The pet news
The pet news
Pet Safety & Recalls
** Pet Food Recall Alert—Contaminated Meals**
A range of Viva Raw pet food items—including mixes like chicken, beef, and turkey—have been voluntarily recalled due to potential Salmonella and Listeria contamination. No illnesses reported yet, but pet parents are urged to stop using the products, request refunds, and thoroughly clean feeding bowls and utensils to keep both pets and humans safe The SunU.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Pet Care Tips & Emotional Insights
** Vet Answers Fan Favorites: Hamster to Senior Cat Care**
A vet shared guidance for everything from energetic hamsters needing more space, to safe anesthesia options for 17-year-old cats. Emotional support for grieving pets is also spotlighted—plus, a big thumbs down to TikTok's icy water challenge for dogs and a playful "Star of the Week" Bengal cat moment. There's even a dog-themed activity bucket list to inspire meaningful bonding The Scottish Sun.
Legal & Lifestyle Trends
** Pet Custody Made Easier with Free “Pet Prenups”**
A forward-thinking divorce attorney is offering legally binding pet custody agreements—called “PetPrenups”—completely free for couples who adopt rescue animals (and pay-what-you-can for others). Featured benefits go to animal shelters, and co-owners or roommates can use the service too—a service that treats pets like family, not property People.com.
Cool Gear for Four-Legged Friends
** Top Pet Gadgets of the Year (according to The Verge)**
Tech-savvy pet parents, rejoice! Highlights include:
- A UV-C–equipped, app-connected water fountain for cats.
- The “Litter-Robot 4” for nearly hands-free litter disposal.
- Pill pockets that make medicating pets easier.
- Stylish, functional carriers for dogs on the go.
- DIY hacks like repurposed trash bags for Litter Genie and a fish feeder that schedules meals—and even a climbing-rope leash for durability The Verge.