Tail Waggin' Good Pet Care

10/20/2021

09/27/2021

❗️❗️❗️❗️RABIES ADVISORY❗️❗️❗️ ❗️
On September 15, 2021 a Fox attacked a man’s bike tire while he was riding his bike near Brooklyn Mountain Road and Columbia Trail in Hopatcong. The Fox was sent to the State Laboratory for testing. It was confrmed on September 23rd that the Fox was indeed positive for Rabies.

We ask all our residents to be alert at all times when outdoors with their pets. DO NOT leave your pet unattended outdoors.

An animal with rabies may appear sick or lethargic, have problems swallowing, drool, or salivate excessively. A wild animal may appear tamer than usual, extremely aggressive and some animals have no visible symptoms.

An animal with rabies could infect other wild or domestic animals that have not been vaccinated against rabies.

All domestic animals should be vaccinated against rabies and all wildlife contact should be avoided, especially raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, and coyotes.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions:

•Vaccinate pets against rabies and keep vaccinations up to date.
•Keep pets under direct supervision so they do not come into contact with wild animals
•If a pet is bitten/in contact with a wild animal, seek veterinary assistance immediately and contact The Hopatcong Police Department for Animal Control Services at 973-398-5000. Even if previously vaccinated always call!
•If you are bitten or exposed to blood/saliva of an animal, contact your physician immediately.

Rabies is a fatal disease. Please keep your family and pets safe.

08/26/2021

Today is....
National Dog Day!!!

06/15/2021

05/27/2021

04/14/2021

Attention Pet Parents!
Consumers who have purchased affected products have been asked to cease feeding it to their pets immediately.
The Company says if you have products matching the following description in their possession, they should stop feeding it to their cats and dispose of it immediately. This information can be found on the bottom and back of each bag.
Product Name Retail UPC Code Lot Code Best If Used By Date
Meow Mix® Original
Choice Dry Cat Food
30 LB Bag 2927452099 1081804 9/14/2022
Meow Mix® Original
Choice Dry Cat Food
30 LB Bag 2927452099 1082804 9/15/2022
Salmonella can affect cats eating a product contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and can spread to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not washed their hands after having contact with their cat’s foods, food surfaces and/or cats that have been in contact with the impacted product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection in cats may include vomiting or diarrhea. Some cats may not develop diarrhea, but may have a decreased appetite, fever, and excessive salivation. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. Some cats may not appear sick but can spread infection to other animals and humans in the household.
Pet parents who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should call 1-888-569-6728, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET or visit www.meowmix.com/contact-us.

04/13/2021