experience with them. First up, obedience and CGC!

January is National Train Your Dog Month, so this month’s posts are about the different dog sports out there and my experience with them. First up, obedience and CGC!