Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is expanding its voluntary recall of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dry dog food due to a supplier error resulting in potentially elevated levels of vitamin D in two additional product lots. "The expansion comes following an investigation prompted by Purina that…
Animal and environmental groups are concerned that reports of potentially deadly flea-and-tick collars have been ignored by the EPA for 2 years A public meeting held this week co-sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Drug Administration came up with a plan of action which is considered…
Amid rising concerns over potential adverse events and possibly deadly flea-and-tick collars, the Environmental Protection Agency's plan to transfer regulation of such products to another agency (FDA) drew skepticism from animal and environmental advocates at a virtual public meeting this week. Background Information The EPA /FDA proposal and meeting came about two…
March 7, 2023
New State Specific Pet Toxicology Map
New Interactive Tool Allows Pet Lovers to Research Potential Dangers in Their Area March is Pet Poison Prevention Month. In a effort to continue to educate pet owners and veterinary professionals about potential dangers, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline have analyzed five years of proprietary call…
December 28, 2022
Keeping pets safe during cold weather
Tips for managing winter weather from American Veterinarian Medical Association Winter wellness: Has your pet had his/her preventive care exam (wellness exam) yet? Cold weather may worsen some medical conditions such as arthritis. Your pet should be examined by a veterinarian at least once a year, and it's…
Cold Weather Suggestions from the AVMA. Just like people, pets’ cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your dog’s tolerance for cold weather, and adjust accordingly. You will probably need to shorten your…
New York Governor Signs Bill to End the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits in New York Pet Stores While the majority of pet stores in New York, both large chains and "mom and pop shops," do not sell puppies, kittens, or rabbits. There is, nonetheless, according to the…
November 2022 Public Health Report - Pet Food Packaging and more. (Updated 11/14/22 see below) A recent study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested several bags of popular pet food brands sold at many retailers and found the presence of PFAS. The toxic “forever chemicals” known as…
September 12, 2022
FDA Warns That Dogs Have Died After Licking a Common Chemotherapy Cream
The medication fluorouracil is fatal to dogs when ingested Your dog may like to lick your hand or face, but if you're using a chemotherapy cream that treats certain skin conditions, you should not allow it, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises. The medication fluorouracil is fatal…
September 1, 2022
Covid-19 Update as of September 2022
Covid - 19: Policy Update As you may know, the New York State mask mandate has expired, leaving it up to individual businesses to set their own policies. The health and safety of our Doggie U students and exhibitors is our greatest priority. With that in mind, Doggie…