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Iams Recalls Single Lot of ProActive Health Smart Puppy Dry Dog Food
Iams has recalled a single lot of ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food due to elevated aflatoxin levels. No illnesses have been reported.
White Coat Ceremony: Dr. Morris's Remarks to the Class of 2015
After 21 years as a practicing veterinarian I firmly believe you have picked a profession where you can do great work.
Illegal Practice Survey: Final Report Available
To help the OVMA identify the types of illegal practice of veterinary medicine that may be occurring in the state, we conducted a survey of the membership this past summer. The survey helped us to gather data on members’ experiences with and observations of the illegal practice of veterinary medicine in the state of Oregon.
Milk-Bone Withdraws Two Sizes of Milk-Bone Large Biscuits (Lot 12071K) from Distribution
Milk-Bone initiated a voluntary withdrawal of two sizes of Milk-Bone Large Biscuits with a single lot code from distribution 12071K due to an issue in the baking process.
Compensation & Benefits Survey Results (2010)
This survey was conducted by the OVMA to allow our members to evaluate their compensation and benefit policies compared to those of other OVMA members.
OVMEB Clarification: Pain Management and VCPRs
The OVMA office has received a number of phone inquiries from veterinarians in recent months regarding physical examinations, pain management and state requirements.
Pfizer Animal Health Recalls Two Veterinary Sedation Medications
Pfizer Animal Health is voluntarily recalling one lot each of Antisedan® (atipamezole hydrochloride) Sterile Injectable Solution and Dexdomitor® (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride) Sterile Injectable Solution after it was discovered that some of these products may contain foreign particles.
FDA Warns of Possible Danger with Vet Jet™ Device for Feline Leukemia Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is warning veterinarians and pet owners, particularly cat owners, of the possible risk of fractures with the Vet Jet™ transdermal vaccination system device. The device, made by Bioject, Inc., is sold exclusively as the delivery system for the Merial product, PUREVAX® Recombinant Feline Leukemia Vaccine. The device delivers the leukemia vaccine through the skin to cats.
Merrick Pet Care Recalls Single Lot of Doggie Wishbone Pet Treat: Salmonella
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM # 29050, UPC # 2280829050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 248 cases of this lot were manufactured and shipped to distributors in 10 states.
Nestle Purina Recalls Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food: Salmonella Contamination
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010. This is being done because some bags of the product have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella.
