Veterinary ear drugs have accidentally contacted eyes of both people and dogs, causing harm and irritation, according to reports.
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SCA Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling products, mainly analgesics, that were distributed to both veterinary and human hospitals.
Despite efforts to repeal or replace, veterinarians still need to be aware of health insurance regulationsfor themselves and their employees.
Agency allows more professionals to complete training in hopes of preventing spread of zoonotic disease, among other goals.
Group hopes to have registered veterinary nurse credential adopted in three states by July 2018.
Clinicians must check a state database for pet owner drug abuse before prescribing opioids or benzodiazepinesbut the new law wont prevent them from prescribing those medications even when they suspect abuse.
The drug, manufactured by Zoetis, is used to treat cases of noise aversion.
One seeks to end a tax on awards to rural practitioners, the other would require veterinarians to hand over a written prescription for every medication.
The novel-concept veterinary school can reapply for accreditation in June.
Former Georgia governor, UGA alumnus vows to be a good steward of U.S. land, protect interests of farmers and ranchers.
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The hormones, which come from items made with livestock gullets, can cause hyperthyroidism in veterinary patients.
Zoetis releases Diroban (melarsomine dihydrochloride) injection amid long-term shortage issues.
The drug Paccal Vet-CA1to treat mammary and squamous cell carcinomaswas withdrawn at the manufacturer's request.
Licensure is no longer a requirement to practice animal massage in the state.
USDA site wipes records concerning animal welfare violations; HSUS takes action.
Regulatory freeze means rule has yet to be entered into Federal Register, the last step in making it official.
Some applaud USDAs final ruling on safeguards against soring. Organizations in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry threaten legal action.
Fluorouracil cream is dangerous even in small amounts, agency states.
The agency says the powder can cause "severe airway inflammation, hypersensitivity reactions and allergic reactions."
Lots of 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty distributed between December 20 and January 3.
Increasingly complex legislation means veterinarians must be extra-vigilant in their drug management practices.
Resignations come after critical report by Texas regulatory commission
The worms, affecting Key deer as well as domestic pets, haven't been spotted in the U.S. since 1960.
Starting in January, honey producers will have to turn to veterinarians for their antimicrobial needs.
Currently, no animal cell-based products are FDA-approved, the agency says.
Pending FTC approval of Merial acquisition, BI will sell Duramune, ULTRA, Fel-O-Vax and other lines.
Antibiotics that are medically important to people will soon be off-limits for growth promotion in livestock. And after Jan. 1, DVMs will decide what's medically necessary in animal feeds and what's not.
The proposal would strengthen anti-soring regulations and bring them in line with existing U.S. Equestrian Federation standards.
Statements indicating that pet food can extend dogs' lives are false, unproved, agency rules.
New group aims to focus veterinary resources, promote timeliness in decisions regarding antimicrobials.
