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October 17, 2008 — Lotte USA, Inc., Battle Creek, MI initiated a recall of all Koalas’ March Cookies on September 29, 2008 because they were produced in China and they may be contaminated with melamine. The products are packaged in a plastic overwrap and the recall includes the following products:

Koala March King Size Chocolate 1.8 oz 50 grams
UPC 0 81900 00001 7

Koala March King Size Strawberry 1.8 oz/50 grams
UPC 0 81900 00007 9

Koala March King Size White Chocolate 1.8 oz/50 grams
UPC 0 81900 00011 6

Koala March Family Pack Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08001 9

Koala March Family Pack Strawberry 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08002 6

Koala March Family Pack White Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08011 8

Koala March Family Pack Chestnut 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08010 1

Koala March Family Hawaii Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08003 3

Koala March Family Hawaii Pineapple 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08004 0
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LUV MY PET HEALTH ALERT - October 22, 2008

Rawhide Chips for Dogs Recalled by Hartz Mountain

The Hartz Mountain Corporation Voluntarily Recalls One Specific Lot of
Nationwide Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips Because of Possible Health Risk

October 22, 2008 – The Hartz Mountain Corporation, Secaucus, NJ is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot are potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall.
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A dog park can provide a lot of the benefits of doggy day care (see previous article) without the cost. But many more variables are at play at a dog park because many more humans are involved. Dog Parks can be much more dangerous than dog day care. Also, pet owners often do not have 8 hours to spend at a dog park, but only one or two hours at a time. Also,many humans have no idea of proper etiquette for a dog park, or even that a dog should not be yelled at for being a dog while at the dog park. But an informed pet owner can still use a dog park for a positive experience for the dog and for themselves.

Lets discuss some of the pros and cons of a dog park.

Pros of Dog Parks

Many of the pros for day care listed above are also pros for dog parks. Positive points of a dog enjoying a dog park include:
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Many of us would like to adopt a pet, but shy away from the proposition because of the costs involved - especially in the current economy. However, there are options for you to provide quality care for your beloved pets at affordable prices. Follow these money saving tips for pet care, and you might be able to visit the pound today!

Helpful Tips To Keep Your Pet Care Costs Low:

1. Use low cost clinics for routine shots i.e. rabies. www.LuvMyPet.com is the nation’s largest provider of affordable pet vaccination clinics, at Petco stores, located in 23 states. If you do not have a Luv My Pet clinic near you, then call your local human society for information, and/or ask your vet if he/she holds any such clinics and how often.

2. You may want to consider getting a cat, as medical costs can be twice as high when you own a dog. If you have your heart set on a dog, consider a mixed breed. Purebreds are known for having more hereditary medical problems than “mutts”.

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