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Janet's Veterinary Medicine Blog December 2004 Archive

By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com Guide to Veterinary Medicine since 1999

FDA sends warning letter to Novartis

Friday December 31, 2004
Novartis animal health company has received a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for not following proper drug testing protocols. Novartis has been testing Deramaxx, a COX2 ... Read More

Do Animals Have a "Sixth Sense"?

Friday December 31, 2004
We know so much about our animal friends, yet there is still so much we don't know. Animals help by serving as guides for the blind, giving assistance for the ... Read More

Pet-Safe Roach Killers?

Tuesday December 28, 2004
AVRAM asks: "I'm looking for something I can use to stop a roach problem in my bathroom. I live in an apartment so I don't have the ability to stop ... Read More

Veterinary Q & A - Holiday Emergencies

Thursday December 23, 2004
People often ask: Is my pet really sick, or can it wait? Or: I don't know what to do - I don't have enough money for an emergency vet. What ... Read More

Government Veterinarians

Thursday December 23, 2004
EPETE179 asks: "Can someone tell me exactly what vets who work for the goverment/corporate do? I know they do research, but beyond that, what do they do in regards to ... Read More

Best Way To Seek Experience?

Wednesday December 22, 2004
EPETE179 asks: "I am starting to look around at vet clinics in my area to get experience with animals for my resume. I really have none to date - so ... Read More

Rescue Facts - Medical Info Packets

Friday December 17, 2004
Medical histories now can be included in a pet’s collar — saving time, and maybe lives. An Oregon company called Rescue Facts, which unveiled a medical-information packet for seat belts ... Read More

Vet School and Relationships

Thursday December 16, 2004
QUBIT39 asks: "I read a few comments where people have noted that vet school can end marriages or relationships due to its intensity. In addition to that, I have noted ... Read More

Rescue Dog Always Hungry!

Wednesday December 15, 2004
BUSSELLS asks: "We rescued a 6 month old lab 3 months ago. She is now in excellent health, per our vet, but continues to forage and eat anything she finds. ... Read More

The Stages of Degenerative Myelopathy

Sunday December 12, 2004
Guest author Marjorie Zimmerman discusses the stages of Degenerative Myelopathy in this companion piece to Degenerative Myelopathy - Is It Stalking Your Dog?

Presents for Pets

Thursday December 9, 2004
The holidays are a time for giving. In addition to the 'usual' recipients (family, friends, coworkers), many people get a stocking stuffer or two for the family pet. Here are ... Read More

Happy Dog® Toys Moves Into The Big Doghouse

Thursday December 9, 2004
Press: Happy Dog® Toys has relocated to its parent headquarters in downtown Phoenix. Since its acquisition in 2001, Happy Dog has operated as a separate business entity of Farnam Companies, ... Read More

Cushing's Disease - What If Medication Is Stopped?

Wednesday December 8, 2004
DUSTY6 asks: "My dog has Cushing's Disease and has been taking a medication called Lysodren. The medication has been increased two times so far and the only thing that is ... Read More

Metacam Injectable Is Now Approved For Use In Cats In The US

Thursday December 2, 2004
Press release from Merial and Boehringer-Ingelheim. Metacam injectable is a pain medication that has been approved for use in cats in the USA. It is the first approval for a ... Read More

Winter Weather - Keeping Pets Safe and Comfortable

Wednesday December 1, 2004
For pets out in the cold, winter weather can quickly become deadly. Learn ways to keep your pet healthy and safe during the winter months ahead.

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