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2012-03-07T18:03:00.002-08:00

Dreyfus

Military Dogs Will No Longer Be Considered "Equipment" if Bill Passes

2012-03-07T18:01:00.001-08:00

Military Dogs Will No Longer Be Considered "Equipment" if Bill Passes

Cat Saves Owner's Life Just Hours After Being Adopted

2012-02-24T18:45:00.001-08:00

Cat Saves Owner's Life Just Hours After Being Adopted

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2012-02-16T21:53:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Jude!!! Here's to many more!

Backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

2012-02-13T14:10:00.000-08:00

Backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Where is Uno? What 5 Westminster winners do now

2012-02-13T14:00:00.000-08:00

Where is Uno? What 5 Westminster winners do now

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2012-02-12T11:30:00.000-08:00

Manny checking out the view.

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2012-02-10T08:28:00.001-08:00

Victor

Firefighters rescue more than 70 pets from burning Ohio home; at least 1 iguana died in blaze

2012-02-10T08:18:00.000-08:00

Firefighters rescue more than 70 pets from burning Ohio home; at least 1 iguana died in blaze

Trapped orca freed by diver

2012-02-10T08:14:00.000-08:00

Trapped orca freed by diver

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Roast Beef the penguin charms nursing-home residents

2012-02-10T08:11:00.000-08:00

Roast Beef the penguin charms nursing-home residents

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Animal Friendships with Catherine Ledner

2012-02-09T19:41:00.000-08:00

TIME Behind the Cover: Animal Friendships

I thought I'd share some of my animal friendships....

Lucy and Dreyfus

Dreyfus and Manny

Jude and Dreyfus

Manny and Aurora

Lucy and Victor

Lucy and Humphrey

Lucy and Dreyfus

Westminster Dog Show 2012

2012-02-09T14:22:00.000-08:00

Dogs From Around The Country Descend On New York City

Treating Dogs' Cancers May Benefit Humans

2012-02-09T14:15:00.000-08:00

Treating Dogs' Cancers May Benefit Humans - ABC News

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PETA's SeaWorld Slavery Case Dismissed By Judge

2012-02-09T08:51:00.000-08:00

PETA's SeaWorld Slavery Case Dismissed By Judge

Who's Shooting Sea Lions?

2012-02-09T08:42:00.000-08:00

Brenda Peterson: Who's Shooting Sea Lions? How We Scapegoat Animals

Animal Cruelty Arrests linked to North Iowa

2012-02-09T08:21:00.000-08:00

Animal Cruelty Arrests linked to North Iowa

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2012-02-09T08:09:00.000-08:00

Dreyfus enjoying the sun!

2012: The Best Year Yet for Farm Animals (If You Want It)

2012-02-08T17:09:00.000-08:00

Bruce Friedrich: 2012: The Best Year Yet for Farm Animals (If You Want It)

Dogs Suffer Second Avenue Subway Health Woes Too, Owners Say

2012-02-08T14:20:00.000-08:00

Dogs Suffer Second Avenue Subway Health Woes Too, Owners Say

Firefighters rescue dog from icy reservoir

2012-02-08T14:18:00.000-08:00

Firefighters rescue dog from icy reservoir

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2012-02-08T13:58:00.000-08:00

What a mess!!! We miss you Lucy!

Animal Control: Injured pit bull used as 'bait dog'

2012-02-08T12:59:00.000-08:00

Animal Control: Injured pit bull used as 'bait dog'

Clostridium perfringes

2012-02-08T12:55:00.000-08:00

There has been a recent outbreak of Clostridium perfrigens in South Dakota. The 50 person outbreak appears to be associated with tacos served at a high school basketball game (source http://www.ksfy.com/story/16689309/clostridium-perfringens-cause-of-pierre-outbreak).

What is Clostridium perfringens?

It is a bacterium that is a common inhabitant of the intestinal tract of humans and animals. It’s also present in the environment and is sometimes found in raw meat and poultry products. Five strains have been identified but only strains A and C have been associated with human illness. Clostridium perfringens food illnesses most commonly occur when large quantities of food are prepared and kept at unsafe temperatures. It is one of the most common causes of foodborne illnesses in the United States, with an estimated one million cases each year.

Clostridium perfringens Type A

Foods involved included cooked and reheated meats and meat products, poultry, fish, gravy, soups and stews. The typical scenario is a meat dish prepared in bulk for a large group, such as please forgive me for saying a church banquet.

Clinical symptoms

Acute abdominal pain and diarrhea
Nausea, fever and vomiting are uncommon
Symptoms last for about 8-24 hours
Fatalities are rare
The very young and elderly are most at risk

Prevention

Proper cooking of food to at least 145 F – 165 F and then kept at a temperature either warmer than 140 F or cooler than 41 F after cooking
Meat dishes should be served hot and immediately after cooking
Leftovers should be properly refrigerated as soon as they are removed from heating devices/serving tables
Large quantities of leftovers should be divided into smaller quantities for refrigeration
Leftovers should be reheated to at least 165 F
Any food that has been left out too long consider dangerous to eat

Clostridium perfringens type C

It is much more serious and is associated with high mortality rates. Thankfully, it’s not common in the United States, with cases primarily reported in New Guinea and Germany. It is associated with eating pork that has not been properly cooked and improperly handled.

Find Puppy Love (cats Too) Through Meet Your Match

2012-02-08T08:06:00.000-08:00

Find Puppy Love (cats Too) Through Meet Your Match : NPR