How are antimicrobial medicines used in dogs and cats?
2/14/2020

Pets a new focus of FDA campaign to slow drug resistance

FDA tries again to address veterinary drug compounding
1/23/2020

New proposed guidance tackles perplexing question of bulk active ingredients

Whatever happened with ... ?
12/31/2019

Veterinary Nurse Initiative and other topics revisited

Sales of antimicrobial drugs for animals trend downward
12/19/2019

US, EU and UK reports indicate moves to combat drug resistance are working

Controlled-drugs order form gets an update
10/29/2019

Users have two years to phase out carbon-paper version of DEA Form 222

Vetmedin supply problems concern veterinarians, pet owners
9/20/2019

BI blames manufacturing woes on snag with Mexican authorities

Legal treatment for cat disease known as FIP still years away
8/22/2019

Biotech companies, pet owners, veterinarians plot different courses

Hope, despair fuel black market for drugs in fatal cat disease
8/21/2019

Two compounds that reversed FIP in trials unavailable legally

Hill’s adds to recall of vitamin D-laden dog food
5/17/2019

Court hearing scheduled May 30 to merge dozens of class actions

Bill would let California veterinarians recommend cannabis
4/16/2019

Practitioners currently may only 'discuss' its use

Regulators' clarification of California veterinary drug counseling law falls short
2/22/2019

Posting by veterinary medical board leaves most questions unanswered

Petco closing Drs. Foster and Smith within days
2/7/2019

Veterinarian-founded mail-order, internet pharmacy to shutter after 36 years

Calif. veterinarians await answers on drug-counseling law
1/28/2019

State Veterinary Medical Board has yet to provide guidance on new mandate

FDA aims to reduce animal testing in drug research
1/8/2019

Agency proposes study to validate one alternative approach

Alert on pet flea control draws questions, few answers
10/5/2018

FDA says drugs containing isoxazolines linked to neurologic side effects

FDA rethinks approach to testing new heartworm drugs
8/13/2018

Cites evolving resistance of parasite

Pfizer suspends sales of injectable opioids for veterinary use
7/31/2018

Leading supplier cites multiple manufacturing reasons

USP tackles ‘hot mess’ — veterinary compounding
7/19/2018

Public comments invited

Cannabis status 'constantly, rapidly changing'
7/12/2018

Prospects improve for legal veterinary involvement

Cannabis for veterinary patients gets research attention, funding
3/29/2018

Stigma begins to lift but legal questions persist

Hurricane Maria's effects minimal on veterinary drug supply
12/18/2017

But sterile IV bags reportedly on back order

FDA backs off veterinary drug compounding approach
11/7/2017

Limbo on intractable issue continues

Key veterinary euthanasia drugs in short supply
10/20/2017

FDA takes steps to ease the problem

Should botanical medicine be a formal veterinary specialty?
8/25/2017

As Sept. 1 deadline for comments nears, practitioners debate

Lawyer anticipates plea agreement in veterinary-drug case
6/2/2017

Sean Gerson accused of illegal internet sales

Confusion ensues during veterinary-compounding discussion
5/2/2017

California regulators grapple with applying new rules

Suspect admits to burglarizing veterinary clinics
4/18/2017

Lured by value of flea-and-tick products

Marketer of generic heartworm drug for dogs promises stable supply
3/15/2017

Brand-name Immiticide was plagued by shortages; will Diroban be different?

