Monthly Archives: February 2011

FDA Warns Pet Owners on the Dangers of Xylitol Ingestion in Dogs and Ferrets The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers about the risks associated with the accidental consumption of xylitol by dogs and ferrets. Xylitol is a sugar … Continue reading →

Help recruiting dogs for UK EPIC study Veterinary surgeons are being called on to help recruit dogs for a clinical study called EPIC – the Evaluation of Pimobendan In dogs with Cardiomegaly caused by pre-clinical mitral valve disease (MVD).

Human Medication Can Be Dangerous For Pets What should you do when your pet appears to be suffering the maladies as you are? Do not reach for the human medicines until you talk to your veterinarian, said Dr. Carolynn MacAllister, … Continue reading →

H1N1 Flu Confirmed In Wisconsin Cat – First Confirmed Case Since January 2010 Laboratory tests confirmed that a 6-year-old cat in Wisconsin contracted the H1N1 influenza virus, the first confirmed case of H1N1 in a U.S. pet since January 2010.

Cornell University Seeks Large Pups for Arthritis Study A Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine researcher says she may have developed a cure for large breed dogs that develop arthritis as adults after suffering from a common forelimb lameness when … Continue reading →

New study aims to eradicate painful disease in Labradors UK scientists hope to create a non-invasive diagnostic test that will assess genetic risk for hip and elbow dysplasia in Labrador retreivers at an earlier stage than is currently possible.

AB Science: First US Sale of Masitinib in Canine Mast Cell Tumors AB Science SA, a pharmaceutical company specialising in the research, development and commercialisation of protein kinase inhibitors (PKIs), announced today the launch of the commercialisation and the first … Continue reading →

Pet Insurance Company Releases Top Breeds Affected by Heart Disease In honor of American Heart Month, pet insurance company Trupanion has released a list of pet breeds prone to heart disease, according to pet insurance claims received from the company’s … Continue reading →

FDA Announces Upcoming Shortage of Vetsulin for Dogs and Cats in the Critical Need Program The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today an anticipated shortage of Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension), a product used to treat diabetes mellitus in … Continue reading →

Recession Impacts Many Veterinary Incomes Veterinarians are feeling the impact of the recession, and it’s hitting many with salary decreases, according to the 2011 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Report on Veterinary Compensation.