News
October 22, 2013
FDA Asks Veterinarians to Assist in Ongoing Jerky Treat Investigation
The FDA is asking veterinarians to assist in their investigation of the cause of reported pet illnesses associated with jerky pet treat products by submitting samples, educating clients, and reporting pet illnesses associated with jerky treats. As of September 24, 2013, FDA has received approximately 3000 reports of illness, involving more than 3600 dogs, 10 cats, and including more than 580 deaths.
October 17, 2013
Canine Influenza (H3N8) Virus: Three Oregon Cases in 2013
Canine influenza is a flu virus, subtype H3N8, that causes respiratory infection in dogs. There have been 3 confirmed cases in Oregon in 2013.
October 10, 2013
Reportable Diseases
Oregon Administrative Rules require veterinarians to report certain diseases to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
October 8, 2013
OSHA Changes Take Effect December 1, 2013
December 1, 2013 is the deadline set by OSHA for employers, including veterinary practices, to have trained their healthcare team on the new label elements and safety data sheet format.
September 30, 2013
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus can affect humans, horses, and many types of birds. It is carried by mosquitoes, which become carriers by feeding on infected birds.
September 24, 2013
Fall's Seasonal Hazards for Pets
Now that summer has drawn to an end, it’s important to remember all those upcoming seasonal toxins that we need to be aware of! With Halloween and Thanksgiving right around the corner, now's the time to educate yourself on the pet poisons that are around your house commonly seen by Pet Poison Helpline (PPH) during this time of the year.
September 17, 2013
Employer Requirement to Provide Notice of Healthcare Exchange
Recently we sent a letter to all practice owners informing them of their duty to provide notice to all employees of the healthcare exchange that will be starting in 2014. We have received some calls about this issue in relation to the requirement to notify employees by a letter sent through US mail (using a stamp). We cannot recommend to you how to inform your employees; we are just passing along the notice of the requirement to inform. If you have any questions about this issue, please feel free to contact us.
September 11, 2013
Veterinarians Not Eligible for NPI Numbers
An increasing number of pharmacies – mostly box-store outlets – have been asking veterinarians for an NPI number in order to fill prescriptions that are called in by the practitioner. However, the AVMA has recently learned from the Department of Human Services (DHHS) that veterinarians are definitively not eligible to procure National Provider Identifier numbers.
September 11, 2013
Oregon Animal Health Foundation Human-Animal Bond Photo Contest Winner Announced
The Oregon Animal Health Foundation's Human-Animal Bond Photo Contest was held during this year's Fair, and we received many wonderful and touching entries. We're so pleased to see the depth of the connection between you and your pets and equines. Congratulations to Jason Larsen, who submitted the winning photo (taken by Erin Coates) and was chosen as our Grand Prize winner!
