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As we've struggled with our tax returns, trying to come up with extra deductions, we've all taken a few flights of fancy. Most of us decide not to push our luck. But some people have successfully claimed write-offs for things that most of us wouldn't dream of claiming.

Your pets are like family, but are you seriously overspending when it comes to their food? Here are some tips to consider when picking your pet's nutrition.

Nestle Purina PetCare Co. recalled 870 bags of dry cat food sold in three states because it may be contaminated with salmonella, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. So far, no one has reported getting sick from handling the food, and there have been no reports of cats being sickened, the...

Keeping track of the latest product and food recalls can be a challenge for any consumer, so Consumer Ally has collected them all in one place for you to check each week. Here is this week's roundup: Bell Sports recalled 33,600 bicycle helmets sold at WalMart and online at Amazon.com in the...

When it comes to picking pet food, getting what's best isn't as simple as reading the labels, and advice varies depending on who's giving it. One thing is clear: People are passionate about their pets. With the 2007 fiasco of Chinese manufacturers adding the plastic melamine to pet food...

Get a free sample of cat food from Natural Nutrition, a company that makes gourmet cat food. Pictures on the website make the cat food look surprisingly yummy -- like tuna with diced sun-dried tomatoes and parsley sprinkled on top. Bon appetit, kitty! The free sample is for 1-3 one-ounce samples...

Hundreds of pet lovers reacting strongly when Hill's Science Diet was chosen by Consumer Ally partner GoodGuide.com as the the best dog and cat food on the market. Most of the negative reaction centered on the accusation that grain-based pet foods, such as Science Diet and Purina, are bad for...

Get a free sample of Purina ONE SmartBlend dog or cat food through Target for a limited time. Get the freebie by answering three questions about your pet food buying habits, then share your name, address and email. You can opt into Target's email list if you choose. Caveats: If you have already...

Get a 6-ounce sample of free dog or cat food from Purina through PetSmart when you make an in-store purchase. Or, you can choose to get $3 off any bag of Purina Pro Plan cat or dog food, any size. The freebie/coupon expires Dec. 31, 2010. The voucher does not say how much you have to spend to get...

Procter & Gamble expanded the recall of Iams dry cat food over potential salmonella contamination and now says 476 bags were put on store shelves at Walmart stores in 14 states after initially claiming they were only sold in one Colorado city, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. Last...