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Finding a bump or lump on your pet can be scary. Most of the time they turn out to be nothing to worry about. However any bump or lump should be seen by a veterinarian to determine what it is and what if any treatment is necessary. Young pets can have them, but lumps and […]
How the FDA Approves Animal Drugs
The starting point for a new drug is an idea. It ends with the approval of a marketable drug. The FFDCA (Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act) gives the legal right to the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) to approve and regulate drugs for people and animals. A drug is defined as “articles intended for use […]
Tail Vaccinations for Cats
The figures given for injection site sarcomas are 1 to 10 cats per every 10,000 vaccinations administered. The mortality rate from these sarcomas is high. Lipomas (non-cancerous lumps) can occur more frequently at vaccination sites. Surgical removal of the cancers is recommended. However it is difficult to operate or achieve wide enough margins in certain […]