FDA completes step in fight against antimicrobial resistance
2/16/2017

Agency also finds slowing rate of growth in drug sales, distribution

Pet-drug salesman Sean Gerson pleads not guilty
1/19/2017

Arraigned in federal court on felony and misdemeanor charges

Big gets bigger in 2016
12/29/2016

Year-end snapshot of noteworthy business deals in animal-health market

Veterinary-drugs seller Sean Gerson arrested
12/16/2016

FDA agent tracked supplier for five years

Drug maker's leptospirosis claims surprise veterinarians
9/29/2016

Zoetis ad for novel vaccine shows high numbers of exposed horses

Veterinary-drugs peddler eludes justice
9/19/2016

Sean Gerson remains in business despite years of pursuit

Pet pharmacy Rx transfers: supporting the competition?
7/14/2016

Veterinarian pushes Vets First Choice for greater transparency

UN rejects bid for global ketamine ban
5/27/2016

Veterinarians petition to protect ketamine access

Veterinary prescription practices reviewed by House panel
4/29/2016

Lawmakers profess affection for pets, appreciation of veterinarians

House subcommittee to consider pet-prescription rules
4/28/2016

Proposed ‘Fairness to Pet Owners Act’ a subtext of hearing Friday

Zeuterin marketer falters two years after U.S. debut
4/22/2016

Sales of injectable sterilant for dogs come up short

Drug options for low thyroid in dogs to shrink sharply
3/10/2016

FDA targets long-used but unapproved medications

Veterinary community rallies to combat burglaries
9/25/2015

Thieves target flea, tick, heartworm products

Veterinary generics squeezed by blocking agreements
9/8/2015

Zoetis, Merial bar big distributors from selling competing generic drugs

Veterinarians to be more involved with antibiotics use in livestock
8/10/2015

Veterinary Feed Directive requirement kicks in Oct. 1

Popular as ever, veterinary compounding poised for change
8/6/2015

Following long limbo, FDA proposes new approach

FTC: Pet-medications market could be more competitive
5/27/2015

Consumers would benefit from broader prescription portability, report says

FDA releases draft guidance on animal drug compounding
5/18/2015

Proposed policy lays out new rules for veterinarians

Accidental pet exposures to hormones: purveyors respond
4/2/2015

Reactions range from nonchalance to concern

Fur loss in dogs linked to owners’ hormone use
3/17/2015

Veterinarian suspects unwitting exposure persists

MWI sale reflects trend in pet-related industries
1/27/2015

Veterinarians wonder how service, prices will fare

Interceptor parasite preventive returning to market
1/20/2015

New owner Elanco cites popular demand

Sale of pet-supply company sign of changing times
12/17/2014

Petco purchase of Drs. Foster and Smith one of several industry shifts

Ownership of Sentinel antiparasitic line poised to change
10/31/2014

Virbac seeks Novartis veterinary drugs in transaction with Eli Lilly

Controlled-drugs disposal options expanded
9/23/2014

New federal rules take effect Oct. 9

Rumored price hikes, rationing send veterinarians scrambling for saline
7/10/2014

Hoarding prompts suppliers to allocate saline, insider says

Fate of Novartis portfolio in question after sale to Eli Lilly
6/27/2014

Deal creates world's second-largest animal health business

Lantus prices squeeze veterinarians and owners of diabetic cats
2/21/2014

Patent woes, generic insulins on horizon

Pharmacies asked to use state license numbers to identify veterinarians
11/21/2013

Industry group urges substitute for inappropriate use of DEA number

Does illegal OTC drug use by pet owners contribute to heartworm resistance?
11/18/2013

Differing rules for pet, livestock antiparasitic products questioned

Online veterinary pharmacy automates drug recommendations
10/2/2013

Legal marketing tactic or unlicensed medical practice?

FDA eases restrictions for ProHeart 6 following safety review
9/30/2013

Veterinarians no longer need signed consent to use heartworm drug

Pharmacist admonished in veterinary case
9/5/2013

He needlessly alarmed pet owner about prescription, regulators found

Heartworm drug resistance: It's real
8/19/2013

All preventive drugs on market implicated, scientists say

Navigating bewildering array of pet antiparasitics
8/15/2013

Experts advise against one-size-fits-all approach

Repackaged veterinary drugs raise eyebrows
8/13/2013

Branding or an attempt to circumvent tracking?

