There is yet another pet food recall.
Eight in One is recalling packages of its Dingo brand dog, cat and ferret treats because of concerns over salmonella. The company says the bacteria could infect both animals and people handling the food.
Today's announcement is not related to the recalls of tainted food that has led to kidney failure in pets around the country.
The recall involves Dingo Chick'n Jerky, Dingo Kitty Chicken Jerky and Dingo Ferret Chicken Jerky.
The company asks consumers to throw away unused portions of the jerky treats. To obtain a refund, call 888-232-9889.
KYW's Kim Glovas reports the ongoing pet food scare which has been making headlines for the last couple weeks is prompting some pet owners to consider making their own pet food.
Making your own pet food for the cat or dog sounds like a good idea, but Doctor Kathy Michel of the Penn Veterinary Hospital says it's more involved than it sounds:
"Dogs and cats have very different nutritional requirements than people, especially cats. So if you don't have good information, if you don't have the resources to do it right, you could end up making a diet that was unbalanced for your pet and actually cause some significant harm."
Michel recommends talking to your vet or contacting someone who is qualified in small animal nutrition before tackling a pet food menu. Or contact the American Academy of Veterinary Nutritionists.
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