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July 2, 2014
Tramadol to Become Schedule IV Controlled Substance
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has published its decision to add Tramadol as a controlled substance. The rule becomes effective August 18 of this year.
June 30, 2014
2014 Compensation & Benefits Survey Results Now Available
This survey updates our data from 2012, when we previously published similar survey results. The OVMA is one of only a few state associations that compiles and provides such information to its members. We are asking practice owners and/or managers to complete this survey on behalf of their clinics. The more who participate, the more accurate and relevant the data will be, especially in more rural areas of the state.
June 27, 2014
Compensation & Benefits Survey Results (2014)
This survey was conducted by the OVMA in 2014 allow our members to evaluate their compensation and benefit policies compared to those of other OVMA members.
June 23, 2014
Fourth of July Safety for Pets & Horses
4th of July celebrations might be a lot of fun for people, but they can be downright scary for our animals, especially cats, dogs and horses.
June 12, 2014
Foreclosing on Liens Involving Unretrieved Animals
Learn how to foreclose on liens involving animals left at your clinic after services were rendered.
June 5, 2014
PGG/HSC Feed Company Recalls 50 Pound Packages of Champion Lamb Texturized B30 Due to High Copper Levels
PGG/HSC Feed Company, LLC has recalled 50 pound packages of its Champion Lamb Texturized B30 product due to higher than allowable copper levels. The product was manufactured in February 2014 and carries the UPC code UPC-748252483805 located in the bottom left corner of a white label attached to a Payback bag with a photo of a lamb.
June 3, 2014
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Recalls 62 Bags of “Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed™” Dry Dog Food (CA, NV, HI) Due to Salmonella
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. of Topeka, KS is voluntarily recalling 62 bags of Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed™ dry dog food as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The suspect product, part of a single production run, was distributed to 17 veterinary clinic and pet store customers in California, Hawaii and Nevada between April 24 and May 13, 2014.
May 28, 2014
Pet Center, Inc. Recalls 3 Oz. Bag of Lamb Crunchy’s Dog Treats Due to Salmonella
Pet Center, Inc of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling its 3 oz. bag of Lamb Crunchy’s dog treats (LAM-003) (UPC# 727348200038) with date code 122015, product of USA, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
May 15, 2014
Bravo® Issues Nationwide Recall of Pet Food for Dogs and Cats
Bravo is recalling select lots and product(s) of Bravo Pet Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
May 12, 2014
Dog Bites Can Be Prevented: May 18-24, 2014 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week
Every year, there are approximately 4.5 million people bitten by dogs, with children between the ages of five and nine the most likely to be bitten. The good news is that dog bites *are* preventable. It’s up to people, not dogs, to stop dog bites.