Some veterinarians wary of Novartis’ enticements to carry Sentinel
5/9/2013

Interceptor gone forever, company says

Vetsulin back with label changes
5/3/2013

Surprising new instructions: ‘shake’ drug to mix

Panel airs FDA restrictions on livestock antibiotics use
4/25/2013

Achieving greater veterinary oversight not simple

Changing insulin brands may disrupt diabetics
2/5/2013

Problems in veterinary patients highlight heedless switching

Veterinary prescription problems aired with regulators
1/12/2013

Pharmacy boards urge veterinarians to file complaints

Company pursues first lymphoma drug for dogs
1/2/2013

$1.5 million raised to fund effort

Insiders lift veil off veterinary drug distribution practices
9/25/2012

Upcoming FTC meeting prompts disclosures

Novartis pleads with veterinarians: ‘Save us a spot’
8/29/2012

Interceptor, Sentinel found online but not in veterinary practices

Future of Novartis anti-parasitics unfolding
8/23/2012

FDA approves new versions of Interceptor, Sentinel

FTC eyes distribution of pet medications
7/11/2012

Workshop discussion could encompass diversion

Accreditation body questions pharmacies on veterinary drug suppliers
6/28/2012

Vet-VIPPS applications said to be suspended during investigation

Veterinarians say pharmacists change prescriptions without asking
6/18/2012

Retailers' foray into pet drugs causes rising tensions

More legal turns in push to restrict antibiotics in livestock
6/12/2012

Disease prevention uses in dispute

Franck's recall triggered by rash of fungal eye infections
5/29/2012

Pharmacy's ophthalmic drops, parenteral medications included

Veterinarian opens up about going undercover
5/22/2012

Flea-product diversion adventure twisted, turned

Merial: PureVax for ferrets coming back this week
4/30/2012

Backorder of distemper vaccine stirred worries

Judge orders FDA to assess antibiotic safety in livestock
4/2/2012

AVMA responds with support for the judicious use of antimicrobials

Veterinarians frustrated by Novartis backorders
3/26/2012

Practitioners face supply problems tied to generics-maker Sandoz

Novartis warns veterinarians of possible Clomicalm tablet mixups
2/1/2012

FDA chastises company, prompts plant shutdown

Veterinarians confront Internet pharmacy PetMed Express
1/16/2012

Company acknowledges: ‘Some mistakes were made’

FDA limits cephalosporin use in livestock to curb drug resistance
1/6/2012

AVMA calls new restrictions reasonable

Novartis temporarily suspends production of Interceptor, Sentinel
12/29/2011

Supply of other, unnamed drugs also impacted by plant improvements

PetMed Express stumbles
12/8/2011

Competitive pressure up in veterinary-drug sales

DOJ challenges ruling in veterinary compounding case
11/16/2011

Appeal sought of decision that restricted FDA's authority

Veterinary compounding out of FDA’s jurisdiction, judge rules
9/13/2011

Franck's wins legal battle against federal regulators

Immiticide supplies run dry
8/9/2011

New guidance from the American Heartworm Society expected

Pfizer seeks to unload animal health division
7/8/2011

Sale or spin-off expected

Gilded Lilly? Bayer challenges Elanco claims
6/24/2011

Bayer challenges Elanco claims about diversion, loyalty to veterinarians

Researcher promotes awareness of accidental hormone exposure in pets
6/8/2011

VIN tallies more than 100 case reports since 2003

Scientist fired by Merial alleges Heartgard Plus coverup
6/7/2011

Dr. Kari Blaho-Owens seeks damages, whistleblower protections

Antibiotics: spinning the data from Denmark
5/27/2011

Antibiotics do little to enhance growth, yet producers still use them

Antibiotics: precaution vs. proof
5/26/2011

Weighing risk to public health from antibiotics used in livestock

FDA: Food-animal antibiotic consumption dwarfs human medical use
5/25/2011

New data reveal flaws in figures presented by AVMA, industry

Scrutiny of livestock antibiotic use pressures veterinary profession
5/24/2011

AVMA negotiates shifting regulatory landscape

Online veterinary pharmacies exploit cross-border regulatory gaps
4/25/2011

Canine heartworm prevention drugs sold without required prescription

'Party time’s over’ for flea and tick killer ProMeris
4/21/2011

Pfizer plans to discontinue product in September

Animal health companies move toward consolidation
4/12/2011

Trend promises to impact veterinary medicine

Silver lining for veterinary medicine in failed union of pharmaceutical giants
4/11/2011

