Regulatory

Just approved: Generic clomipramine for canine separation anxiety

Make way for a potentially less expensive option to add to your behavior management arsenal.

Human surgeons operating on dogs: When good intentions aren't enough

His heart may have been in the right place, but an Atlanta orthopedic surgeon has voluntarily shut down his nonprofit organization after backlash from area veterinarians.

San Francisco veterinary staff protest unfair labor practices

Protesters (not including veterinarians) at VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists say theyre fighting for better pay, health benefits and improved work conditions.

FDA cautions consumers about Texas Tripe raw pet food recall

The FDA is advising pet owners not to feed their dogs and cats certain lots of the companys raw pet food after samples from some of the lots tested positive for Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes.

Government tries to clarify rules for emotional support animals on flights

Department of Transportation offers guidance on what it will and wont enforce when it comes to dogs (or cats, or horses, or snakes) traveling with emotionally fragile airline passengers.

FDA, CDC: Throw out your pig ear treats right now

Tracking 127 human cases of salmonellosis with ties to pig ear dog treats, two government agencies warn pet owners and retailers to discard the product.