Your pet may be a serious medical concern. Please make an appointment to see a veterinarian at your earliest convenience. Also, a fresh stool sample should be checked for parasites. If you are able to describe how long this has been occurring, the pet's diet, and note any additional symptoms such as diarrhea, depression, and increased thirst or urination this is extremely helpful for the vet in diagnosing your pet's illness.

Animal Rescue Center does not accept stray animals unless they are injured. All stray animals should be taken to your local Animal Care & Control so that their owners have an opportunity to find them.

Many people ask why their dog eats grass. The reasons can vary from they like the taste to possibly an empty or upset stomach.

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Lots of vegetables appears to do no harm and may be beneficial on condition that the rest of the diet is adequate.

To date we have not had any feedback which suggests that there are any palatability issues. Cats are notoriously fussy eaters and we have feedback which tells us that this has not been a problem. If you are having a problem, try hiding the dosage in a treat or splitting the dose over two meals in the day until your pet is used to it.

Dogs often eat grass if they have an upset stomach. A little grass eating is okay, but extensive grass eating is not healthy. If your dog or cat is eating excessive amounts of grass, call your vet.

If ingested, make sure the pieces pass in the pet's bowel movement. If nothing passes within 24-48 hours or the animal seems uncomfortable, contact your vet and let them know of the incident.

Please check FDA's Web site at www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html to see if your pet food has been recalled: If your pet food is not listed, the pet food is not affected by the recall and you can continue to feed it to your pets. If your pet shows a sudden onset of symptoms, including loss of appetite, vomiting, or lack of energy, stop feeding the pet food and contact your veterinarian. If the pet food is one of those being recalled, do NOT feed it to your animals.

Yes - Although rare cats have been infected by the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Dogs at this time have not been found infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, however other mammals have become infected and it is thought dogs could also become infected.

For any dead animal in the road, call Public Works at 561.804.7000 and they will remove it. If the animal is on private property, it is the property owner's responsibility to remove it.

Please refer to the list provided on Metro Animal Services website). An application can also be downloaded from the Metro website.

Call the Oakland Pet Adoption Center at 248-391-4102 to find out if the pet has been reported missing. If so, you will be given the name and phone number of the possible owner. If you wish to keep the pet for a few days to see if the owner turns up, you should leave a found report at the Pet Adoption Center. Otherwise, you can bring the pet to the center or request that the pet be picked up.

All Rock Island County residents should obtain their pet registration tags from Rock Island County Animal Care and Control. Pet tags may be purchased at the county animal shelter located at 4001 - 78th Avenue in Moline, or by calling (309) 558-3483 and requesting a tag by mail. Pet owners must have a copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate to buy a tag.

Yes. We’ve experienced an extremely high “eat rate” (estimated at more than 98%). For those few that do have problems, you can break up the chewable and mix with other foods, stick it in a piece of hotdog, some peanut butter, etc.

Some dogs do not like dog food. We feed a raw food, all-natural diet. All of our dogs love it! Check the nutrition section of our site to learn more on this subject. When you have a puppy who won't eat, contact the breeder and/or your vet. Sometimes, anything the puppy will eat will do. Mixing canned food with hard food and adding cottage cheese entices some puppies to eat. You can substitute baby food chicken instead of canned dog food.

Sure! There's nothing in there that will harm your cat. However, on a long term basis, you will want to provide more meat in your cat's diet than our dog formulas will give him/her.

Lots of raw fruit appears to do no harm and may be beneficial on condition that the rest of the diet is adequate.

Many people ask why their dog or cat eats grass. The reasons can vary from they like the taste to possibly an empty or upset stomach.

Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil has the scent of the ocean and the rich taste of fresh fish, which most dogs and cats like right away. If your dog or cat's diet has been consistent for a long time, he or she might need to be introduced to the new taste gradually. In this case, we recommend that you use smaller amounts of Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil over a period of several days. Once acquainted with this new and natural taste, you can expect your dog or cat to exhibit a certain level of healthy addiction.

Many individuals with autism will not eat or will only eat specific foods. The reason for these behaviors may stem from medical reasons or Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Families who are experiencing difficulties with feeding are encouraged to address these concerns with their medical and treatment team.

I can't guarantee it but most pets eat well here (from the excitement/activity with the other "playmates" . I will entice a dog to eat with making a gravy out of a tablespoon or teaspoon of Solid Gold canned food or sometimes ground lamb. Nine out of ten dogs will eat all the food. Some finicky dogs (those who are finicky at home even) will eat well here, as they are mentally and physically stimulated here.

There are a number of reasons why your cat may have stopped eating or is picking at his/her food. The most common one is because your cat is feeling nauseous due to the medications s/he is taking. Your cat may also be depressed emotionally because s/he feels lousy. It is very important that your cat eat. Because of feline metabolism, cats can quickly develop fatty liver disease if they stop eating. You should call your vet and discuss the situation with them.

First take the animal to any veterinarian or shelter to determine if the pet has a microchip. If the pet does have a chip, the vet or shelter will call the owner(s) on your behalf and let them know how to retrieve their pet. If the pet does not have a chip, we suggest you make found flyers and post them in and around your neighborhood as well as at your local animal shelter(s). Should you be able to not house the pet, you can bring it to your local animal shelter.

the price includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary shots, dewormer, physical exam, heartworm test for a dog and feline leukemia/feline AIDS test for a cat. PLEASE NOTE: As of September 1, 2007, the adoption fee (for all dogs and cats, regardless of age, breed, or size) will increase to $75. The increase will cover the cost of microchipping all adopted pets, along with the registration of the chip into a national database.

Neither is a vegan by nature -- dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores. While both dogs and cats belong to the class carnivora, this doesn't mean a lot, so does the panda bear and they are near vegan. By nature cats and dogs wouldn't eat anything like what is commonly found in a can of pet food either. Special diets must be provided for cats, as they require an amino acid called taurine -- found in the muscles of animals.

No. You are welcome to come to the shelter at any time during business hours and see our pets available for adoption. Our business hours are 11-3 Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 on Saturday. Also, all of our pets are available to view at any time on this web site by clicking the "Our Pets" link at the top of each page. Each pets' bio includes at least one photo and all of the information we have on that specific pet.

Though moles rarely come above ground, it is a possibility, and your dog or cat may want to play with the mole. Because of mole illnesses, a mole lurking on your property can pose a danger to domestic dogs and cats. Your dog or cat will likely be tempted to dig moles to the surface in your yard, which will also cause more lawn damage.