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Warning added to euthanasia products
The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine is adding an environmental warning to labels of pentobarbital-containing euthanasia
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Use of prescription drugs in veterinary medicine
Veterinary prescription drugs are those drugs restricted by federal law to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
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Amoxicillin: Will a human drug shortage affect veterinarians?
A shortage of some amoxicillin products used in human medicine could affect veterinarians who use the drugs in an extra-label manner. No shortage of…
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Out of Rockville and Laurel
Certain Collies and other breeds of herding dogs as well as hounds are sensitive to the avermectin class of drugs. In fact, ivermectin-sensitive…
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Reporting veterinary drug shortages to the FDA
The FDA defines a medically necessary veterinary product as a product that is used to treat or prevent a serious disease
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ACLAM takes stance, addresses threats to medical research
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine has issued a position statement on animal experimentation.
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FDA warns that compounding clenbuterol is illegal
In recent years, the availability of illegal clenbuterol formulations, produced as "compounded" drug product, has
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FDA issues warnings over CBD for animals
Food and Drug Administration officials warned four companies that they were illegally marketing cannabidiol products for animal use.
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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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DEA toughens iodine regulations
The Drug Enforcement Administration has increased controls on iodine, effective Aug. 1, in an effort to prevent drug traffickers from diverting the…
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Organizations warn against hemp in pet food, livestock feed
Seventeen organizations sent a joint letter that encourages agriculture and state government leaders to wait for results of safety studies before…
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FDA-CVM works to address concerns about pergolide supplies
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine announced May 11 that it recognizes veterinarians and horse
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FDA warns that topical drug for humans can be deadly to pets
As of September, the Food and Drug Administration had received 14 reports involving 20 dogs that had been accidentally exposed to topical…
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USDA awards $3.2M in 2022 to support rural veterinary services
A project at Michigan State University to train veterinary students and practicing veterinarians in honeybee medicine was among 20 recipients of a…
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Meet the AVMA president-elect candidates
The candidates for 2022-23 AVMA president-elect—Drs. Grace Bransford and Rena Carlson—spoke to AVMA News about their reasons for running for the AVMA…
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Summit addresses rise of antiparasitic resistance
Preventing parasiticide resistance in veterinary medicine is the theme of the 2022 Global Health Summit, which will be held Monday, Aug. 1, during…
Over-the-counter antimicrobials changing to prescription-only
The FDA has outlined its process for changing certain medically important antimicrobial drugs from over-the-counter (OTC) to prescription (Rx). Rx…
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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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Advocate for animal hospitals wins AVMA Award
Dr. Link Welborn, owner of six animal hospitals in Tampa, Florida, accepted The AVMA Award on July 30 during the keynote at AVMA Convention 2022. The…
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FDA to enhance pharmaceutical good manufacturing practices
The Food and Drug Administration announced an initiative to enhance the regulation of pharmaceutical manufacturing
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Intended use of therapeutic diets as drugs dictates VCPR requirement
Therapeutic or "prescription" diets must be dispensed within a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
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FDA seeks to clear up confusion about compounding
Posted on October 1, 2003 Agency announces new compliance policy guide on compounding drugs for use in animals The Food and Drug Administration…
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Researchers create, evaluate prion-free cattle
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service has announced initial results of research involving
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Case against Wedgewood pharmacy dismissed
A wrongful-death suit brought against Wedgewood Village Pharmacy, of Swedesboro, N.J., was dismissed by the U.S. District Court
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Nitrofuran ban in effect
The AVMA reminds veterinarians that the Food and Drug Administration has prohibited all uses of nitrofuran drugs