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Posts tagged "FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine"

Pet Food Product Recalls, U.S. Senator Expresses Concerns

Pet Food Product Recalls, U.S. Senator Expresses Concerns
Following an increase in pet treats from China leading to animal deaths and illnesses, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their Center of Veterinary Medicine to take quick action to protect consumers and pet owners. Thank you Senator for stepping up on behalf of all family... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
February 7, 2012 at 8:33 am
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Cargill Recalls Dog Food for Elevated Aflatoxin Levels, Marksman and River Run

Cargill Recalls Dog Food for Elevated Aflatoxin Levels, Marksman and River Run
Potential elevated levels of aflatoxin is the explanation for another pet food recall (not mandated by the FDA or the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine). Cargill Animal Nutrition on Wednesday (December 29) said it was pulling two regional brands of its dry dog food – River Run and Marksman. Aflatoxins are produced by Aspergillus, a... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
December 29, 2011 at 3:47 pm
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Purina ONE Cat Food Recall

Purina ONE Cat Food Recall
Another recall – what’s most shocking is that I did hear about this not through the FDA (not listed there) or even the Purina ONE website (not listed there either)…but emails via several colleagues, and a Facebook friend. This is form the PR Newswire, and confirmed. ST. LOUIS, July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Nestle Purina... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 30, 2011 at 10:08 am
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Cat Food Recall, Dog Treats Health Alerts

Another recall of pet foods and treats. The Diamond Pet Food company just issued a voluntary recall on some bags of Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hair Ball Cat foods because of insufficient levels of thiamine (which can cause intestinal and/or neurological problems in some cats). The Associated Press indicates there are... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
December 1, 2009 at 8:34 pm
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STOP Using Vetsulin On Diabetic Pets: Contact Your Veterinarian

According to the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, consult your veterinarian before using Vetsulin until further notice. A problem with the insulin product may cause instability, which may be dangerous, creating unpredictable fluctuations in glucose levels in diabetic patients. Vetsulin is the most common insulin product used for diabetic dogs, and it’s also used for... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
November 3, 2009 at 12:22 pm
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