Pet Health Care:
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Jul 2nd, 2009
The Michigan Department of Community Health has immediately suspended the license to practice veterinary medicine of Kurt A. Henkel, D.V.M., based on his convictions in the 40th Judicial Circuit Court, Lapeer County, Michigan.
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Jun 30th, 2009
Lane County Animal Services wants your pets to have a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday.
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Jun 17th, 2009
In light of the heat-related death of a dog left in a vehicle at the Rivertown Crossings Mall in Grandville, the Kent County Animal Shelter reminds pet owners that it is NEVER acceptable to leave pets unattended in vehicles.
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Jun 16th, 2009
The European Commission adopted a proposal according to which transitional animal health requirements applicable to the movement of pet animals travelling with their owners to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Sweden and the United Kingdom are to be extended until 31 December 2011.
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Jun 13th, 2009
In light of the recent seizures of 96 young red-eared slider turtles, the Baltimore City Health Department, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, reminds the public that Maryland and federal laws prohibit the sale or public distribution of turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches and viable reptile eggs.
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Jun 4th, 2009
The diagnosis of a rabid raccoon in the Flat Rock Community of Conecuh County has prompted public officials to encourage pet owners to ensure their dogs and cats are vaccinated against the fatal disease.
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May 22nd, 2009
Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO MAX Cat Dry Foods with “Best If Used By Dates” between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010.
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May 8th, 2009
Therapy dogs might be responsible for spreading MRSA and C. Difficile. One such study suggests that canines used for pet therapy; kissed, and handled by patients might also need their paws sanitized to prevent spread of MRSA and C. Difficile.
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Apr 27th, 2009
The Nassau County Department of Health, in partnership with the Town of North Hempstead, is offering a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets on Saturday, May 16, 2009.
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Apr 17th, 2009
Current data from Health Canada's Pesticide Incident Reporting Program suggests there may be a potential for adverse reactions in cats and dogs from the use of flea and tick control products applied to the skin and sold in stores as pesticides.
