In recent years the Pet Food Industry has had too many announcements about tainted pet products produced in the USA with imported raw ingredients that were not regulated at the source for quality and safety putting our Pets at risk. Blind trust through slick advertising must no longer be our baramoter for true quality and safety when it comes to our food supply, not for our Pets or ourselves.

In the last two weeks Listeria has been found in multiple national pet treat brands. What is occurring is the recall announcements are made yet the products remain on many big box store shelves giving us, the consumer, a false sense of security. Don't be fooled, be informed, check the lot number against the national registry for recalled products. The best treat is the one with limited ingredients with food names you can pronounce. Real food!

Dogs can eat fresh, organic Carrots, Blueberries, Apples and dehydrated Chicken. Choosing local sources grown close to your home is the best for Rover and for your peace of mind.

Think twice before tossing those treats into your cart. Check out the tainted treats and pet food recalls 365 days a year here,https://www.avma.org/news/issues/recalls-alerts/pages/pet-food-safety-recalls-alerts.aspx

Locally, you can call Norma at Earthwise Pet Supply, the best source for local, organic dog treats (858)449-4992, http://earthwisepet.com/sandiego-carmelvalley

Don't be fooled twice in one week, stay informed to keep Rover and Chloe safe.

FACT:  More Pets get lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year!

Here are some things you can do for your Cats and Dogs to avoid LOST PETS:

• Keep your Dogs away from Fireworks Displays - They are NOT fun for your Dogs.
• Never leave your Pets outside during Firework Shows. Even when fenced in.  Pets panic and bolt trying to get away from the frightening sounds.
• Never tie them up outside.  They may become entwined in their leashes and hang themselves
• Keep your Pets inside during the Fireworks Show.
• Create a quiet, cave like Den, or crate for them to go to.
• Keep the windows and doors closed.
• Turn on a TV or Radio, turn up the volume to loud to drown out the big booms.
• Freaked out Cats and Dogs can become destructive.  Remove items that can be consumed and cause harmful conditions if swallowed.

LOST & FOUND
What you should do when you find a LOST Pet:
Check for collar tags, call the Owner. 
Contact the San Diego Humane Society and report the dog found so they can get their photo up as soon as possible.  Here is the link to the San Diego Human Society,

Take a photo of the Pet, a front facing photo if you can. Post it on Lost & Found Pets in and around San Diego:


PROTECTING YOUR OWN PET

• Make sure your Pet's Micro Chip information is current for quick scanning and return to you.
• Make sure your Pets are wearing their collars with current tag information. Things change, we move and change cell phone companies, many times the information on their tags or with the chip company is outdated, check your information with your chip company today!
  
• If you know your Pet reacts to Fireworks and loud Booms, Thunderstorms, etc. ask your Vet for a fast acting anit-anxiety medication.  Give the meds at least 1 hour prior to the Fireworks Show.  Giving them meds at the time of the Show is less effective. 

4th of July Micro Chip Scanning Services for Rancho Penasquitos, Black Mountain Ranch, Torrey Highlands and Santa Luz.   IF you find a Lost Pet this 4th of July, after the Fireworks Shows we will scan the Pet to help you get it home as quickly as possible. Call 858-603-9925 for service.

Have a safe 4th of July.  I for one have great compassion for the panic and fear the Pets go through. The Fireworks Shows keep me at the ready with my universal micro chip scanner to assist the lost Paws find their way home.