January 2012
7 posts
Not Veterinary Related but ... Guarding a Child's...
Quite a few of our clients have asked us about ways to protect their children on home computers from getting themselves into places they shouldn’t be (porn sites, etc.).
With more and more children getting mobile cell phones, ipods, tablets, etc. parents might want to think a little harder on how to protect young eyes in those places.
The following article is one that I read this...
If you use a Symantec Product - be warned
I am just letting our clients know that if you are using a Symantec product such as ‘360’ for your security / antivirus. You should reconsider. They have been compromised.
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/01/symantec-source-code-leaked/
Answering service test today - pute.us
Our Administrator Eneri will be out for Jury duty today (and hopefully not much longer :)). We have decided to test a new answering service for our clients. The ultimate goal of using an answering service is to eliminate the “leave a message” option. So if Eneri or someone else is on the phone. Someone still answers.
Welcome to 2012
We had a great 2011. Our best year yet. We are working hard to make some cool changes for everyone. Keep your eyes peeled here.
-Gary
July 2011
10 posts
Austin — Texas may soon allow non-veterinarians to perform certain equine dental procedures under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
Helena, Mont. — Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer vetoed an attempt by Montana lawmakers to reduce the statute of limitations on medical malpractice claims.
Have You Heard? Be sure no butts are about →
Discarded or carelessly stored cigarettes and cigarette butts can be easily found by pets and children. Hear all about the toxic effects that can occur when such rubbish is consumed.
Bel Air, Md. ? The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) appointed Christopher Carpenter, DVM, MBA as its new executive director.
Denver — The idea was to create a program to offer pet owners high-deductible, low-cost pet insurance policies to help defray costs of veterinary care.
Denver— New state rules in Colorado places veterinary students under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians.
National Report ? Pet owners should price shop on veterinary care, according an August 2011 report by Consumer Reports.
Los Alamos — Veterinarians and New Mexico state authorities scrambled to evacuate hundreds of pets and livestock during a forced evacuation of Los Alamos, N.M.
Hillsborough, N.J. — With feline visits still on the decline, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) have developed a new set of guidelines that they hope will make trips to the veterinarian less stressful for cats.
Macon, Ga. — A U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia ruled that sales of PetArmor Plus by Cipla Ltd. and Velcera Inc. infringed on Merial’s patents covering its flea-and-tick product FRONTLINE Plus.
June 2011
9 posts
Boxmeer, Netherlands — Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, a division of Merck, announced today that it will now use the name Merck Animal Health.
St. Louis — Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. is voluntarily recalling about 870 bags of dry cat food shipped to customers in Colorado, Idaho and Oregon.
Washington, D.C. ? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) upped the mileage rate deduction to 55.5 cents for the last six months of the year.
Vernon, Conn. — Bravo! is voluntarily recalling some of its pig ear chews because of a possible Salmonella contamination.
Yay phones (sarcasm) :(
Yay phones! :( we are having some phone issues today. We recommend clients send email requests for support to: service@putefix.com
National Report — Reports of new equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) cases originating from a Utah cutting horse event are slowing, veterinarians report, but new cases from secondary exposures remain a top concern.
Austin — Swine brucellosis has been completely eradicated in Texas, veterinary officials report.
Rockville, Md. — Primal Pet Foods recalled its Feline Chicken & Salmon foods because of possible Salmonella contamination, reports FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine.
May 2011
5 posts
Secondary exposures now make up about half of all confirmed equine herpes virus cases.
Washington — A long-awaited National Academy of Sciences study on veterinary workforce trends has been delayed again. The report is tentatively scheduled for release this summer.
Schaumburg, Ill. — After three years, AVMA Ed is ending its online continuing education, reports the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Washington — A new federal bill to motivate veterinarians to work in shortage areas like rural large- and mixed-animal medicine or public health was introduced May 24 in the U.S. Senate.
Joplin, Mo. — With one veterinary practice already destroyed and more storms threatening, rescue workers are pouring into Joplin to offer aid to storm victims and their pets.
April 2011
11 posts
Schaumburg, Ill. — A new report is calling for major organizational change within the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Atlanta, Ga. — Bulldogs are on the no-fly list at Delta, after a report last year by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) highlighted higher rates of in-flight deaths for the breed.
Banfield releases major veterinary study showing spike in diabetes, dental disease and otitis externa.
Image Quiz: Cytology—A dyspneic calico... →
What’s causing this cat’s respiratory problems?
See the progress one year after the oil spill.
Washington ? Legislation targeting a shortage of public-health veterinarians passed the House of Representatives?a development lauded by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Ithaca, N.Y. ? Cornell has voluntarily quarantined the equine hospital at its College of Veterinary Medicine after confirming two cases of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1).
Census by Mars Veterinary reveals new data on mixed breeds.
National Report — A human drug sometimes used by veterinarians to treat certain prostate conditions has been recalled due to a possible mislabeling error, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Landsdale, Pa. — Veterinarian David Rapoport sits in a Pennsylvania prison without bail while he awaits a court date to face charges that he murdered his mistress, a veterinary technician, and her unborn child.
March 2011
34 posts
Atlanta, Ga. — Georgia legislators have pulled veterinary services from a list of new items to tax to boost state revenues.
National Report — A new online has been made available to stakeholders beef and dairy industries to help quickly disseminate new information about animal care and food safety practices.
Thibodaux, La. — The untimely death of a young veterinarian has inspired others to create a scholarship in his name at his alma mater, the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
A Vet's Tail: Family Felidae: Part 1 - An... →
vetstail-deactivated20110306:
No one can deny that the cat family is amongst the coolest. From the African Wildcat (Felis libyca) to the leopard (Panthera pardus) every single one looks like it could eviscerate you whilst looking distinctly cuddly at the same time. Here I am taking a step back from the individuals and…
Diatribes Of A Veterinarian: Pruritus →
veterinarianjoske:
An itch in animals manifests itself in scratching, biting, traumatic hair loss or even auto-mutilation. You don’t have to be a veterinarian to recognize an itch: anyone can cough up the mental picture of their dog scooting his butt over the precious, newly installed Armenian carpet.
But itching…
