Life's Abundance Field Rep - Laura Chaffin

08/04/2021

30/03/2021

Life’s Abundance has never had a recall.

However, currently there is a recall for these dog food brands:

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/29/us/dog-cat-food-recall-salmonella-trnd/index.html

Three months after Midwestern Pet Foods recalled some of its products because of a risk of aflatoxin poisoning, the company is pulling dozens more of its pet foods off the shelves. The concern this time is salmonella.

01/01/2021

Food with corn in the ingredients can harbor mold.

The FDA reported that a competing brand issued a voluntarily recall of dry dog and cat food due to potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin.

10/08/2020

https://blog.lifesabundance.com/post/2019/12/02/dog-years-are-a-myth-find-your-pup-s-true-age.aspx?realname=20243638

Have you ever calculated your dog’s age in human years? According to a new study, you may have been doing it wrong! Find your dog's true age here.

25/06/2020

18/04/2020

The FDA has announced that they intend to loosen restrictions surrounding veterinary telemedicine. Learn how this will affect pet parents.

04/04/2020

Good info about pet safety and the virus

21/12/2019

Onions are dangerous to dogs!

We wanted to give everyone an update on Lightning, who was hospitalized for a few days in our ICU about 2.5 months ago. Originally, he was brought in to see us after some GI upset and painful abdomen. Dr. Eisenhour also noticed during her exam that Lightning had yellowish/tan gums, which is indicative of onion toxicity. His owner remembered that Lightning had eaten a couple of pieces of meatloaf that contained diced onion the previous day. Onions (and garlic) are very dangerous to both cats and dogs, with only a few pieces affecting small pets - it can lead to anemia, organ failure and possibly death. Lightning was hospitalized with IV fluids and medications and recovered very well. He has been in for a few rechecks since then and all have been great!!

With the holiday dinners being served over the next few weeks, please keep in mind that onions and garlic are toxic to pets so to be safe do not feed your pet table scraps. No matter how much they beg! And if your pet begins to exhibit ANY abnormal symptoms, bring them in to be examined by a veterinarian. Minutes matter when it comes to their recovery from toxin ingestion.

03/12/2019

Xylitol is extremely dangerous to dogs! It is in many candies and gums.
Please instruct your family to be careful and do not leave the gum or candies where your pet can get it.
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-safety-tips/is-xylitol-poisonous-to-dogs/

Many sugarless gums (including some Trident, Orbit, and Ice Breaker brands) and candies contain xylitol, a sweetener which is toxic to dogs. Beware of those desserts or baked goods that could also be made with xylitol! Even small amounts ingested can result in a life-threatening drop in blood sugar,...

13/10/2019

https://apple.news/A3sI1daCYTqa69s9fkaLCoA

Dog owners are 24% less likely to die for any reason, but the life-prolonging benefits are even higher for anyone with cardiovascular disease, according to two new studies.

13/09/2019

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paulspiegelman/2019/09/09/how-this-overnight-ceo-built-an-award-winning-employee-owned-small-giant/

Lester Thornhill's situation is relatively rare, and it can be difficult for employees to have confidence in a newly-installed CEO, even when it’s a beloved team member.

27/08/2019

National Dog Day Pic!
❤️🥰

12/08/2019

A hot summer evening in Wilmington was made a little cooler for three dogs when their loving owners brought them to a nearby pond to play and swim Thursday night. Just hours later all three dogs were dead, their owner’s lives now shattered.

20/06/2019

That is a respectable accomplishment!!

You read that right! We are proud to announce that Life’s Abundance is a 2019 Forbes Small Giants winner!

More on our big win here - https://bit.ly/2XtCRbO

09/02/2019

Don't let your pups be unsure about what is in their dinner! Use Life's Abundance Dog Food and only give your pups the best on the market!

01/02/2019

Another recall. Hills brand.
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm630232.htm

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of e...

23/01/2019

This was from last year, but I think it’s pretty good.

Even though Valentine's Day has come and gone, affairs of the heart are still in the news because February marks Heart Health Awareness Month! To celebrate, we'll review the striking similarities and differences in human, canine & feline heart health!

24/11/2018

11/11/2018

Attention!
The FDA has issued new pet food recalls. Nutrisca, Orlando, and Natural Life.
This does NOT involve Life’s Abundance.

The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of two dry dog foods due to a formulation error that led to excess levels of vitamin D. The recalled foods are Natural Life Pet Products Chicken & Potato Dry Dog Food and Nutrisca Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food.

Signs of elevated vitamin D levels can include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling and weight loss. The FDA says that at very high levels, excess vitamin D can lead to more serious conditions including renal dysfunction.

Pet consumers should discontinue feeding these foods and dispose of recalled products.

For more information on the best buy dates, codes and distribution of these recalled products, go to the FDA web pages: Nutrisca and Natural Life Pet Products.

https://www.petful.com/recall-lists/dog-food-recalls/

We have the best, most complete list of dog food recalls. Fully updated with every dog food recall of 2018. Expertly researched by Petful.

12/10/2018

All pet- lovers rejoice!

11/10/2018

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on September 20, 2018 about the isoxazoline flea and tick products fluralaner for dogs and cats (Bravecto®), afoxalaner for dogs (Nexgard®),...

09/10/2018

Adopting a puppy can change family dynamics in different ways, as I discovered when I brought home our second puppy in this year. As a parent of teenagers, I'm here to tell you all of the changes have been positive!

17/09/2018

Half of all calls to the pet poison control hotline – about 90,000 calls per year – are due to the ingestion of medications for people. Learn how to protect your companion animals!

14/09/2018

Need to stay away from legumes and grain free. Life’s Abundance is a very safe food for your dog!

05/09/2018

https://www.lifesabundance.com/Pets/LifesAbundance/DogFoodCompare.aspx?realname=20243638&cat=0&hdr=&Ath=False

04/08/2018

I am so impressed with this brilliant dog! ❤️

Not photography related BUT so important I had to share, hoping it might help save another pup. We returned home to find that our sweet, Bella (dog on the left) who is the most perfect rescue dog on earth and is near the end of her life SAVED the life of our puppy (Ruby on the right). Ruby’s collar somehow got caught in the wall of her kennel and Bella (who is never kenneled) chewed thru the collar from the outside of the kennel to free Ruby from choking to death. I am now aware of the danger of the collar getting stuck on the wire kennels that from now on collars will be removed every time they are kenneled.

25/07/2018

Important! There is a link between dog food and canine heart disease. Written by Kris Leaver.
https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/DCM%20in%20Dogs%21.pdf?token=AWxCI1qCJZGV2xLBeCgpwd0qATiv7-EHTUQlPuSL0JeL_ztgzJF62Ww_Y1m5-KaTC5_GMfUOTuRXJV0rC4HPEiVdnYV-xUrg6-y3ySjdRaRlxBydH8POa2RFjYAgjP_5szjbJuNEdUPjFRPmMklzsnSfsadOzToIZ7MYCi6O6HemIn8Mckig4pdYmPHzdBE1KvxzyGvDLCVlRvtcx5kbPPyBEw_YXj3YIRWBeDLZXsYJ7Q

29/06/2018

Does your dog get super nervous when it comes time for an annual exam? If so, you’re not alone. Learn how the "power of the pack" strategy could make a positive difference!

07/06/2018

Such a mystery. Dogs really do think humans are special. 😍

24/05/2018

These puppies are weaning on Life’s Abundance!