It is our goal to keep
you, our clients, informed as to veterinary issues that
may impact your companion animal. Please follow
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for timely information.
2009 H1N1 Flu Virus Outbreak - AVMA
Reports
The AVMA (American Veterinary Medical
Association) has released Public Health
reports regarding pets and the H1N1 flu
virus. Please click on the
following link to access these reports.
http://www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/new_virus/default.asp
Pet Food Recall Information
Diamond Pet Foods & Wysong
November 2, 2009 Several
companies have recently recalled certain
cat foods deficient in thiamine, dog
foods containing mold, and dog foods
that could contain plastic.
Diamond Pet Foods recalled several lots
of cat foods deficient in thiamine that
Diamond manufactured for Premium Edge
Pet Foods. The recall applies to Premium
Edge Finicky Adult Cat food and Premium
Edge Adult Cat Hairball Management food
with date codes of RAF0501A22X 18 lb.,
RAF0501A2X 6 lb., RAF0802B12X 18 lb.
(BB30FEB11), RAH0501A22X 18 lb.,
RAH0501A2X 6 lb. The dates of
manufacture are May 28 and Aug. 30.
Wysong recalled certain lots of dry dog
foods containing mold - but no
mycotoxins - that the company
manufactured in June and July. The
recall affects lots 090617, 090624,
090706, and 090720 of Wysong Maintenance
dog food and lot 090623 of Wysong Senior
dog food.
Nutro
Products Announce Cat Food Recall
May 21, 2009 Nutro Products announce a voluntary
recall of a limited range of dry cat food products. For
detailed information regarding this recall, please see
the company website at
www.nutroproducts.com.
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Despite its name, there is no
evidence to date that this
particular virus originated in pigs
or is spread from pigs to people.
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Even though there is no evidence
this new virus is found in pigs,
swine practitioners have stepped up
their surveillance.
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There is no reason to question the
safety of your food.
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While there is no evidence this
virus has been found in pigs,
even if it were, proper
preparation would kill the
virus.
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As always, practice proper food
hygiene when preparing meals.
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This virus is spread from person to
person.
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The incubation period is estimated
at 1 to 8 days, typically about 48
hours.
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Be vigilant. Visit your physician if
you experience flu-like symptoms.
The list of recalled products containing
peanut derivatives, compiled by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, has grown over the last few days, with
seven additional pet-food products being added.
Press Release
Mars Petcare
US Voluntary Limited Food Recall
September 16,
2008
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of products
manufactured at its Everson, Pennsylvania facility. The
pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of
potential contamination with Salmonella
serotype Schwarzengrund. This voluntary recall only
affects the United States.
Mars Petcare US
Possible New
Strain of Parvo Hits West Michigan
August 28,
2008 On Friday, August 22nd a press release went out
titled 'Highly Virulent or New Strain of Parvo in Kent
County.' Although the claim that this is 'highly
virulent or new' has not been verified, MVMA (Michigan
Veterinary Medical Association) wanted to make members
aware of the situation. This strain of Parvo (Parvo2c)
has been suspected as the cause of death for at least
three adult canines in Kent County, according to
officials at the Humane Society of Kent County.
Press Release
Michigan Veterinary
Association
Canine
Brucellosis, Brucella
Canis
August 7,
2008 An
investigation by the Michigan Department of
Agriculture’s (MDA) Animal Industry Division identified
three Brucella canis (CB) positive “designer” dog
breeding facilities in Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford
counties that provided small cross-bred lap dogs to pet
shops and individuals throughout the state. Authorities
also found two Van Buren County purebred dogs imported
from a kennel in Indiana to be positive for CB. Indiana
animal health officials are following up in that state.
Michigan Veterinary Association -
Department of Agriculture
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