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Just type in your name or your hospital’s name into Google and all sorts of stuff shows up. Some good, some bad and maybe some really awful! In this world of universal, instant and fairly anonymous communications using the Internet and especially social media, both good and bad things can happen.
Household Dangers to Pets: Room by Room
Pets are also vulnerable and susceptible to accidental ingestion of potentially life-threatening common items in the home.
Meet Incoming OVMA President Dr. Sheri Morris
Dr. Sheri Morris of Willamette Valley Animal Hospital in Keizer is the newest president of the OVMA.
American Regent Recalls Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, Lot 0693 Due to Particulates
American Regent is recalling Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, Lot 0693 due to potential safety concerns stemming from the identification of visible particles found in some retained samples of this lot.
Bedford Laboratories Recalls Cytarabine for Injection, USP, 1 Gram per Vial
Bedford Lboratories™ announces a nationwide voluntary recall for the following three lots of Cytarabine for Injection, USP: Cytarabine for injection, USP 1 gram per viral - NDC #55390-133-01.
FDA Investigating Illegal Online Sale of Handheld Dental X-ray Units
The U.S Food and Drug Administration is warning dental and veterinary professionals to not purchase or use certain potentially unsafe hand-held dental X-ray units. The FDA is concerned that these devices may not be safe or effective and could expose the user and the patient to unnecessary and potentially harmful X-rays. The units, sold online by manufacturers outside the United States and directly shipped to U.S. customers, have not been reviewed by the FDA and do not meet FDA radiation safety requirements.
What Happens in a Veterinary Dental Cleaning
A professional veterinary dental cleaning is a key component in keeping your pet healthy. Dental disease in pets can lead to the loss of teeth, as well as to serious health conditions such as heart, lung and kidney disease. This article describes what happens in a typical professional veterinary dental cleaning.
Novartis Animal Health Cautions Owners to Check Clomicalm Tablets Before Dispensing Due to Manufacturing Issues
Novartis Animal Health has stated that there is a possibility that a wrong tablet may be found in bottles of Clomicalm, a medicaion for behavioral disorders in dogs. Before dispensing Clomicalm, the contents of the bottle should be examined for tablets that are broken or incorrect in color, shape or size.
FDA Continues to Caution Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is again cautioning consumers that chicken jerky products for dogs (also sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats) may be associated with illness in dogs. In the last 12 months, FDA has seen an increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated with consumption of chicken jerky products imported from China. These complaints have been reported to FDA by dog owners and veterinarians
Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food Due to Aflatoxin Levels: Updated Lot Numbers
Advanced Animal Nutrition announced a voluntary recall of its dry Dog Power Dog Food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were manufactured between Jan. 4, 2011, and Nov. 18, 2011. Not sold in Oregon.
