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Valentine’s Day Safety Tips for Pet Owners
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with this holiday of love comes gifts, many of which include candies and flowers. The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline share some of the most common culprits of pet poisonings related to these well-intentioned gifts.
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.
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.
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.
Oregon Public Health Issues Blue-Green Algae Advisories: Toxic to Dogs & People
Health advisories for blue-green algae levels have been issued for various bodies of water in Oregon. Children and pets are particularly susceptible to this toxin.
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
Dental Care for Your Rabbit, Exotic or Pocket Pet
The need for dental care isn't limited to dogs and cats. Rabbits, exotics and pocket pets need dental care, too!
2012 OVMA Membership Directory & Resource Guide: Now Available to Members
Members can login to download and print the 2012 OVMA membership directory.
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.
Dental Care for Your Pet: February is Pet Dental Health Month
February is National Pet Dental Health month. Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem affecting adult dogs and cats. Nearly 80% of all dogs and cats over the age of three have periodontal (gum) disease.