Competition between drug makers a positive for the profession, experts say

Shar-Pei owners given affordable access to human drug
4/8/2011

Extreme price hike on colchicine caused stir

Phenobarbital labeling mix-up results in recall, adverse events
3/10/2011

Veterinarians warned of mislabled Qualitest Pharmaceuticals tablets

Future of veterinary compounding hangs in balance
2/25/2011

Judge hits federal government with tough questions

Glycopyrrolate shortage hits human, veterinary medicine
2/24/2011

Atropine suggested as a replacement

Campaign to defend veterinary compounding may be misdirected
2/18/2011

Lack of specifics from FDA begets confusion

Vetsulin’s removal from market could be temporary
2/8/2011

Intervet ceases production due to bacterial contamination concerns

Price soars on popular antibiotic metronidazole
1/13/2011

Limited competition among manufacturers behind increase

Target tests market for pet medications
12/22/2010

Trend in retail sales of veterinary drugs accelerating

AVMA cautions DEA on plans to raise propofol to controlled status
12/22/2010

Comment period closes Dec. 27

Veterinarians scramble for mainstay chemotherapy drug
12/20/2010

Doxorubicin hydrochloride in short supply

FDA releases government data on antibiotic use in food animals
12/9/2010

Non-therapeutic quantities not specified, leaving key questions unanswered

Veterinarian struggles to protect her online reputation
12/8/2010

Practitioner suspects Internet extortion is at play

DEA wants propofol elevated to scheduled status
11/10/2010

Change likely to impact veterinary practices

PetMed Express reports slip in sales
10/19/2010

Ad costs rise as consumer spending falls with the online pharmacy

Comments sought on EPA unused-drug disposal recommendations
10/15/2010

Agency skips medical facilities survey, directly drafts guidelines

Lawsuit raises questions about sale of drugs to non-veterinarian
10/13/2010

Case brought by Bayer against shelter rescheduled for Dec. 2 hearing

Accidental hormone exposures prompt proposed drug label changes
10/11/2010

Seller of topical hormone Evamist awaiting FDA review

VIN unveils recall center for veterinarians, consumers
9/27/2010

Site intended to act as information resource

Scrutiny of secondary topical hormone exposures deepens
9/9/2010

Veterinarians to be surveyed; FDA fields reports involving pets and children

Supplies of injectable butorphanol tartrate to normalize, veterinary insiders report
9/3/2010

Pfizer Animal Health assures commitment to manufacture Torbugesic

CEVA buys Summit VetPharm
9/2/2010

Plans to market Vectra parasiticides globally

Propofol shortage hits veterinary medicine
8/26/2010

Clinics turn to alternatives with production of PropoFlo, Rapinovet stopped

IV furosemide vanishing from veterinary market
8/12/2010

Medication on back order for months, distributors say

FDA investigating accidental hormone exposure problem
7/29/2010

Issues safety alert on topical estrogen spray product Evamist

Hormone replacement skin products affect users’ pets, confound veterinarians
6/10/2010

Symptoms include swollen vulvas, enlarged mammaries, fur loss

Franck’s Pharmacy negotiates with FDA in Washington on veterinary compounding
5/20/2010

Outcome could have broad effects on industry, some contend

Bayer wins some, loses some
4/28/2010

New sales policy continues to reverberate

FDA calls veterinary compounding at Franck’s illegal
4/19/2010

In unprecedented action, agency seeks court injunction against pharmacy

Heartworm treatment drug remains in short supply
4/15/2010

FDA must approve manufacturing facility, Merial reports

Brand-name buprenorphine production up
4/14/2010

Extended shortage has had veterinarians scrambling

Mexiletine hydrochloride is back in 150-mg capsules
4/9/2010

Supply lines hazy

U.S. EPA confirms problems exist with spot-on flea, tick treatments
3/18/2010

Agency proposes changes in labeling, safety monitoring

Merial details company stance on product diversion
2/26/2010

Executives speak out after veterinarians question company loyalty

New feline thyroid drug raises safe-handling questions
2/1/2010

Experts say warnings apply to all forms of methimazole

Seven labels tied to Teva ketamine recall, FDA says
12/31/2009

Details from FDA could alleviate confusion for practitioners

Expanded ketamine recall leaves veterinarians with unanswered questions
12/29/2009

