Dog Food Scoop Blog

Jul 25, Nature's Variety Issues Recall of "Instinct" Chicken Formula Dog FoodsBecause of Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 19:00:04 -0400

Nature's Variety is voluntarily recalling their Instinct Raw Chicken Formula for dogs after being notified by the FDA that a routine surveillance sample had tested positive for Salmonella.

Jul 24, Bravo Recalls Chicken Pet Foods for Dogs and CatsDue to Salmonella Health Risk

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:28:36 -0400

Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of their raw chicken pet foods, after a routine testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella. The chicken chubs and patties were distributed across the U.S.

Jul 22, Tremenda Dog Chew Sticks - Salmonella Recall Alert

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:49:10 -0400

The Natural Dog Company is recalling certain 12-ounce bags of its 12-inch Tremenda Sticks pet chews, after routine testing revealed Salmonella contamination. The dog chews were distributed in various US states.

Jul 15, July 10, 2015: "I and love and you" Dog Jerky Treats Recalled

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:05:56 -0400

"I and love and you" has voluntarily recalled 1,299 cases of Cow-Boom! Strips - Beef Gullet dog chews after having tested positive for Salmonella. The dog treats were distributed nationwide in the U.S.

Jul 8, Vital Essentials Recalls Raw Frozen Dog Treats

Wed, 8 Jul 2015 09:48:44 -0400

Vital Essentials has voluntarily recalled two lots of Frozen Beef Tripe Patties and Nibblets, after testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled dog food treats were distributed and sold in various U.S. states.

Jul 6, Stella and Chewy's Recalls Several Lots of Frozen and Freeze-dried ProductsDue to Possible Listeria Contamination

Mon, 6 Jul 2015 01:32:43 -0400

Stella and Chewy's has voluntarily recalled a variety of its products due to the possibility of Listeria contamination, after a sample from one lot of Chicken Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties for Dogs tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. All recalled products were distributed widely throughout the U.S. to wholesale distributors and retail stores. They were not made available in Canada. To date there have been no reported pet or human illnesses from the food.

Jul 4, July 2, 2015: Boulder Dog Food Company Recalls Seven Bags of Turkey Sprinkles Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sat, 4 Jul 2015 08:24:41 -0400

Boulder Dog Food Company LLC has voluntarily recalled one lot of Turkey Sprinkles Food Enhancer due to the potential of the product being contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product consists of seven bags that were distributed to one retailer in the State of Colorado, and another in the State of Virginia. Both retailers have been identified and notified of the recall by Boulder Dog Food Company. The Company advised it had received one consumer complaint.

Jun 20, June 19, 2015: Boulder Dog Food Company Recalls Ten Bags of Chicken Sprinkles, 3 oz. With A "Best By" Date of "05/04/16" Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sat, 20 Jun 2015 06:49:44 -0400

Colorado based Boulder Dog Food Company has voluntary recalled its Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) with a "Best By" date of "05/04/16", a Lot Number of "998", and a UPC Code of 899883001231 (the "Product"), because the Product has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella.

Jun 9, Bull Terrier Rescue - San Francisco, California

Tue, 9 Jun 2015 13:03:09 -0400

Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization managed wholly by volunteer board members and officers. They service Northern and parts of Central

Jun 8, Tunica Humane SocietyTunica, Mississippi

Mon, 8 Jun 2015 11:54:03 -0400

I admire and support Tunica Humane Society, Tunica, Mississippi! I feel that they are VERY deserving of any help mainly because they don't turn any

Jun 8, Waking Obie

Mon, 8 Jun 2015 06:47:37 -0400

Here is a hilarious video of me trying to wake my very lazy, adorable Beabull. Each week, I will attempt to wake him in funny ways. Enjoy and best

Jun 8, Basset and Saxophone Duet

Mon, 8 Jun 2015 06:27:38 -0400

When my daughter started playing her saxophone, our Basset lumbered into her room and started to howl along. He's never vocalized to any music or instruments

Jun 6, Canine Urinary Tract Infection, Dog Bladder Infection Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Sat, 6 Jun 2015 03:33:52 -0400

A canine urinary tract infection can be life-threatening if not treated properly. Learn about dog UTI causes, symptoms, treatment and at home prevention tips ...

Jun 4, Bladder Stones in Dogs | Canine Bladder Stones | Types and How They Form

Thu, 4 Jun 2015 11:55:11 -0400

Bladder stones in dogs can be fatal! Here are the most common types of canine bladder stones and how they form ...

Jun 2, Canine Bladder Stones | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

Tue, 2 Jun 2015 10:06:18 -0400

Canine bladder stones can be fatal! Recognize the symptoms of dog bladder stones, and their causes, treatment and prevention ...

