It’s Thunderstorm Season – try a Thundershirt for your dog!

Thundershirt uses gentle, constant pressure to calm your dog, effectively aiding anxiety, fearfulness, barking and more.

http://www.thundershirt.com/

More recalls for ointments used in veterinary medicine by Frank’s Pharmacy!

http://www.rttnews.com/1893830/frank-s-pharmacy-recalls-sterile-human-veterinary-prescriptions.aspx?type=ts&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=sitemap

More information on the chicken jerky treats from China. Most complaints involve Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brands produced by Nestle Purina PetCare Co., and Milo’s Kitchen Home-style Dog Treats, produced by the Del Monte Corp.

http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/22/11798368-nearly-1000-dogs-now-sick-from-jerky-treats-fda-reports-say

URGENT RECALL: All sterile human and veterinary prescriptions compounded and distributed by Franck’s Pharmacy from November 21, 2011 to May 21, 2012.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm305509.htm?source=govdelivery

DRY CAT FOOD RECALL UPDATE: Diamond Foods recall update: they’ve updated the list with the cat foods recalled. Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013) and Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Cat Formula (December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013).

Link for Diamond recall of both Cat and Dog dry food. The cat food recall is new!

http://diamondpetrecall.com/kirkland/

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Gary Landsberg addresses the short-term vs. long-term solutions for clients whose dogs exhibit this form of noise reactivity.

http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Behavior/Video-Treating-storm-phobias/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/717775

http://www.thundershirt.com/

 

A Pennsylvania family of three is receiving post-exposure rabies vaccinations because a bat found in their home tested positive for rabies. If you find a bat in your home, it should be tested for rabies. Don’t mess with rabies, folks – you’ll lose. THIS IS ANOTHER REASON TO KEEP YOUR PET’S VACCINATED.

http://triblive.com/news/1849172-74/rabies-bat-bats-department-health-pennsylvania-tested-according-agriculture-allegheny

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! A benefit in memory of the late, great Karl Mueller. Proceeds benefit Karl’s Fund at the Minnesota Medical Foundation.

 

http://www.thecedar.org/events/2012/06/17/kill-kancer-benefit-featuring-magnolias-golden-smog-special-guest-chan-poling-jord

JUNE 17, 2012 – doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15.00. Proceeds benefit Karl’s Fund (Karl Mueller) at the Minnesota Medical Foundation.

http://enterthesoulasylum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=951 The Karl fund is a research fund Karl’s wife Mary Beth had created. She has also set up a special page on Facebook about the fund.

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MY FACEBOOK URL IS FINALLY PRETTY!

www.facebook.com/housecallvetcare

From the AVMA and HouseCall VetCARE: Deepest sympathies to those who lost their beloved pets (and patients) when an arsonist set fire to Tucumcari Animal Hospital in Tucumcari, New Mexico. We hope they catch the [insert word of your choice here] that did this. PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION!

http://www.kasa.com/dpps/news/crime/50-animals-die-in-possible-arson_4182937