The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has said that the number of H3N2v reported cases in the U.S. Since July, 2012 has reached 224 as of today (August 17th). The CDC notes that so far the virus has not spread readily from person to person. Exposure to pigs seems to be the source […]
12/28/11 Petrus Feed & Seed Stores Inc. recalled it’s dry dog food – 21% Protein Dog Food in 40lb. Petrus feed bags. The product was manufactured with corn which tested above acceptable levels for Aflatoxin. The products were manufactured by Cargill at its LeCompte, Louisiana facility between 12/1/10 through 1/2/1/11. Updated lot numbers are 4K1011 […]
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 […]
