Hill’s Pet Nutrition recently put out a voluntary recall on their canned food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Although animals benefit from vitamin D, ingesting too much of it can lead to potential health issues. Luckily, in most cases, complete recovery is expected after discontinuation of the canned food.

Hill’s is working in coordination with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to get the affected products recalled. As of right now, the recall only extends to canned food and does not apply to dry food, cat food, or other treats.

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In an important update from the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) and Oakland Veterinary Referral Services (OVRS), they have advised us of confirmed cases of H3N2 Canine Influenza in Michigan (so far, 2 confirmed cases in Macomb county, 1 in Wayne county and 1 in Oakland county).

While this number doesn’t seem like a lot, with the very contagious aspect of the virus, we suspect there may be more unconfirmed cases.

Symptoms to Watch for Include:

• Dry, hacking cough
• Coughing up white, foamy phlegm
• Lethargy
• Lack of appetite
• Runny nose (not just moist, but runny)
• Rapid breathing (not connected to exercise)
• Fever

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Summer brings warmer weather and outdoor activites that can be fun for both people and pets alike. However, the summer season can also pose dangers to your pet's health. Henry Schein Animal Health has shared an infographic on summer saftey for pets, which includes some great tips on:

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