Many dogs seem to have an innate fear of thunder. Several of my English Shepherds are bothered by severe storms. My solution is to put them in crates during these frightening times.
Recently I have come across some very interesting websites dealing with the problem. I post them here for your information.
http://www.ygrr.org/doginfo/behavior-phobia.html
http://www.thundershirt.com/
Ever heard about aflatoxin. It is a toxin that is result of a fungus that contaminates grains before and during storage. It frequently affected cereal grains like corn, rice and wheat.
Corn contaminated with aflatoxin is lethal to horses and will kill them. Aflatoxins are also toxic to dogs. Symptoms of the toxicity in dogs may include vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite and jaundice which indicated compromise of the liver. High levels of the toxin in dog food can kill dogs. In 2006 over 100 dogs died when several brands of dog food were tainted with this toxin.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CINCINNATI, Ohio, – December 18, 2010 – The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets.
Kroger stores in the following states are included in this recall: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
The recall also includes Dillons and Gerbes stores in Kansas and Missouri; Baker’s stores in Nebraska; Food 4 Less stores in Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana (Chicago area); and Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana.
Kroger is recalling the following items:
* Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088128
* Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071357
* Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088152
* Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074580
* Pet Pride Kitten Formula Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071903
* Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 22 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074566
PLEASE DO NOT FEED JUST ONE FOOD OR PRODUCT LINE THAT IS PRODUCED BY THE SAME COMPANY. Personally I try to feed 3 different product, mixing them together and watching for any product that the dogs refuse to eat. If dogs refuse to eat dog food, do not force them to eat it. They are telling you something. It is not fit to eat.