May 3, Dogfoodscoop.com Announcement - Newly Redesigned Website

Sun, 3 May 2015 17:59:02 -0400

The Dog Food Scoop Team is thrilled to announce the release of our fresh new makeover!

Over the coming months, we’ll be making some substantial improvements and continually expanding our online content. We aim to be excitingly different, so watch this space closely for our new updates and relevant dog food information.

We’d like to extend our immense gratitude to our dear and talented friend, Miriam (and Basko, the majestic German Shorthaired Pointer). We are forever indebted to Miriam for her extraordinary efforts, dedication and passion in helping to make these changes happen!

Please bear with us as we plunge forward. This is a huge task and you may notice a slight hiccup or two along the way. As always, we’d love to hear your feedback and thoughts about what you’d like to see on our site in the future.

May 2, 5 Dogs at Dinner

Sat, 2 May 2015 09:33:32 -0400

This is a video of how 5 positively trained dogs can behave so well and be very patient at feeding time. The types of dogs in the video are; Beagle,

Jul 25, BeLLa - 7 month old Chihuahua/Dachshund mix

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:29:54 -0400

I rescued her two weeks ago from a pound. She is my first puppy and the best anyone could ask for. She always makes me laugh. When I call her she comes

Jul 25, Sachi the Akita

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:28:15 -0400

Am I not the most adorable puppy ever?!!! I may be small but watch out!!!

Jun 5, Buddy The Amazing!

Sun, 5 Jun 2011 23:10:45 -0400

Buddy was my first dog. I got him about a year ago. My husband and I decided to add a fur baby to our life. With neither of us having much experience

Jun 3, Dudley the Amazing Pit Bull and Pops - An amazing adventure and love story

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 08:06:44 -0400

Several years ago my Father who suffered from Alzheimer's (he since passed away in 2010), asked if he could go for a short walk down the block with our

May 19, Dog Food Recall Alert 2011 - More Pig Ear Dog Chews Recalled!

Thu, 19 May 2011 12:51:46 -0400

PrimeTime Pig Ears and KC Beefhide Treats recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.

May 19, Dog Food Recall Alert 2011 - Pig Ears for Dogs by Boss Pet Products

Thu, 19 May 2011 12:51:45 -0400

Previous recall of pig ears for dogs now extended due to risk of Salmonella contamination.

May 19, Two More Recalls of Pig Ear Dog Treats - Tested Positive for Salmonella!

Thu, 19 May 2011 04:24:53 -0400

Two more companies have recalled pig ear dog chews after supplier, Keys Manufacturing of Paris, IL, found that a batch of the pet chews tested positive for Salmonella. Read here for details including brand information, locations, UPC codes and label pictures.

May 14, Cow Hooves are Dangerous for Dogs!

Sat, 14 May 2011 00:33:18 -0400

My dog was given a package of Rollover Pet Food beef filled hooves as a well-meaning gift from a friend. While she found these treats irresistibly delicious,

May 5, Dog Food Recall Alert 2011 - Pig Ear Dog Treats by Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Thu, 5 May 2011 16:51:23 -0400

Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats due to potential Salmonella contamination. Read details here ...

May 2, Old Dog Haven

Mon, 2 May 2011 14:20:29 -0400

Old Dog Haven is a network of homes placing old - 8 years and older - abandoned, frightened and sometimes sick dogs in homes where they can live in comfort

May 1, Don't let the internet fool you!

Sun, 1 May 2011 19:01:16 -0400

Since pet food consumers have realized what power the internet holds they have used it to influence and switch consumers to what they feel is a better

May 1, Tiny Faith - Teacup Poodle

Sun, 1 May 2011 18:44:08 -0400

Tiny Faith is such a little Princess. She weighs 3.2 pounds. She loves to dress up. She is one of the babies at Daisy Teacup Poodles. She dances for treats.

May 1, Problems with Blue Life Protection Dog Food

Sun, 1 May 2011 18:39:47 -0400

We have been feeding our two German Shepard Lab Mix pups Blue Dog Food for over a year now. In deciding to switch to Blue I did research and found that

May 1, House With a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary

Sun, 1 May 2011 11:47:14 -0400

House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary (HWAH), a non-profit and all-volunteer organization, is currently home to about 30 senior dog residents and 5 senior

Apr 17, Our Companions Animal Sanctuary

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:14:37 -0400

One program offered through Our Companions is SafePet. This program offers elderly in need of hospitalization, and domestic violence victims, the opportunity

Apr 2, The Biggest Dog House in Alabama

Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:13:22 -0400

I would like to vote for Rescue K9-1-1 in Camp Hill, Alabama. Larry and Loraine Weaver are so dedicated to their rescued dogs that they are building

Apr 2, Operation Blankets of Love

Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:06:47 -0400

Operation Blankets of Love is a nonprofit group which collects towels, blankets and pet items and then issues these supplies to shelters and rescues all

Mar 25, Molly McGee the Sweetest Rottie You Ever Have Seen!

