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O’Neal’s Feeders Supply Inc. of DeRidder, La., voluntarily recalled some lots of its dry Arrow Brand dog food because it contains corn with higher than acceptable levels of aflatoxin.

The affected products were manufactured between Dec. 1, 2010, and Dec. 1, 2011, and include:
• Arrow Brand 21 percent Dog Chunks, SKU #807, 40 lb. bag;
• Arrow Brand Super Proeaux Dog Food, SKU #812, 40 lb. bag;
• Arrow Brand Professional Formula Dog Food, SKU #814, 50 lb. bag.

The recall only applies to the above products with packaging date codes [lot numbers] 4K0341 through 4K0365, and 04K1001 through 4K1325.

The affected dry dog food products were distributed in Louisiana and Texas. Retailers were instructed to remove the affected brands and products from store shelves.

No illnesses have been reported in association with the recalled products to date, and the recall was a precautionary measure. The company urged consumers to return the affected products, whether opened or unopened, to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product. Pets that have consumed any of the recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness, including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea, should be seen by a veterinarian, the company advised.

Many of us bring new pets into our homes each year, whether we buy them from a breeder or adopt through a local shelter. The spotlight, however, has been on adopting shelter pets rather than encouraging backyard breeders or those who breed for a few extra bucks. Not only is adopting from a shelter making room for more animals, but you are also quite possibly helping to save a life.

Benefits of Adopting a Shelter Pet

• You will have a best friend for life – nothing makes an animal more appreciative than being adopted after spending a few days, weeks or even months in a kennel where they have limited freedom. Your adopted shelter pet will only have love for you and your family.
• Saving a life – Many shelters are overcrowded and have developed an inhumane way of making more room – by euthanizing animals who have not been adopted in a specific time period. The sad part is that there is nothing wrong with these animals, they simply could not find their forever homes quick enough. By adopting a pet from the shelter, you are saving a life – whether it is the furbaby you adopted or the one who was next in line for euthanasia.

Considerations to Keep in Mind

We all know that puppies are cute and cuddly, but they require a lot of work. They are also one of the most adopted animals at the shelter in addition to kittens. The adults are the ones who are facing more time in the shelter because of this. If you are considering adopting a pet from your local shelter, take a look at the adults first. Most of the time, they come already trained and housebroken which means less training for you and more time to enjoy the critters. If you don't remember the "bad" puppy part, let me remind you; potty training and chewing!

No matter which type of shelter pet you choose to adopt, you know you’ll enjoy the companionship. Adopting a mutt or pure breed who will become your very best friend is better than feeding into the wallet of a backyard breeder.