Sheltie Rescue of Utah

Animals are the real victims on the earth..

Veterinarians say they’re seeing more pets than usual having problems with “foxtails.” It's also coming earlier than it usually does.

“We are definitely seeing a major increase in them and way earlier this year and way more cases of it than we have in the past,” Utah Veterinary Medical Association President Doctor Tonya Hardy said.

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⚠️ Recall Alert ⚠️

Raaw Energy Dog Food has voluntarily recalled their products produced between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25 due to the potential listeria contamination. A Beef and Turkey Medley product with a batch date of 31/03/26 has also been recalled.

While not all products produced during this period tested positive, some were not tested and bacterial contamination was identified during the same timeframe. As a precautionary measure, products manufactured within these dates may potentially be affected.

Raaw Energy Dog Food has announced that it will temporarily halt all dog food production effective May 21, 2026. The pause is intended to allow the company to evaluate current issues, address them appropriately, and implement corrective actions.

Among the corrective actions, Raaw Energy Dog Food says it is enhancing quality control procedures, implementing a pathogen detection system, and cleaning and treating drains and sewer lines.

You can read more about this recall here
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/raaw-energy-recalls-dog-food-due-to-possible-listeria-contamination/

FDA article: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/raaw-energy-expands-recall-dog-food-because-listeria-monocytogenes-health-risk

⚠️ Recall Alert ⚠️

Go Raw LLC has expanded its February 17, 2026 recall to include an additional lot of Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe due to potentially low thiamine (Vitamin B1) levels.

What is thiamine (Vitamin B1) and why it is important?

Thiamine is an essential vitamin that supports normal metabolism and neurological function in both dogs and cats.

Over time, a thiamine-deficient diet may lead to signs such as reduced appetite, vomiting, excessive salivation, weight loss or poor growth. Pet owners should contact their veterinarian if they observe any concerning clinical signs.

The recall has now been expanded to include the following additional lot. The recalled freeze dried product is sold in a beige, ziplock, 1.25lb package with a maroon stripe.

Product: Steve’s Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried
Lot number: C26022
UPC: 6-91730-164 02-7
Best by Date: 1/22/2028

Read more on this recall here:
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/go-raw-llc-expands-voluntary-recall-due-to-low-thiamine-levels/?utm_source=aweber&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dog-food-recall-alert

FDA article:
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/go-raw-llc-expands-voluntary-recall-include-one-lot-steves-real-food-freeze-dried-chicken-recipe-due

We know many of you are worried about copper toxicosis - and rightly so. Research shows that copper levels in the livers of US pet dogs has rapidly increased since the mid-1990s.

The question is: what's the cause? 🤔

This new study by Dr Sharon Center (Cornell University), Dr Pete VanVranken () and 7 other authors was recently presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum 2025.

It compared the liver copper levels of 88 wild coyotes eating a natural diet, versus 104 pet dogs eating commercial dog food. The findings were striking! 🚨

Dogs had significantly higher copper levels in their liver. For example, the highest observed amount of copper in the coyotes was 120mg/g hepatic copper (dry weight). Meanwhile, the vast majority of dogs in the study exceeded the highest level seen in coyotes - with many far exceeding it. Indeed, the highest level recorded in dogs was a crazy 1800mg/g hepatic copper. (Anything over 400mg/g is considered high.)

The study authors conclude that this "implicates excessive dietary copper supplementation in commercial dog food" as the source of the problem.

We encourage you to ask your dog food brand how much copper is in your dog's food, if not listed on the label. While there is no AAFCO maximum limit for copper, our in-house expert, Laura Ward, says a guide would be a max of about 25mg/kg (on a dry matter basis). This is similar to what the EU sets as the max limit for copper in dog food.

The study will be published along with 2 additional studies on similar topics in due course. Keep your eyes on our channel - we'll release info when we have it!

Scientists in Japan have developed a groundbreaking treatment that could potentially double the average cat's lifespan from 15 years to nearly 30 years. Dr. Toru Miyazaki discovered that cats possess a protein called AIM, which clears kidney waste, but they lack the ability to activate it. This deficiency leads to chronic kidney disease, the leading cause of feline mortality.

To solve this, researchers created an injectable drug that delivers active AIM directly to the kidneys to restore their natural cleaning function. Clinical trials have yielded remarkable results, showing that the therapy works both preventively for healthy cats and therapeutically for those already suffering from advanced kidney disease.

Commercialization of the AIM injection is expected to begin in Japan with wider global availability projected for the near future, depending on regulatory approvals. This revolutionary advancement in veterinary medicine has also drawn significant attention for its potential applications in human healthcare.

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Sing along What becomes of the Broken Hearted

Some people are holding onto their dogs by a thread.
And we're arguing about blueberries.

Now isn't the time to shame people for feeding their dog the only way they financially can.

If some rice needs to be added to bulk a meal out because there simply isn't enough food, then that's where some people are right now.

A perfect raw diet served in a beautiful bowl with blackberries, green-lipped mussels and salmon oil might look great on social media.

But for some people, it feels like a slap in the face, over and over again.

They don't know you're already skipping meals yourself.

They’ve no idea you're juggling rent, power, groceries, fuel and a dozen other bills while trying to keep your dog fed too.

Being told "if you cared, you'd find a way" is SO easy when you're not the one standing in the supermarket trying to figure out how on earth you can get the whole family fed for the week when your bank app says seventeen dollars.

Let's be real.

People are surrendering their dogs because they can no longer afford to keep them.

Others are doing everything they can not to.

They're behind on the mortgage.
Behind on the rent.
Putting off things they really need.
Living in cold houses because the power bill has become yet another thing to worry about.
Answering the phone?
Well, you don’t really do that anymore because you know it’s someone wanting money that you just don't have.

And through all of this.
Day in and day out.
People are trying to keep their dog.

Because their dog is family.

Their dog that sleeps on their bed, snuggles and snores.
Their dog that got them through the divorce.
Their dog that sat beside them when life just fell apart.

Their dog was there in those moments when nobody else was.

People are clawing and scraping to hold onto that relationship.

And while they're doing everything they can to keep their dog in their home, they're being told they aren't good enough because they just can't afford someone else's version of the perfect diet.

Perspective matters.
Of course nutrition matters.
And yup, we should feed the best diet we reasonably can.

But right now.
In these economic times.
A dog eating a less-than-perfect diet in a loving home is often in a far, far better position than a dog that loses that home altogether.

And for many families, that's not a hypothetical.
That's the very decision they're trying desperately not to make.