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Merit Bird Company Recalls Vitae Bird Food Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination
Merit Bird Company, LLC of Chatsworth, California has recalled various Vitae brand bird food shipped between May 2012 to February 2013, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act of 2013: Ensure Your Legal Ability to Transport and Dispense Controlled Substances
U.S. Reps. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) and Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) have introduced federal legislation that would legally allow veterinarians to transport controlled substances outside of their registered places of business.
USDA Livestock Traceability System
On February 5, 2010, the USDA announced it would be discontinuing the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), which had been designed to help producers and animal health officials respond to animal disease events in the United States. A replacement system for animal traceability will be developed.
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.
Breeder's Choice Recalls Single Batch of Active Care Biscuits Healthy Dog Treats Due to Mold
Breeder’s Choice has recalled a single batch of Active Care Biscuits Healthy Dog Treats due to mold discovered in one of the lots of dog biscuits.
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.
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).
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.
