Sunshine Mills has issued a recall of some of its dog food products because they could be contaminated with salmonella, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced Thursday.
The recall spun off from a flag raised by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture after a tested sample of the company’s 5-pound bag of Sprout Sporting Dog Food came back positive for salmonella. The distributor, Fleet Wholesale Supply Company, notified Sunshine Mills.
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Sago Palms are pretty plants but beware—they pack a deadly punch for pets. The popular Sago Palm enhances outdoor landscapes in warmer areas of the U.S. and serves as indoor decor in many colder climates.
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May 29
Miles
9 Years Old
As much as we love our animal companions, sometimes we’ve got to remember is that they can’t eat the same stuff we do, no matter how much they beg. While my household pets have only been cats so far, my sister’s dog Mochi gets a lot of extra love when I’m over (and you should see how much my dad spoils Mochi). I try to be extra careful with what scraps I’m sneaking her in plain sight. Yahoo has a handy guide to let you know which fruits are okay, and which you should never, ever feed your dog.
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From Business Insider:
Starbucks filed a trademark application for "puppuccino" this month.
The filing also mentions pet bandanas.
Starbucks declined to say anything else about puppuccinos
Puppuccinos may soon officially be part of Starbucks' menu, a new trademark filing suggests.
The coffee giant applied to trademark the term "puppuccino" with the US Patent and Trademark Office on May 4.
Puppuccinos are small amounts of whipped cream served in espresso or sample cups that customers can give to their dogs. They're not officially on Starbucks menus, but customers can order whipped cream on the side for free.
"All customers have the ability to order extra whipped cream for a beverage and we've seen customers order this for their dogs. We recommend that pet owners consult with their vet on what treats are best for their pet," a Starbucks spokesperson told Insider.
The trademark application lists two categories: whipped cream and pet bandanas. While the Starbucks representative did not offer any additional information, the trademark suggests the company could eventually sell pet apparel.
There's already a large market for accessories for Starbucks-loving pups. Etsy has hundreds of results for Starbucks pet bandanas made by fans.
The puppuccino is usually associated with Starbucks, but other restaurants have adopted similar items for pets. Some Dunkin' locations offer a cup of whipped cream, while Shake Shack, Culver's, and Dairy Queen all have other dog treats available.
Berry (Berries N Bears) is 14 years old today. He's been with his family for eleven years. I've had the honor and privilege of dog-sitting him over most of those years. Happy Birthday Berry!
