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Last Updated: May 13, 2011 - 9:11:01 AM

Announcements
Dog Attacks: Postal Service Announces Top Dog Attack Cities
The Postal Service released statistics  highlighting the cities where the most dog attacks occur nationwide. Houston tops the list with 62 letter carriers attacked in 2010. Nationwide last year, 5,669 postal employees were attacked in more than 1,400 cities, yet that pales in comparison to the 4.7 million Americans bitten annually — the majority of whom are children.
May 13, 2011 - 9:04:51 AM

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Updated SAMHSA Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Now Available
A new, updated guide to finding local substance abuse treatment programs is now available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).   National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2008 provides information on thousands of alcohol and drug treatment programs located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and five U.S. territories.

Jun 13, 2008 - 11:44:54 AM

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Underage Drinkers: Quantity and Frequency of Alcohol Use among Underage Drinkers
Based on combined data from SAMHSA's 2005 to 2006 National Surveys on Drug Use & Health, an annual average of 28.3% of underage drinkers (10.8 million persons aged 12 to 20) drank alcohol in the past month.
Apr 7, 2008 - 11:56:51 AM

Insurance Related Press Releases
Insurance Coverage Available For Pets
There are over a 150 million pets in the U.S., many of them considered a valued member of the family, and the cost of pet ownership is increasing—Americans spent $40 billion dollars on their pets in 2005 alone. But pet owners can now choose from a variety of insurance options in order to provide coverage for their beloved animals, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)

Feb 2, 2008 - 5:20:39 PM

Insurance Related Press Releases
Pet Insurance: Insurance Coverage Available for Pets
NEW YORK, November 8, 2007 — There are over a 150 million pets in the U.S., many of them considered a valued member of the family, and the cost of pet ownership is increasing—Americans spent $40 billion dollars on their pets in 2005 alone. But pet owners can now choose from a variety of insurance options in order to provide coverage for their beloved animals, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)
Nov 12, 2007 - 9:23:13 AM

Insurance Related Press Releases
Pet Insurance: Insurance Coverage Available for Pets
NEW YORK, November 8, 2007 — There are over a 150 million pets in the U.S., many of them considered a valued member of the family, and the cost of pet ownership is increasing—Americans spent $40 billion dollars on their pets in 2005 alone. But pet owners can now choose from a variety of insurance options in order to provide coverage for their beloved animals, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)
Nov 12, 2007 - 9:23:13 AM

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Treating Pain In Your Dog
Controlling your dog’s pain is essential to his overall well-being. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs commonly used to control pain and inflammation in dogs. NSAIDs help many dogs lead more comfortable lives.
Oct 22, 2007 - 7:39:13 AM

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Resurgence of West Nile Virus in California Poses Risk to Horses
SACRAMENTO, August 8, 2007 -- The return of West Nile virus to California this year is renewing calls for horse owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated. So far in 2007, five horses have been diagnosed with the disease – all have been either unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated.
Aug 9, 2007 - 4:14:39 PM

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FDA Offers Tips for Preventing Foodborne Illness Associated with Pet Food and Pet Treats
FDA is informing consumers of steps they can take to help prevent foodborne illness, including Salmonella-related illness, when handling pet foods and treats.    Pet food and treats, like many other types of foods, can be susceptible to harmful bacterial contamination.   During calendar year 2007, 15 pet products have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination; however, to date none of these products have been directly linked to human illness.
Jul 30, 2007 - 6:24:32 AM

Announcements
Update: Dry Dog Food Recall - product contains tainted Chinese vegetable protein
Doane Pet Care is announcing today a voluntary recall on a specific single lot of 55 pound bonus bags of Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition dry dog food. This product was produced at one facility in Manassas, VA and was distributed exclusively by some Wal-Mart Stores. Please note that no other Ol' Roy products are affected, and that this recall is not related to the Menu Foods recall (and other recent recalls) of pet food due to tainted Chinese vegetable proteins.
Jun 7, 2007 - 7:18:08 AM

