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Three more cities approve declaw bans

November 18, 2009

California -- Three more California cities officially have banned declawing, bringing the grand total to six cities making some kind of move against the practice.

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Utah cat tests positive for H1N1 flu

November 16, 2009

It's believed to be the second confirmed case in a cat, and its owners had the virus.

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Calif. cities rush to ban cat declawing

November 13, 2009

California -- In attempt to get their ordinances approved before a new state law takes affect that will prevent cities from passing legislation that will interfere with state-regulated professions like veterinary medicine, at least five cities have passed or are about to pass laws banning cat declawing.

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PetSmart recalls beef hoof chews

November 5, 2009

Phoenix, Ariz. -- PetSmart is voluntarily recalling two Dentley's Beef Hoof products, manufactured by Pet Carousel Inc. in Sanger, Calif., due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the FDA.

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FDA issues alert about veterinary insulin medication

November 3, 2009

National Report -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on the possible variation in the amounts of crystalline zinc insulin contained in the formulation of Vetsulin.

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Wysong recalls more dry dog food exposed to moisture

October 30, 2009

Midland, Mich. -- Natural pet-food manufacturer Wysong Corp. recalled more batches of dry dog food because of moisture contamination that led to mold in other batches.

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Oklahoma City to donate cadavers to vet school

October 23, 2009

Oklahoma City -- City council members voted unanimously to skip the landfill and give animals euthanized at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter to Oklahoma State University?s (OSU) veterinary college for use in teaching students and technicians.

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Researchers to study benefits of fostering shelter dogs

October 20, 2009

Do foster pet parents derive the same health benefits as pet owners?

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Novartis donating parasite protection to 1,100 service dogs

October 19, 2009

Smithtown, N.Y. -- America's VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind announced a partnership with Novartis Animal Health US, which is providing a one-year supply of its Sentinel Flavor Tabs, a broad-spectrum preventive against five major parasites, for 1,100 canine graduates, dogs in training and puppies of both organizations.

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