Canine congestive heart failure chews OKedJuly 28, 2020The chews, which contain spironolactone and benazepril hydrochloride, have been approved for use with other medications (e.g. diuretics) for the management of the clinical signs of mild, moderate, or severe congestive heart failure in dogs due to atrioventricular valvular insufficiency (AVVI).
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Puppy parasiticide chews get green lightJuly 13, 2020Ensuring puppies receive early protection from fleas and ticks is the goal of a newly approved chewable parasiticide.
Cat food recalled due to excess choline chlorideJuly 7, 2020One lot of canned cat food has been recalled in the U.S. and Canada due to health concerns associated with elevated levels of choline chloride.
Canine ophthalmic emetic OKed by FDAJune 22, 2020The generic form of a dopamine agonist for inducing vomiting in canines has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Veterinary Medicine.
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).
Ensure correct usage of sterilized devices, FDA saysMay 13, 2020Clinics are being alerted of the possible misinterpretation of hydrogen peroxide indicator colors for vapor sterilization.
Report animal drug shortages ASAPMay 11, 2020FDA has issued guidance to ensure the availability of drug products during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
AHI pays $52M in animal drug fraud caseMay 6, 2020Patterson-owned Animal Health International pleaded guilty to charges earlier this year and has since paid all forfeitures, fines, and penalties in full.
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.
