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Guide to evaluating research resources

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http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/eval-sources.htm
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Evaluating sources when doing research can be a complex task. Your papers credibility depends upon the reliability of the information you use to support your points. There are times when, along with authoritative and scholarly sources, other information, such as interviews and personal observations are valid sources. In general, however, a source is only as credible as the author’s credentials and the reputation of the sponsoring publication and/or organization. These guidelines are to help you become familiar with how to evaluate the value of information: Continue reading Guide to evaluating research resources

Recall Bravo turkey frozen raw food

>Recall — Firm Press Release

Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall of Select Poultry Products.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Vernon, CT — Sept. 18, 2007—
Bravo! announces a voluntary recall of select tubes of three of its poultry products for cats and dogs. The pet food is being recalled because two of the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, while the other product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Continue reading Recall Bravo turkey frozen raw food

Parvo puppy diarrhea treatment

Canine IGY Plus Gel

A direct fed microbial gel for Dogs and Puppies containing a source of live, naturally occurring microorganisms, pasteurized dried egg product, vitamins and antioxidants

For support of digestive sytem disturbances

PRN Canine IgY Plus Gel is a highly palatable flavored gel intended for use in both dogs and puppies. Manufactured with dried egg product and direct fed microbials, antioxidants and vitamins, Canine IgY Plus supports treatment for digestive system disturbances of known or unknown origin with the highest viral antibody titers in the industry. Developed from cutting-edge technology, Canine IgY Plus also can help puppies bridge over the blank period between natural local immunity and vaccination.
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AVMA update on jerky treats threat

 

Update: AVMA warns of potential new threat to pets

Schaumburg, Ill.

— The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recently been made aware of several complaints from pet owners and veterinarians that multiple brands of jerky treats manufactured in China have been making pets sick. Symptoms of illness have included vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. To our knowledge, no deaths have been reported.

The AVMA posted an alert on its Web site on September 13 to inform its members and the public about what was known. Today, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) issued a statement saying it also has become aware of an unusual number of dogs presenting similar symptoms and abnormal test results associated with consumption of some jerky treats. The ACVIM statement is available at www.acvim.org/uploadedFiles/Jerky_Treat_Info_September_14.doc. Continue reading AVMA update on jerky treats threat