News
March 9, 2010
Nature’s Variety Expands Recall of Raw Frozen Diet for Dogs & Cats Due to Salmonella Risk
Nature’s Variety is voluntarily recalling all Chicken Formula and Organic Chicken Formula products with a “Best If Used By” date on or before 2/5/11.
March 8, 2010
Rusty, a Chesapeake/Lab Mix, Inducted Into Oregon Animal Hall of Fame
Each year, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association and 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. Rusty, a Chesapeake/Lab mix, is this year's inductee in the Companion category.
February 24, 2010
Buprenorphine Shortage: Alternatives for Analgesia
Heidi L. Shafford, DVM, PhD, DACVA of Veterinary Anesthesia Specialists LLC, Portland, has provided the following information to assist you in providing adequate analgesia for your patients without buprenorphine, which is on backorder.
February 24, 2010
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.
February 18, 2010
American Heartworm Society Releases 2010 Canine Heartworm Guidelines
The American Heartworm Society (AHS) has released new canine heartworm guidelines for 2010. These guidelines are considered the official veterinary industry perspective for epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disease and include some notable differences from previous versions.
February 12, 2010
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.
February 10, 2010
National Animal Identification System Discontinued; New Traceability System to Be Developed
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.
February 9, 2010
AAHA Launches Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool
AAHA has created the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool, a free, internet-based resource that assists with microchip identification; helping reunite pets and owners by checking participating pet recovery services’ registries to determine which registry should be contacted. The AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool can be accessed online at www.petmicrochiplookup.org.
January 27, 2010
H1N1: Information for Veterinarians & the Practice Team
Information for veterinarians and the practice team about the H1N1 virus, handling potential cases, and testing options.
January 26, 2010
Improving Staff Utilization: Doing More with Less
Improved staff utilization is a more critical element of successful practices now than ever before. Practices that want to become more profitable can no longer just count on fee increases to achieve this goal. Improved profitability and patient care must come from improved business practices.