News
April 21, 2010
Cage Project Sponsored by OAHF Aids Sea Lions on Oregon Coast
A team of scientists, veterinarians and volunteers have deployed a custom-built “capture cage” in Newport to temporarily sequester sea lions that have become entangled with rope, fishing line and other materials so they can be untangled. The Oregon Animal Health Foundation, the charitable arm of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, provided a $5,000 grant for the project.
April 21, 2010
Safe Spring Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
When the weather warms and spring rolls in, people get the urge to declutter and deep clean their homes and garages. If you’re a pet owner, use the tips from Pet Poison Helpline to make sure your pets stay safe and are kept away from toxic cleaning products.
April 21, 2010
Equine Dentistry Changes in Oklahoma, Other Legislative Updates
In what could establish a major precedent nationwide, Gov. Brad Henry of Oklahoma signed a bill that removed the practice of equine dentistry from a veterinary procedure to an animal husbandry act. Under the bill, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry would enforce provisions of the new law.
April 21, 2010
Incoming OVMA President Dr. Keith Sides's Remarks
Dr. Keith Sides of Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic in Redmond is the new president of the OVMA. At the recent Oregon Veterinary Conference in Corvallis, he made the following remarks.
April 19, 2010
Purina Mills Recalls Horse and Poultry Feed: Metal Fragments Found
Purina Mills, LLC, is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of 50-pound bags of Strategy® Professional Formula GX horse feed and one lot of Layena® SunFresh® Recipe Pellet poultry feed. The recall is being implemented due to the discovery of metal fragments in a limited number of bags from one of the Strategy® product lots.
April 13, 2010
Response Products Recalls Cetyl M for Dogs: Possible Salmonella Contamination
Response Products, Broken Bow, NE is voluntarily recalling Cetyl M for Dogs, lot numbers 1210903 and 0128010, due to a possible Salmonella contamination from the hydrolyzed vegetable protein component provided by Basic Foods of Las Vegas, NV. Tests conducted by Basic Foods to detect Salmonella produced negative results; however, Response Products has determined to recall the above-referenced lots.
April 7, 2010
Safe Use of Flea and Tick Spot-On Products
After compiling, reviewing and analyzing much of the data provided to the EPA, Pet Poison Helpline experts concurred with EPA’s assessment that when used correctly, the incidence of severe and fatal effects resulting from the application of flea and tick products is extremely low as compared to the number of applications that pet owners apply each year.
April 1, 2010
Outdoor Hazards for Pets
The arrival of warmer weather means more time outside for you and your pets. But even in your own back yard, there are some potential hazards that could get in the way of the fun.
March 30, 2010
British Study Finds Veterinarians At Greater Risk for Suicide
A study indicates that veterinarians in Britain appear to be four times as likely as the general public to commit suicide. Factors include stress, comfort with euthanasia, and access to lethal means.
March 10, 2010
OVMA Awards of Excellence Given to Worthy Recipients
The OVMA has honored several worthy individuals for their service to the veterinary profession.