Announcements
National Zoo’s Three New Cheetahs Make Public Debut
The three new male cheetahs at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are on public exhibit beginning today, June 1.
Jun 1, 2007 - 1:03:37 PM

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Recalled Pet Foods: FDA Warns Consumers That Retailers May Still Have Recalled Pet Food on Shelves
To verify the effectiveness of the recall, FDA has conducted approximately 400 checks of retail stores across the country. Based on the checks, FDA believes most companies have removed the recalled product; however, some have not. FDA will continue to monitor retailers’ efforts to remove these items from the shelves.
Apr 13, 2007 - 7:41:17 AM

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Information for Dog Owners: Approved Drugs and Related Information
Within FDA, the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is responsible for the review and approval of drugs for animals, including companion animals such as dogs.   In order to receive FDA/CVM approval, manufacturers must be able to demonstrate that the drugs are safe and effective when used according to label directions.  
Feb 13, 2007 - 6:41:05 PM

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Overweight Dogs: FDA Approves the First Drug for Obese Dogs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today is announcing the approval of Slentrol (dirlotapide), a prescription drug for the management of obesity in dogs. Slentrol reduces appetite and fat absorption to produce weight loss. A veterinarian will determine whether the dog should be treated, based on the dog's weight and general health.
Jan 6, 2007 - 11:19:13 AM

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Equine Herpes Virus-1 Alert
A recent disease outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) has been traced to a shipment of horses from Europe and has resulted to date in the death of one horse in California and numerous other exposed horses around the country, including two horses in California that have developed mild clinical illness. Additionally, this outbreak and more EHV-1 related deaths have caused the shutdown of a major horse show in Florida. Outbreaks of EHV-1 have also significantly impacted major raceways and other equine operations in recent months. The cause of the disease outbreaks and deaths has been diagnosed as a neurological strain of EHV-1.
Dec 23, 2006 - 10:45:32 AM

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FDA Warns Horse Owners and Veterinarians About Deaths Due to Unapproved Clenbuterol
FDA has become aware of the deaths of several horses in the State of Louisiana associated with the use of a product labeled as “Clenbuterol HCL.”  Horse owners and veterinarians should be aware that there are no generic clenbuterol-containing products approved for animals.
Nov 28, 2006 - 8:16:13 AM

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Horse Owners Alerted to State’s First West Nile Virus Case of 2006
SACRAMENTO –California’s horse owners are being urged to make sure their animals are vaccinated following the confirmation of this year’s first equine case of West Nile virus. The three-year-old quarter horse stallion from Tulare County died on July 4, and had not been vaccinated.
Jul 13, 2006 - 4:01:00 PM

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Recall of Pride Mature Horse Feed
Western Stockmen's, Caldwell, ID a business unit of J.R. Simplot Company, is recalling all Pride Mature Horse feed, Lot number 7701-050306, because it may contain monensin sodium (Rumensin), a drug compound approved for use in some livestock species which can be fatal if fed to horses.
Jun 26, 2006 - 3:48:00 PM

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New Animal Drug Safety Page Posted On The CVM Website
FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has posted a new Animal Drug Safety page on the CVM website.CVM established the page to help interested individuals more easily locate safety information on drug products regulated by CVM. 
Jun 23, 2006 - 4:56:00 PM

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I gave my dog a drug and he got sick. How do I report this adverse reaction?
Veterinarians and animal owners are encouraged to report adverse experiences and product failures to the government Agency that regulates the product in question.
Jun 22, 2006 - 4:46:00 PM

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Getting Your Pet Ready for Hurricane Evacuation
The family pet can be overlooked until the final frantic moments before Mississippi residents evacuate ahead of a hurricane, but a little planning can ensure pet safety and care during an evacuation.
Jun 3, 2006 - 2:26:00 PM

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For the Love of Pets - Ten tips for responsible pet ownership

CDC Celebrates National Pet Week by providing Ten Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership. Your relationship with your pet enriches your life. However there are a few important tips to keep in mind when you own a pet. Some animals may carry germs that may be transmitted to people. These are called zoonoses.