Action culminates rocky year for Teva Animal Health

2009 brought huge consolidations in animal health industry
12/21/2009

Butler and Schein merger latest in a series

Drug maker sues compounding pharmacy
12/17/2009

Bayer says Wedgewood infringing on patent

Merial reports Immiticide, Heartgard shortages
12/5/2009

Rationing of Immiticide leaves some veterinarians in a lurch

Confounding Compounding
11/24/2009

Growth of pharmacy practice fuels worries about quality, future

Company short on Vetsulin details, veterinarians long on frustration
11/9/2009

Practitioners confused, asking questions about stability concerns following FDA's warning

BI reportedly stops U.S. sales of Mexitil, sparking concern from veterinarians
10/8/2009

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA might be nation’s only maker of mexiletine hydrochloride

Dog stuck in crate highlights rare risk of spot-on flea treatment
10/7/2009

Benzyl alcohol acted like glue, sticking pet to plastic

Virbac recalls Iverhart Plus
8/20/2009

Two lots affected

Propofol recall expanded
8/4/2009

Three additional lots affected

Teva Animal Health closes shop
8/3/2009

FDA shuts down plant, sparks product availability concerns

Sanofi makes $4-billion deal with Merck for Merial
7/31/2009

Ultimate plan could create world's largest animal-health company

Tainted lots of propofol prompt recall
7/15/2009

CDC, FDA urge clinicians to check inventory

Researchers study duration of immunity for rabies vaccines
6/18/2009

Public supports work with $400,000 in donations

FDA denies Nutro investigation despite reports indicating otherwise
4/27/2009

News outlets retract stories that link pet food to adverse reactions, including death

Makers of spot-on products summoned for EPA meeting
4/24/2009

Oregon State University is taking adverse reaction reports from veterinarians

EPA investigates reactions from flea, tick killers
4/17/2009

Agency is scrutinizing products' safety

HSUS to take Prop 2-like action to Ohio
4/6/2009

Veterinarians gear up for talks to thwart high-stakes conflict with activists

The flea market
4/6/2009

Exploring the diversion of parasiticides from manufacturers, veterinary offices to Web sites, store shelves

Merck buys Schering-Plough
3/11/2009

Blockbuster Pfizer-Wyeth deal stirs veterinary medicine
2/9/2009

Merger muddies outlook for Fort Dodge Animal Health

About-face by Florida regulators eases permit policy for DVMs
1/14/2009

Refunds are on the agenda, FVMA says

Treatment for Cushing's syndrome to hit market
12/17/2008

FDA approves trilostane for canine patients

VetCentric Executive Admits Accounts Irk Many
11/23/2008

VetCentric gives veterinarians a hard pill to swallow while altering business model in response to authorities ruling their original business model a kick back for writing prescription.

Glycopyrrolate shortage?
10/17/2008

It's still in stock, distributors say

AVMA addresses Congress on antimicrobial resistance
9/26/2008

Delegates to challenge national association’s stance in January

FDA alerts veterinarians to new ivermectin directions
9/10/2008

Merial changes instructions for Eqvalan Liquid for Horses

EPA survey: How do you dispose of unused pharmaceuticals?
8/29/2008

Agency wants to know why some still dump drugs down the drain

Theophylline production held up by FDA, manufacturer says
8/11/2008

Drug remains available in 100mg, 200mg tablets

Veterinarians face atropine shortage?
8/1/2008

Penn Veterinary Supply says it has the drug in stock despite backorder claims

15 drugs received approval in 2007, FDA reports
7/23/2008

Slentrol, Vetmedin, Cerenia rank among what agency officials characterize as "new therapeutic advances"

Drug makers agree to ethical code for doctor-company relationships
7/15/2008

Veterinary medicine might be next, insiders say

FDA approves antimicrobial for aquaculture uses
7/11/2008

Supplemental OK involves Terramycin 200

UPDATE: FDA bans cephalosporin drugs in food animals
7/3/2008

Federal regulators issue change amid concerns about antimicrobial resistance

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