May, 2012: A pretty big pet food recall, involving several brands, was annouced May 4.

March, 2012: concerns about Kirkland dog food (sold at Costo).

ongoing warning about chicken jerky, tenders, strips and treats from China

Over 600 dogs have gotten sick or died after eating jerky treats. Stores are NOT removing them from shelves. Here's details about brands, stores, etc.

You should absolutely be subscribed to the newsletter from truthaboutpetfood.com. 

A great resource to learn about pet health issues and what's the best food for your pet is Dr. Karen Becker at Mercola Healthy Pets. There's lots of great videos and articles. You'll need to register (just your email address) to use the site.

Some stores are closed one day during the week or on Sunday. Please check their website or call them to find out.

Please note: Some of the stores listed here may sell animals. This is not an endorsement of this; but they may be listed in case you need something for a pet health emergency. You can click on the logo above to find stores that do not sell animals.

Great info about the best foods. part 2

District of Columbia

The Big Bad Woof  
Washington, DC (Old Takoma)
Big Bad Woof is a B Corp, an exciting new concept in how a business should work. What is a B Corp?

Canine Caterers
offers free delivery in DC

Chateau-Animaux
Washington, DC

Doggie Style Bakery
Washington, DC

The Dog Shop
Washington, DC

Green Pets
Washington, DC

Petco
3505 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
202-686-0901

PetMac LaundroMutt
self-serve doggy wash., pet marketplace and adoption center
Washington, DC

PetMAC Marketplace and Adoption Center - a portion of every purchase goes to animal rescue
Washington, DC

Pet Needs
Washington, DC

Pet Pantry Express (now PetMAC Marketplace and Adoption)
Washington, DC

Pro Feed Pet Nutrition Centers
Washington, DC

Unleashed by Petco

WARL-mart at Washington Animal Rescue League
Washington, DC

Maryland

The Ark Pet Supply and Grooming Store (all proceeds go to MC Humane Society)
Rockville, MD

Bark! Clarksville, Kentlands, Olney, Pikesville and Rockville, MD

The Big Bad Woof  
Hyattsville, MD (NEW!)

Canine Caterers
offers free delivery in MD

Dogs and Company
Columbia, MD (recently moved)

Living Ruff
Silver Spring, MD

Mighty Healthy Pet (a member of the My Organic Market family of stores)
College Park, MD

Petco
several locations

Petsmart
several locations

Pro Feed Pet Nutrition Centers
Rockville, MD

Unleashed by Petco

Whole Pet Central
Rockville, MD

Virginia

a.k.a. spot - the pet's shop (now Wylie Wagg)
Arlington, VA

DogGone Natural (new location)
Ashburn, VA

Felix & Oscar
Springfield, VA

The Happy Woof  blog
Fairfax, VA

Just Fur Pets
Springfield, VA

Nature's Nibbles
Alexandria, VA

Petco
several locations

PetMAC Marketplace and Adoption Center - a portion of every purchase goes to animal rescue
Arlington, VA

Petsmart
several locations

PetSage
Closes early on Sat. and closed on Sun. (as of 4/04)
Alexandria, VA

Weber's Pet Supermarket (closed Sunday)
11021 Lee Highway (about 7/10 mile west of Petco)
Fairfax, VA
703-385-3766

Weber's Pet Supermarket (closed Sunday)
14508-G Lee Highway
Chantilly, VA
703-631-2738

Pro Feed Pet Nutrition Centers
Alexandria, VA

Pro Feed Pet Nutrition Centers
Vienna, VA

Unleashed by Petco

Whole Pet Central
Ashburn, VA

 Wylie Wagg
Arlington, VA
in aka spot's old Franklin Road location

 Wylie Wagg
Fairfax, VA

 Wylie Wagg
Falls Church, VA

 Wylie Wagg
Middleburg, VA