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:46:08 -0400

My sweet precious Rottweiler Molly is 1.5 years old and the sweetest, most playful and loving Rottie you will ever meet. My fiance and I rescued her

Mar 25, Change in Evo Natura Chicken/Turkey Formula ?

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:39:30 -0400

Greetings dog lovers, we wonder if anyone else is having the same experience. In the past two months we observed that our large dogs are not interested

Mar 10, Jones Natural Chews Co. Dog Food Recall 2011 - Pig Ear Dog Chews

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:24:32 -0500

Jones pig ear dog chews have been recalled due to the potential of Salmonella contamination - Read details here ...

Feb 20, Need Less Costly Dog Food Alternatives, Homemade Dog Food, etc - Please Help!

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:45:07 -0500

Hi there - We recently adopted a very sweet 2 yr. old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She is 15 lb. and the whole debate about what dog food to feed has

Feb 18, Shanook

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:42:07 -0500

Got Shanook At 8 weeks old and just having a blast with him

Feb 18, Barley and Bella - Giant Golden vs. Doberman Mix Puppy

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:07:10 -0500

Puppy plays with a giant breed golden retriever. True love through play.

Feb 12, Invitation to Play

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:43:23 -0500

We love and raise the phantom Standard Poodles. They are so intelligent and always in the mood for some play time. This is Kingston, one of our last

Feb 11, Oops!! Help re Iams Dog Food!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:11:01 -0500

I accidentally purchased a 40lb bag of Iams Large Dog food. For dogs 50lbs or more. Well, the oops comes into play, because I have 2 miniature dachshunds!

Feb 5, Bull Terrier Rescue San Francisco California

Sat, 5 Feb 2011 11:42:18 -0500

Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc. is dedicated to rescuing Bull Terriers in crisis and placing them in appropriate homes. A 501(c)(3) organization managed wholly by volunteer board members and officers.

Feb 5, Bull Terrier Rescue of San Francisco - Best dog rescue group ever!

Sat, 5 Feb 2011 11:40:14 -0500

Bull Terrier Rescue is a phenomenal organization, rescuing and placing dogs who have lost their homes or been subjected to terrible abuse and neglect.

Feb 3, Bully Saved My Life

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 18:00:14 -0500

September 7th, 2005 at 1:15 a.m. one of my two adult female Bull Terrier's (Matty) woke me up from a sound sleep by scratching on me until I woke up to

Jan 30, Merrick Dog Food Recall 2011 - Jr Texas Taffy Pet Treat

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 01:14:59 -0500

Another pet treat recall by The Merrick Dog Food Company due to potential Salmonella contamination! Read details on Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat recall ...

Jan 29, All About Animals, Warren, Michigan

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:09:52 -0500

This Rescue is run by a very caring, hard-working women named Amber. They provide very low cost spay/neuter and shots. Example, this month, pitbulls

Jan 29, Retired Greyhounds as Pets make fast friends!

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:40:35 -0500

Thank you for your informative and important site. I am passing it on to our Board at Michigan Retired Greyhounds as Pets (MI REGAP). I've been a volunteer

Jan 29, Cretan Stray Dogs

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:26:49 -0500

Hi, my name is Camilla. I was in Crete last summer, and I worked at a dog shelter. I have been working in Greek shelters for the last 3 summers. The situation

Jan 29, Woody, Bull Terrier, Spoiled Rotten!

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:58:06 -0500

I got my special boy Woody from Bull Terrier Rescue (located in San Francisco, California). He was thrown out the window of a moving vehicle when he was

Jan 19, Izzie the Goldendoodle

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:04:02 -0500

A boy and his new Goldendoodle puppy are having fun in the snow.

Jan 15, Nutro Dog Food Ratings

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:46:00 -0500

I have been feeding my babies Nutro Ultra Weight Management, your website does not rate this brand, could you? ============ Editor's Reply ============

Jan 15, Best Dry Dog Food for Bernese?

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:41:09 -0500

I have been feeding Innova dry dog food to my 2 1/2 year old Bernese. What is now best to feed her? My last dog died from Iams and I'm terrified to feed

Jan 13, Dog Food and Chronic Yeast Infections

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:07:06 -0500

I have a 12 year old Doxie who has chronic yeast infection on her body and ears. I have recently changed her to Natural Balance Chicken and Sweet Potato