Following the election, the country is abuzz—about what kind of dog the Obama girls should get when they move into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But in a cautionary tale, the current canine-in-chief, Barney, bit a reporter this week that required treatment by the White House doctor. The Centers for Disease Control offers some tips about preventing dog bites. In other news about our four-legged friends, the CDC reported more links between salmonella infections and dry pet food.

Bush's dog Barney bites White House reporter
The Los Angeles Times and the AP
Apparently, the first dog is not happy about the impending changes at the White House. Today, Barney bit a reporter outside the briefing room. Read more ...

Dry pet food linked to salmonella in humans
The New York Times
Eight new cases of human salmonella infections linked with dry pet food have been reported this year, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more ... We've written about salmonella and pet food in the past including about a dry pet food recall.

Only about 6 percent of recalled toys are returned
The Connecticut Post
The biggest problem with the recall of millions of lead-tainted toys over the last few years has been getting shops and consumers to comply. According to Mattel --which has issued dozens of recalls in recent years, including some 2.2 million Chinese-made toys contaminated with lead paint -- historically only about 6 percent of recalled toys are returned. Read more ...

Roman shades pose strangulation risk
NBC Chicago
For years, parents have heard about the dangers posed by window blinds and the cords that can strangle children, but the roman shade, a big seller for major retailers, can also be deadly. Read more ...

Officials: Kids shouldn't eat animals killed with lead bullets
USA Today
North Dakota health officials are recommending that pregnant women and young children avoid eating meat from wild game killed with lead bullets. The recommendation is based on a study that examined the lead levels in the blood of more than 700 state residents. Those who ate wild game killed with lead bullets appeared to have higher lead levels than those who ate little or no wild game. Read more ...

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