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Blowfish and Pufferfish Toxicity

Blowfish and Pufferfish carry a deadly toxin. Called Tetrodotoxin, it is an extremely potent poison and is stored in the skin and internal organs of the fish. Affecting the nervous system, Tetrodotoxin continues to be poisonous when the fish is dead. Even eating a small amount of these fish can be deadly. While Blowfish and […]
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Calcium and Home-cooked Diets

Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and other trace minerals are diet necessities in order to maintain the good health of joints, bones and teeth. Bones are a great source of calcium. But home-cooked diets should contain bones. Cooked bones become soft and sliver or whole bones can pose major dangers as they travel through your pet’s system. […]
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FDA/CVM – Advises Vets of Phenobarbital Recall

Manufacturer, Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, has recalled several lots of Phenobarbital 32.4 mg. and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen 10mg./500mg., due to a label mix-up between the 2 drug products. The Phenobarbital labels were placed on the Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen bottles and the Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acepaminopen labels were placed on the Pheonbarbital bottles. Problems have been […]