News
April 18, 2013
Ensure Your Legal Ability to Transport and Dispense Controlled Substances
The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association has partnered with the American Veterinary Medical Association to help ensure that you and your colleagues can legally carry and use controlled substances in ambulatory and mobile practices.
April 17, 2013
USDA Livestock Traceability System
On February 5, 2010, the USDA announced it would be discontinuing the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), which had been designed to help producers and animal health officials respond to animal disease events in the United States. A replacement system for animal traceability will be developed.
April 16, 2013
Pets Need ID: Collars, Tags, Microchips | Finding Lost Pets
Does your pet wear an ID tag? Is it microchipped? These two forms of identification could help you to be reunited with your pet should it become lost.
April 16, 2013
Breeder's Choice Recalls Single Batch of Active Care Biscuits Healthy Dog Treats Due to Mold
Breeder’s Choice has recalled a single batch of Active Care Biscuits Healthy Dog Treats due to mold discovered in one of the lots of dog biscuits.
April 11, 2013
Iverhart Plus Chewables Heartworm Preventive Recalled
Virbac has issued a voluntary recall for six lots of their heartworm preventive, Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables, due to a failure to meet stability specifications during the life of the product.
April 10, 2013
Lyme Disease & Ticks
Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease affecting both dogs and humans. April is Lyme Disease prevention month.
April 4, 2013
Pet First Aid Kit
If you own a pet, make sure you have a first aid kit at home. Here are several items pet owners should have in a first aid kit.
April 3, 2013
BARF World Recalls Lamb Diet and Combination Diet Due to Salmonella
BARF World has recalled bags of Lamb Diet and Combination Diet with the Best By Date of 7/27/2013 (07272013).
April 3, 2013
Bravo! Recalls 3 Raw Diets for Dogs and Cats Due to Salmonella Risk
Bravo has recalled three raw diets for dogs and cats due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination.
April 2, 2013
Heartworm Disease
Heartworm is a serious, life-threatening disease that can affect both dogs and cats. The infection may cause inflammation and thickening of the pulmonary arteries, damage to the heart, liver and kidneys, and, if untreated, can lead to heart disease and death.
