News
July 6, 2010
Merrick Pet Care Recalls Beef Filet Squares (10 oz Bag) Due to Salmonella Risk
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling 86 cases of its 10oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” pet treats (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
July 5, 2010
United Pet Group Expands Recall of Pet Nutrition Supplements Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination.
June 24, 2010
Health Care Reform: Employer Requirement to Offer Coverage and Small Business Tax Credit
Find out more about the new health care legislation, specifically the Employer Requirement to Offer Coverage and Small Business Tax Credits, and their effect on the veterinary profession.
June 23, 2010
Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamins for Dogs Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product comes in 100-count white plastic bottles with a light blue label, and UPC code 26851-01800. The affected products are those with expiration dates on or before "06/13."
June 23, 2010
USDA Seeking Volunteers to Help Select Student Loan Repayment Recipients
The Department of Agriculture needs volunteers to help select the veterinarians who will receive money to repay student loans in exchange for work in underserved areas.
June 18, 2010
Intervet Schering-Plough Recalls Lot of Estrumate Due to Particulate Contamination
Interrvet Schering-Plough Animal Health has recalled a specific lot of Estrumate Solution for Injection (Cloprostenol sodium equivalent to 250 ug/mL). This product is an analogue of Prostaglandin F2 for intramuscular injection in beef and dairy cattle. The recall is due to particulate matter contamination.
June 18, 2010
Natural Balance Recalls Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Due to Salmonella Risk
Natural Balance is recalling its 5 lb. and 28 lb. Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog food, manufactured on December 17, 2009 with a “Best By” date of June 17, 2011. A random sampling of this product tested positive for Salmonella by the FDA.
June 18, 2010
Kent Feeds Swine Feed Products Recalled Due to Insufficient Vitamin D Levels
Kent Nutrition Group, Inc. (KNG) is voluntarily recalling some Kent Feeds swine feed products due to insufficient vitamin D levels in premixes it purchased from Tri Ag Supply, Inc. that were used in those swine feed products. The recall is being implemented in order to prevent health problems in swine consuming feed products where there is a vitamin D3 deficiency.
June 9, 2010
Pfizer Recalls Metronidazole, Ciprofloxacin and Ondansetron IV Products Due to Sterility Issues
Pfizer Inc is voluntarily recalling Metronidazole, Ciprofloxacin and Ondansetron IV Products due to the presence of floating matter and non-sterility discovered by the manufacturer Claris Laboratories.
June 9, 2010
Proctor & Gamble Recalls Iams ProActive Health Canned Cat and Kitten Food
The Procter & Gamble Company is recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats.