Veterinary News March 2011- recalls

Posted March 2nd, 2011 by Lisa Cass, DVM

Jones Natural Chews Pig Ears (Mar 9) Since Colorado is not one of the states listed, this shouldn’t affect us here, but I wanted to post it anyway.

http://online.wsj.com/article/AP8ab4910b7d5642a0995fb1dad64e0b79.html?mod=dist_smartbrief

 

Wellness canned cat food- voluntary recall

http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/letter.aspx

Posted February 22nd, 2011 by Lisa Cass, DVM

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Veterinary News February 2011. Updated Feb 21.

Posted February 1st, 2011 by Lisa Cass, DVM

Denver Zoo gorillas being trained to join study on heart health

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_17427575

Xylitol, a sweetener found in sugarless gum: Poisonous to pets

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110219/us_ac/7896034_fda_warns_pet_owners_of_xylitol_dangers_for_animals

Can studying dogs help find the cure for breast cancer? And another reason to spay your dog!

http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/health/medical_breakthroughs/how-canines-could-be-the-key-to-curing-breast-cancer

Bears: Can unlocking the secrets to hibernation benefit human medicine?

http://www.npr.org/2011/02/18/133849231/hibernating-bears-a-metabolic-marvel?ft=1&f=1007

Having your pets sleep with you can be harmful? This has been the topic of several news articles lately. The following author disagrees:

http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/01/report_about_health_risk_of_sh.html

Fascinating! Trained Labrador can sniff out cancer

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=649419

Will the sale of pets be banned in Ft. Collins? Check it out:

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_17253595