By Carol Frischmann, author, Pets and the Planet: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Pet Care

Bette Hanson and co-pilot Sascha are fans of using organic foods when possible, as I am.  The terms “natural” and “organic” confuse people.  Here’s the difference:

“Natural” foods are not “organic.” When manufacturers do not use the word “organic,” it’s because they can’t. If even 70 percent of the ingredients are organic the label will say so because the marketplace comma...

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Nature's Variety is doing a voluntary recall of of Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs and cats. If you have this product, look for the "Best If Used By" dates of 10/29/10 and 11/9/10 and also the "Best If Used By" date of 2/5/11 or sooner.

They are recalling the products because they may be contaminated with the bacteria Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling pet food can become infected with Salmone...
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