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Albright’s recalls raw chicken dog food over Salmonella risk
Albright’s recalled one lot of raw chicken dog food after FDA sampling found potential Salmonella contamination.
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Albright’s recalls raw chicken dog food after Salmonella finding
Albright’s recalled one lot of raw chicken dog food after FDA sampling found potential Salmonella contamination.
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Winfield’s recalls dark chocolate products over undeclared milk
Five Winfield’s dark chocolate products sold in Houston were recalled after milk was left off ingredient labels.
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Tulip festival dog death puts spring plant toxicity in focus
A UK dog’s death after a tulip festival visit is renewing attention to tulip toxicity and pet access policies.
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Study finds some ticks can survive indoors for up to 3 weeks
Ohio State researchers found lone star and Gulf Coast ticks can persist on home flooring for days to weeks.
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Why instrument reprocessing is back in focus for veterinary teams
A new report underscores that cleaning, inspection, and packaging are as critical as the autoclave cycle.
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Why instrument reprocessing deserves renewed attention in vet care
A new Veterinary Practice News article argues that surgical safety depends on cleaning and handling, not just autoclaving.
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Open Farm removes six dog food products over plastic film issue
Open Farm pulled select lots of six dog food products after finding non-toxic plastic film in limited production runs.
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Revival recalls canine milk replacers over vitamin D variability
Revival recalled select canine milk replacers after finding vitamin D levels that were both too high and too low.
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Metal toxicity warning highlights zinc, lead, and copper risks
Texas A&M and a new case report spotlight overlooked metal exposures and a possible new zinc toxicosis complication in dogs.
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Seasonal toxin guidance highlights predictable pet poisoning risks
ASPCA and PetMD resources show how toxin risks shift by season, giving clinics a roadmap for prevention and triage.
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Holiday ingestion claims data points to familiar seasonal risks
Pumpkin claims data shows holiday spikes in chocolate toxicity, string ingestion, and other costly pet emergencies.
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Holiday ingestions are driving costly pet emergencies
Claims data show holiday spikes in toxic ingestions and foreign body cases, with chocolate in dogs and string in cats leading the list.
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Preventing accidental drug intoxication in pets
Human medications remain a leading pet toxin, reinforcing the need for faster triage and stronger client education.
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FDA warns eight Quest cat food lots may cause thiamine deficiency
FDA says eight Quest cat food lots tested extremely low or absent for thiamine, but only three have been formally recalled.
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Study validates disc diffusion method for Salmonella vaccine DIVA
A new study supports a practical way to distinguish live Salmonella vaccine strains from field isolates in poultry flocks.
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Study tests simple way to tell Salmonella vaccine from field strains
A new poultry study validates a disc diffusion method to separate live Salmonella vaccine strains from field isolates.
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Naloxone training gains traction as canine overdose risk rises
Veterinary evidence and federal guidance say naloxone can help reverse opioid overdose in dogs.
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Texas A&M flags hidden metal toxicity risks in pets
A Texas A&M expert says zinc, lead, and copper exposures still deserve attention in small-animal practice.
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Texas A&M warns of zinc, lead, and copper toxicity risks
A Texas A&M advisory highlights how zinc, lead, and copper exposures can still trigger serious emergencies in pets.
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Texas A&M warns veterinarians to stay alert to metal toxicosis
A new Texas A&M advisory highlights zinc, lead, and copper exposures that can quickly become veterinary emergencies.
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ASPCA flags St. Patrick’s Day hazards for dogs and cats
ASPCA warns that shamrocks, alcohol, and raisin-containing Irish soda bread can all pose holiday risks for pets.
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dvm360 podcast tackles common misconceptions in toxic ingestions
A new Vet Blast episode highlights where toxic ingestion cases go wrong, and why decontamination decisions need nuance.
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Toxicology experts push back on one-size-fits-all ingestion care
A new dvm360 podcast argues that toxic ingestion cases need individualized triage, not automatic hospitalization or lab work.
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Rethinking common myths about toxic ingestions in practice
A dvm360 podcast episode urges veterinary teams to individualize poison case triage, diagnostics, and hospitalization decisions.
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Toxicology myths can lead to overtesting and overtreatment
A dvm360 podcast urges veterinary teams to individualize toxic ingestion care instead of defaulting to hospitalization and broad lab work.
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dvm360 podcast revisits toxic ingestion myths in practice
A new Vet Blast episode with Renee Schmid focuses on common toxicology misconceptions and what veterinary teams should do differently.
