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Pets Need ID: Collars, Tags, Microchips | Finding Lost Pets
Does your pet wear an ID tag? Is it microchipped? These two forms of identification could help you to be reunited with your pet should it become lost.
Iverhart Plus Chewables Heartworm Preventive Recalled
Virbac has issued a voluntary recall for six lots of their heartworm preventive, Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables, due to a failure to meet stability specifications during the life of the product.
Lyme Disease & Ticks
Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease affecting both dogs and humans. April is Lyme Disease prevention month.
Pet First Aid Kit
If you own a pet, make sure you have a first aid kit at home. Here are several items pet owners should have in a first aid kit.
Bravo! Recalls 3 Raw Diets for Dogs and Cats Due to Salmonella Risk
Bravo has recalled three raw diets for dogs and cats due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination.
BARF World Recalls Lamb Diet and Combination Diet Due to Salmonella
BARF World has recalled bags of Lamb Diet and Combination Diet with the Best By Date of 7/27/2013 (07272013).
Heartworm Disease: April is Heartworm Awareness Month
Heartworm is a serious, life-threatening disease that can affect both dogs and cats. The infection may cause inflammation and thickening of the pulmonary arteries, damage to the heart, liver and kidneys, and, if untreated, can lead to heart disease and death.
Natura Pet Products Expands Recall of Dry Pet Foods: Evo, Innova, California Natural, Health Wise and Karma Brands Affected
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its recall of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been confirmed to date.
Protect Your Pets from Easter Hazards
Easter lilies, "grass" and chocolate are hazards to your pets that you should be aware of. Hundreds of cats are poisoned each year by Easter lilies. Many other varieties of the lily family, including tiger, day, rubrum, stargazer, and Japanese show are toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure within 72 hours. Lilies should be removed from homes with cats, or kept inaccessible.
Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™: 2013 Inductees
Each year, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association and the Oregon Animal Health Foundation honor animals who, through unselfish and courageous accomplishments, exemplify the affection, loyalty, security, public service, and value of the human-animal bond. This year, three dogs were inducted into the Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™.
