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Oregon Cat Tests Positive for Bubonic Plague and is Recovering
A cat in Prineville, Oregon has tested positive for plague. The cat is recovering. Oregon Public Health Division, Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed that that the cat tested positive for plague. Plague cases are rare in Oregon; flea treatment for household pets can help prevent plague.
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Cancer in Dogs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of Palladia (toceranib phosphate), the first drug developed specifically for the treatment of cancer in dogs.
Rabies Found in Goat and 2 Foxes in Josephine County
Oregon Public Health officials are warning people to protect themselves and their pets from rabies after finding a rabid goat and two foxes in Cave Junction in Josephine County.
Reportable Diseases
Oregon Administrative Rules require veterinarians to report certain diseases to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Feline Hyperthyroidism
The FDA announced the approval of Felimazole (methimazole), a new drug for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats. Felimazole, a new molecular entity for animals, is the first drug approved for hyperthyroidism in cats.
Make a Wish Contest Winners Announced
In honor of Oregon's 150th birthday, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association held a Make a Wish contest at this summer's Oregon State Fair. Fairgoers were able to make a wish on behalf of their pet or someone else's.
Histoplasmosis Infections in Indoor-only Cats in Non-Endemic Areas
Three clusters of feline histoplasmosis infection have been reported in indoor-only cats in the non-endemic states of Colorado, California, and Texas.
"Too Big to Miss" State Fair Contest Winners Announced!
Thank you to all who visited the OVMA booth at the Oregon State Fair and to those who entered our "Too Big to Miss" contest.
