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FDA approves Zoetis’ multiple-parasite preventive
Zoetis received approval in February from the Food and Drug Administration for its new Simparica Trio, the first combination drug that protects dogs…
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More options expected for treating rare conditions in dogs and cats
The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine announced plans to increase the maximum numbers of dogs and cats that can be…
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New videos explain and demystify pet dental health
How are you celebrating National Pet Dental Health Month? AVMA's toolkit is packed with practical resources that help you spread the word about the…
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Key legislation approved to support animal drug development
The federal government has approved continued collection of user fees that support veterinary drug development—legislation that AVMA’s then-president…
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Horse racing eyes changes to stay relevant
The horse racing industry has some very real problems to contend with these days as statistics show the sport has been in decline
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Carfentanil linked to 1,200 human deaths
In 10 states, more than 1,200 people died in one year from overdoses connected with an opioid used to sedate large animals.
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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PPA loss leaves veterinarians looking for alternatives
On Nov 3, the FDA announced a decision to initiate rule making to classify phenylpropanolamine as not generally recognized as
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Topical gels: An option for panicky pill takers?
There are over 100 drugs advertised as products that can be administered topically to veterinary patients
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Bayer wins legal actions against sales policy violators
Bayer HealthCare LLC's Animal Health Division recently won two battles against unauthorized sellers of its Advantage (imidacloprid) topical solution. …
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Brakke study: Pet health product sales migrate to online sources
About 31% of pet owners are sourcing at least some of their pet health products online, according to a new study from Brakke Consulting Inc.
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New FDA guidance addresses medically important antimicrobials
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidance to facilitate veterinary oversight of all animal antimicrobial drugs considered…
AVMA applauds passage of legislation to enhance the review process of new and generic animal drugs
In the latest government spending bill, Congress included and passed legislation that reauthorizes the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal…
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HHS, senators request DEA reschedule marijuana
Legislators are seeking to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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FDA warns compounders, veterinarians
FDA warns compounders, veterinarians The Food and Drug Administration has issued at least five warning letters to …
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Human rabies vaccines temporarily limited
IMOVAX Rabies, a rabies vaccine manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, will be temporarily unavailable for pre-exposure prophylaxis in the United
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Conditional license issued for West Nile vaccine for horses
Conditional license issued for West Nile vaccine for horses The Department of Agriculture in August
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Man accused of selling fake cancer cures, preying on grieving dog owners
A drug researcher previously convicted of killing his wife is now accused of selling fraudulent treatments for canine cancer.
Microchips and Check the Chip Day toolkit
Help make family reunions happen. Encourage microchipping and remind pet owners to keep chip registrations up to date with these easy-to-use…
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Medically important antibiotics to move from OTC to Rx
By June 2023, all medically important antibiotics will require veterinary oversight to be used in animals, even if the animals are not intended for…
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Walking the talk
Dr. Kathleen M. Anderson is thankful for the mentorship she’s received over the years.
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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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Pet population still on the rise, with fewer pets per household
Preliminary results from a survey of over 2,000 pet owners indicate that pet populations and the percentage of households owning pets have increased,…
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FDA rejects petition to ban rBST
In April the FDA-CVM denied a citizen's petition requesting that the agency rescind its approval of a recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST) product…
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Phenylbutazone use surveyed, caution advised
The Department of Agriculture has not been testing specifically for phenylbutazone residues in dairy cows,