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Podcast highlights persistent myths around toxic ingestions
Renee Schmid says toxic ingestions need individualized triage, not automatic hospitalization or blanket lab work.
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Toxicology expert urges case-by-case approach to pet ingestions
A new dvm360 podcast argues that not every toxic ingestion needs hospitalization or immediate lab work.
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Toxicology myths still shape pet ingestion emergencies
A new dvm360 podcast spotlights common toxicology myths that can delay care or worsen exposures.
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Veterinary toxicologist challenges one-size-fits-all poisoning care
A new dvm360 podcast argues many toxic ingestion cases need more individualized, less reflexive care.
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Medication exposures remain a leading intoxication risk for pets
Texas A&M experts say accidental drug intoxication in pets often starts with dropped pills, bags, or accessible bottles.
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Elite Treats recalls one lot of Chicken Chips for Dogs
Elite Treats recalled a single lot of Chicken Chips for Dogs after potential Salmonella contamination was identified.
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Medical errors carry hidden costs for veterinary hospitals
A new Instinct Science article argues patient safety investments can reduce harm, rework, and lost revenue.
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ASPCA highlights year-round seasonal toxin risks for pets
ASPCA’s Seasonal Toxins resource gives clinics a year-round framework for client education on predictable poison risks.
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ASPCA seasonal toxins guidance offers a year-round safety playbook
ASPCA’s seasonal toxins resource helps clinics turn predictable pet hazards into timely preventive counseling.
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Pepper spray and tear gas exposures raise a new pet safety concern
Veterinary leaders are urging clinics to prepare for rare but serious pepper spray and tear gas exposures in pets.
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Pets exposed to pepper spray raise a new preparedness issue
Veterinary Viewfinder highlights an underrecognized risk: pets exposed to pepper spray and tear gas in U.S. communities.
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Podcast highlights pepper spray exposure risks for U.S. pets
Veterinary Viewfinder examines an underrecognized emergency: pets exposed to pepper spray and tear gas.
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Pepper spray exposures put pets, and clinics, on alert
A Veterinary Viewfinder episode highlights a rare but important risk as pets encounter pepper spray and tear gas in U.S. communities.
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Veterinary teams are being urged to prepare for pepper spray cases
A Veterinary Viewfinder discussion highlights pepper spray and tear gas exposure in pets as an emerging preparedness issue.
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Georgia telehealth law complicates pet poison hotline access
Georgia’s SB 105 left animal poison hotlines and veterinary teams navigating new limits on direct guidance to pet parents.
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Glass bead disinfection draws interest, but guidance stays cautious
AVMA spotlighted rapid glass bead reprocessing, but current guidance warns against quick clinical sterilization use.
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Study explores glass bead disinfection for suture scissors
A new AJVR study found 60-second glass bead disinfection eliminated detectable bacterial growth on used suture scissor blades.
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Glass bead disinfection raises familiar sterilization questions
A fast instrument turnaround method is back in focus, but infection-control guidance still favors validated sterilization.
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Glass bead sterilization draws scrutiny in veterinary settings
Fast instrument turnaround is appealing, but guidance and research raise limits on glass bead sterilization in clinics.
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Why glass bead sterilizers remain a poor fit for clinics
Glass bead units may be fast, but current guidance favors validated heat sterilization for clinical instruments.
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Open Farm removes six dog food lots over plastic film issue
Open Farm pulled six limited dog food lots after finding non-toxic plastic film, calling it a quality issue rather than a recall.
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Emergency travel kit checklist spotlights pet preparedness basics
Fear Free Happy Homes outlined 10 essentials for pet travel emergencies, echoing CDC, FEMA, and Red Cross guidance.
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Fear Free highlights 10 essentials for pet travel emergencies
Fear Free’s new checklist gives pet parents a simple starting point for emergency travel kits, with clear openings for veterinary guidance.
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Pet travel emergency kits gain traction as a client education tool
Fear Free’s pet travel checklist echoes CDC and Red Cross guidance, giving clinics a timely client education opportunity.
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Travel-ready pet emergency kits move from nice-to-have to standard advice
Fear Free Happy Homes highlights 10 essentials for pet travel emergency kits, echoing AVMA, CDC, and Red Cross guidance.
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RCL Foods expands South Africa pet food recall over Salmonella risk
RCL Foods recalled dry pet food in South Africa after condemned batches linked to Salmonella were found back in retail channels.