The FDA is warning people not to feed their pets Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats with lot code BESTBY 061913DEN due to salmonella contamination. In September 2012, a sample of the product tested by the Colorado Department of Agriculture was found positive for salmonella. The treats are made, packaged and distributed by Kasel Associates […]
Report from the FDA: April 17, 2015 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners, veterinarians, health care providers and pharmacists that pets are at risk of illness and death when exposed to topical pain medications containing the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) flurbiprofen. People using these medications, should use care when applying them […]
The FDA has issued the following advisory regarding reactions to NSAIDs. NSAIDs are not approved in the U.S. for long-term use in cats. The FDA has also placed a warning label on Metacam for use in cats. NSAIDs in veterinary use include carprofen (Rimadyl), indomethacin, etodolac (EctoGesic), meloxicam (metacam), zubrin (tepoxalin), previcox (firocoxilin), Novox (generic […]
