101 Essential Tips You Need to Raise a Happy, Healthy, Safe Dog
Excited to have just finished reading Dr. Jason Nicholas‘ book “101 Essential Tips You Need to Raise a Happy, Healthy, Safe Dog.” I’ll post my review in the next few weeks. In the meantime, some information about the book from Dr. Nicholas’ website Preventive Vet below: This book is the essential guide that will empower all dog owners with the knowledge and tools they need to raise a happy, healthy, safe pup. Regardless of your level of experience with caring...
Read MorePet Center Recall of Lamb Crunchy’s Treats!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 27, 2014 – Pet Center, Inc of Los Angeles, CA. is voluntarily recalling its 3 oz bag of Lamb Crunchy’s dog treats (LAM-003) (UPC# 727348200038) with date code 122015 product of USA, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with...
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New flea/tick medication by Merck just approved: Bravecto | Dr. Justine Lee
The FDA just announced last Friday, May 16, 2014, that is has approved Merck Animal Health’s (MRK: Quote) newest flea and tick chewable tablet for dogs called Bravecto. The active ingredient is fluralaner, a new ectoparasiticide that belongs to the isoxazoline group (which works directly on GABA receptors in insects). Bravecto has been used in the EU for several months, and has been well received by the veterinary and pet owner community. Bravecto comes in a pork-flavored,...
Read MoreDeath of a veterinary legend: Dr. Murray Fowler
A veterinary legend in zoologic medicine has recently passed away. Dr. Murray E. Fowler, 85, passed away on May 18, 2014 following a brief illness. Dr. Fowler was Professor Emeritus of Zoological Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis. He was the veterinarian for the Sacramento Zoo for 24 years, and he started the first veterinary school program that dealt specifically with captive and free-ranging wild animals. He was a past member of USAHA. Dr. Fowler was...
Read MoreDEET and antiviral drugs found in chicken jerky treats for dogs
As previously published by Edie Lau of the VIN News Service here on May 16, 2014 Chicken jerky treats consumed by dogs that became sick have been found to be tainted by the insect repellent DEET and the drug amantadine, according to a veterinary pathologist leading an independent probe of the ongoing pet treat mystery. Samples of the treats were solicited through a survey conducted by the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), an online community for the profession and parent of the VIN News...
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