Cities receive certification for pet friendlinessJuly 10, 2019Twenty-five North American cities have been included in the first-ever list of “Better Cities for Pets”-certified municipalities.
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Boehringer Ingelheim brand wins international awardJuly 10, 2019Boehringer Ingelheim’s Frontline has been named “Brand of the Year” in the Animalis Edition of the World Branding Awards.
Bayer and Elanco rumored to be mergingJuly 10, 2019A significant animal health merger might be in the works between pharmaceutical company Bayer and Elanco Animal Health.
FDA approves ProHeart 12July 8, 2019The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has approved ProHeart 12 (moxidectin) extended release injectable suspension for dogs one year and older.
What does FDA's DCM alert mean?July 8, 2019Last week brought a revealing announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). After frequent and persistent petitioning from veterinarians, veterinary nutritionists, and caregivers, the FDA finally released a list of the brands that have been linked to cases of diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Since June 27, my inbox and social media sites have been blowing up with shares, retweets, and emails from concerned friends and family. The story was even picked up by major new outlets such as CNN and ABC, adding to the fervor. But I'm conflicted about this report. On one hand, certain pet food manufacturers have taken a very cavalier approach to their diet's role in this preventable and potentially deadly disease. Because only a relatively "small percentage" of dogs develop diet-associated DCM on their foods, they insist there is no problem, ignoring the overwhelming evidence to the contrary. On the other hand, the FDA's report paints a broad stroke over specific brands and is being interpreted (at least by the concerned friends and owners I've talked to) as an indictment of all "grain-free" diets or of certain manufacturers, which is a less than helpful oversimplification of a complex problem. As I advised in my …
AVMA welcomes return of health planJuly 5, 2019Following a hiatus of approximately five years, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has announced the return of an employer-based health insurance program for its members.
RUSVM honored for dedication to One HealthJuly 5, 2019The Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) has received a $2,000 award from the One Health Commission in recognition of its commitment to the transdisciplinary approach to medicine.
FDA updates on potential connection between certain diets and canine DCMJuly 3, 2019The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing its investigation into certain diets and a heightened risk of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), and for the first time, has named the brands most frequently linked to the condition.
Cannabis poisoning calls up whopping 765 percentJuly 3, 2019In response to a recent spike in marijuana poisonings, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding veterinarians to warn their clients of the potential dangers associated with animal consumption of cannabis.
IDEXX CEO on medical leave after cycling accidentJuly 3, 2019Jonathan Ayers, president, CEO, and chair of IDEXX Laboratories, has taken a leave of absence following a serious bicycling accident on June 27.
