Monthly Archives: August 2011

Early Separation from Litter Increases Chances of Behavioral Problems Puppies separated from their litters early on are significantly more likely to develop potentially problematic behaviors as adults than puppies that stay with the litter for at least two months, according … Continue reading →

Richard R. DeLuca Jr. is Merck Animal Health President Merck known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, has announced the appointment of Richard R. DeLuca Jr. as executive vice president and president, Merck Animal Health, effective September 15, … Continue reading →

Nestlé to Invest in Russian Pet Food Factory Nestlé unveiled today plans to invest more than $48 million in its Purina PetCare facility in Russia to double wet pet food production there.

Court Ordered Seizure of Existing PetArmor™ Plus Products Inventory in the U.S. goes into  Effect Merial has announced that the Court-ordered seizure of Velcera’s PetArmor™ Plus products inventory in the U.S. went into effect on August 21, 2011.

FDA expands adverse drug reports The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adding a new component to adverse drug experience reports, now requiring the frequency of reactions to be added.

Canine Rabies Case in Reported in Paris A positive canine rabies case in Paris, France has been found in a puppy that orginated in Morocco, announced Dr. Jean Luc Angot, chief inspector of veterinary public health and chief veterinary officer … Continue reading →

Survey sheds light on the need to help dog owners understand their pet’s nutritional needs A survey conducted by petMD.com in partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition has revealed that 90% of dog owners do not know what proper nutrition is … Continue reading →

Novartis to launch Atopica for Cats Novartis Animal Health is to launch a treatment for chronic allergic dermatitis in cats after receiving regulatory approval in the US and EU.  Atopica for Cats (cyclosporine) will be the first medication approved in … Continue reading →

Equine Veterinarians Most Likely to Contract MRSA Results from a recent Australian study indicate that equine veterinarians in that country are up to 23 times more likely to contract antibiotic-resistant bacteria than the general public, including horse owners.

AHS offers guidance in face of Immiticide shortage to treat heartworm infection As a shortage of the heartworm treatment Immiticide® looms, the American Heartworm Society unveiled an interim management plan for veterinarians