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Iverhart plus recall: Voluntary recall of Iverhart Plus!! If you still have Iverhart Plus at home from last year please check the following lot numbers on the box. Small: 120397, 120398, 120798 Medium: 120301, 120378, 121282 Large: 111394, 120377, 120379, 120831, 120127, 120434, 120678, 121110, 121283 Check with your vet on the recalled […] By Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT
If you don’t have a first aid kit for your household, now is the time to remember to get one! If you already have a first aid kit around, bravo! You can use this for your two-legged and four-legged members in your household.
Keep in mind, […] We are under a heat advisory today- please let your pets take it easy, especially if they are elderly, overweight, heavy-coated, or brachycephalic (short-nosed)! Keep walks short and aim for the cooler parts of the day. (thanks for the tip Lake Harriet Vet clinic). […] This article is from Pet Poison Helpline, please visit their Facebook site for many more good tips! SALT Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs, Horses, Cows, Birds Level of toxicity: Generally moderate to severe, life-threatening Common signs to watch for: Vomiting Diarrhea Inappetance Lethargy Walking drunk Abnormal fluid accumulation within the body Excessive thirst or urination […] http://www.aahanet.org/blog/NewStat/post/2013/04/17/768595/ Virbac-recalls-six-lots-of-Iverhart-Plus-Flavored-Chewables-due-to-efficacy-concerns.aspxVirbac recently announced that it is voluntarily recalling six lots of Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables due to efficacy concerns. According to PetMD, the heartworm preventive failed to meet stability specifications throughout the life of the product. The stability concerns prompted Virbac to send a letter to veterinarians warning that the recalled lots might not […] The FDA has taken actions regarding the use of oral ketoconazole, including limiting its use, due to liver and adrenal gland damage and potentially harmful interactions with other drugs. The FDA states that ketoconazole should not be a first-line treatment for any fungal infection. Although these recommendations are based on human use, we can expect […] Sad news from Mary and Smudge: A Tribute to Smudge Jul 24, 2013
Mary and Smudge (Courtesy Mary Lucia)
We are sending our thoughts and love to Mary Lucia and her pug Smudge. They are making a very tough decision on Thursday after learning that Smudge requires another surgery from which she is […] 11 Cat Emergencies That Need Immediate Veterinary Attention Although some emergencies come on suddenly and are anything but subtle, it is true that many others start with vague symptoms Dr. Eric Barchas | Jul 16th 2013 | In my role as an emergency veterinarian I treat some very sick cats. And I also meet some […] |
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