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Nature’s Variety has recalled a batch of Instinct Raw Frozen Organic Chicken Medallions and Patties because the batch has been found to contain small pieces of clear plastic, which could cause choking or injury. The company reports that no animals have been harmed from the recalled product. Because Nature’s Variety has moved quickly to respond to [...]
Though I like the company Dogswell (maker of Catswell), we won’t carry their products in our Boston store because they are made in China. I’ve spoken with them about it a few times, and I do trust their sincerity and integrity. It’s not Dogswell that I don’t trust, it’s the lack of transparency in the food [...]
Late on Friday night, Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall on dry dog foods manufactured in their South Carolina plant with ‘best by’ dates of December 9, 2012 through April 7, 2013. Several other brands have since issued preventative recalls as well. The reason for the recalls is contamination by salmonella. 14 people so far, including one person as close as [...]
You might say I got into the world of pet supplies through the kitchen door. I grew up in restaurants, and eventually started one of my own with a couple of friends. That cemented a fondness for tasty, healthy food and local independent business. Which naturally led to opening Fetch in 2000, believing in [...]
Here’s the scoop on our food of the month, Stella & Chewy’s Frozen Raw Dinners, 25% off throughout June at our Newbury Street (Boston) or Portland Me store. Limit one per flavor/size per visit. More interested in a before & after? Read this recent Stella & Chewy’s story in the NY Times Well Pets Blog. Ideal for: [...]
In February, Zippy suddenly started walking very, very slowly & with obvious stiffness. I took him right over to our friends at Back Bay Vet for tests, and it turns out he had Erhlichia, a tick-borne bacterial infection that can cause arthritis-like symptoms. I was shocked; it had been a cold winter and there was snow [...]