Ambiguity, shorthand can lead to med errors, FDA warnsJune 7, 2021Much like how FDA monitors medication errors that affect people, the agency watches out for mistakes that may harm animals, too.
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Topical feline parasite protection gets FDA green lightMay 28, 2020The generic form of a broad spectrum treatment for preventing heartworm, fleas, and other parasites in cats has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Generic equine sedative OKed by FDAMay 1, 2020Detomidine hydrochloride is used to manage pain in both mature horses and yearlings when undergoing minor surgical procedures, such as the repairing of skin lacerations, as well as diagnostics.
Stay alert of possible ivermectin misuse amid pandemic, FDA warnsApril 13, 2020Animal health professionals should be on the lookout for the potential misuse of a human- and animal-prescribed antiparasitic drug thought to be a possible treatment for COVID-19.
Antimicrobials see second-lowest year for salesDecember 11, 2019Antimicrobials for use in food-producing animals have maintained low volume of sales and distribution in recent years.
Ellipse defibrillators, Agilia infusion pumps recalledAugust 15, 2019The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA-CVM) has announced the voluntary recall two devices.
