Waltz Animal Clinic
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Madison, IN  47250
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PET HEALTH ALERTS
"Our best care for your best friend"
Our mission is to provide quality veterinary medicine and promote regular preventative care so that our patients may enjoy a lifetime of good health.

                         RECALL OF PIG EARS for PET TREATS (May 9, 2011)

It is always a scary thought to know that as a loving dog owner, you may have mistakenly given your pet something                         that turns out to be harmful to them.  Hopefully that’s not the case here, but in order to prevent any further effects, this announcement of a dog treat recall is being made.  The product being recalled is Pig Ears for Pet Treats, announced by Keys Manufacturing Company of Paris, Illinois.  The announcement of the recall is due to a Missouri dog handler reporting an illness that is believed to be linked to this product.  The probable contaminant in these dog treats is Salmonella.  Read more ...
Although Waltz Animal Clinic has never prescribed this product for our patients, other animal hospitals have in our community. If you know of anyone using this product for their pet, please let them know this could be dangerous and to stop. If anyone has used this product on their pet and their pet has experienced skin problems, they should seek veterinary attention immediately. To learn more, please click on the following link:http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-breaking-news/2011/04/18/study-links-promeris-to-pemphigus-foliaceus-pfizer-stopping-its-production.aspx
Raw Cat Food with Salmonella Risk Recalled (June 8, 2011)
A California company that makes raw foods for cats and dogs is recalling one of its products because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The voluntary recall by Primal Pet Foods of San Mateo is for Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula, 4 lb. chicken and salmon nuggets (UPC# 8 95135 00025 0) with a "best by" date code of 043112-17, located on the front of the package to the right of the product label.  Read More ...
Columnist:Heartworms now in all 50 states (June 8, 2011)
Any dog or cat that's not on a year-round heartworm preventative can be infected with the potentially deadly disease with the simple bite of a mosquito, writes pet columnist Sharon L. Peters. The parasite, which used to be largely limited to the southern U.S., has now been found in all 50 states, making it imperative for pet owners to protect their dogs and cats, she writes. Read More ...
Counterfeit Frontline and Advantage products are being sold on internet sites, pet catalogues, and eBay (June 15, 2011)
Please see the attached from the EPA (the Environmental Protection Agency) warning pet owners about these products. If you have purchased flea and tick products this way, this site will help you identify counterfeit products. Please remember, all products purchased from our office are guaranteed to be genuine, have always been transported and stored properly, and are backed by the manufacturer. We are also very competitively priced!
So, support your local economy, keep more local families employed, and most importantly, do what's best for your pet-use the vet! Read More ...
Kroger brand pet food recall - January 6, 2011
State agriculture investigators found elevated levels of a toxic substance in some corn grains that were used at a Tennessee facility to make a brand of pet food for the Kroger Co., which recalled the products late last month.
Recent updates on Swine flu and confirmed case of H1N1 transmission from human to a cats - February 24, 2011
Recent reports of a new "swine flu" virus among humans have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Flea Eggs - March 8, 2011
Did you know that an adult female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day!!! If your pet sleeps in your bed, that's where the eggs are and the maggots that they hatch into! Yuck! Prevent flea eggs by using Revolution for cats and Sentinel for dogs. These products will not only prevent flea eggs, but will also protect your pets from deadly heartworm disease and help with preventing some intestinal worms as well!
*ProMeris being taken off the market: linked to causing autoimmune skin disease in pets.
April 25, 2011 
AVOID CHICKEN JERKY TREATS MADE IN CHINA (June 22, 2011)
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association notified the AVMA on Wednesday that several veterinarians in Ontario have reported dogs with Fanconi syndrome-like disease associated with the consumption of chicken jerky treats manufactured in China. This mirrors the incidents reported in the United States in 2007 and investigated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
We advise U.S. veterinarians to remain vigilant and report to the FDA any cases of Fanconi syndrome-like disease that may be associated with the consumption of chicken jerky treats. Canadian veterinarians are urged to contact CVMA Member Services to report any suspected cases.

Dogs affected with this syndrome usually have a history of vomiting, lethargy and anorexia. A review by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine of the 2007 cases stated that blood chemistry in many cases revealed hypokalemia and a mild increase in liver enzymes. Blood gas analysis indicated acidosis, and urinalysis consistently showed glucosuria and granular casts. Fanconi screens on urine were positive. At the time, the ACVIM recommended treatment consisting of supportive care, electrolyte supplementation (including liberal potassium supplementation) and blood gas monitoring.


Phoebe says, "We care for pets and their people!"
Release from the Board of Animal Health 7-9-11
FOUR BATS in Indiana have tested positive for rabies in 2011 (July 11, 2011)
The positive bats have been located in Posey, St. Joseph, Marion, and Elkhart counties.  One of the pets exposed was not current on its rabies vaccine, and now the owners are required to quarantine their dog for six months.  The state of Indiana still requires all dogs, cats and ferrets three months of age and older to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed and accredited veterinarian.
Iams Dog Food Recall (December 9, 2011)
Recall: Iams dry dog food—unacceptable levels of the toxin Aflatoxin Click here to read more about this important recall
3 big brands may be tied to chicken jerky illness in dogs, FDA records show (March 22, 2012) Click here to read more
Microchipping Video from AVMA (03/26/2012)
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Dog Power Dog Food Recall (April 4, 2012)
Aflatoxin concern
Advanced Animal Nutrition recalled several lots of its dry Dog Power Dog Food due to aflatoxin levels above the acceptable limit.
The company is the third to recall food due to aflatoxin in the past week, following recalls from Procter & Gamble and Cargill.
Click here to read more ...
Diamond Naturals dog food variety recalled (April 11, 2012)
Diamond Pet Foods says it is voluntarily recalling its Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice dry dog food because the product may be contaminated with salmonella.  Click here to read more ...
Man sues Nestle Purina and Wal-Mart over dog treats from China (April 22, 2012)
Pet owner Dennis Adkins has filed a lawsuit against Nestle Purina and Wal-Mart following the death of his 9-year-old Pomeranian, Cleo, who became ill and died after eating one Waggin’ Train "Yam Good" chicken-wrapped treat per day over a three-day period. Adkins has also requested that a class be initiated for other owners whose pets were affected. The FDA has performed extensive testing of the treats and hasn't found any causative agent, but the agency has issued consumer warnings about the products since 2007. For more see the following link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-19/nestle-unit-faces-dog-owner-lawsuit-over-allegedly-toxic-treats.html

Second recall in less than a month for Diamond Pet Foods (05/01/2012)
Salmonella contamination of one bag of Diamond Pet Food's Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food has led the company to recall bags with four production codes. There have been no canine illnesses reported, but the company has a history of pet food contamination, including one event in 2005 in which dozens of U.S. dogs died after eating food contaminated with fungus. Production was suspended at the plant where the food was made after a separate recall this month.
Caution urged for certain people when handling dog food (05/17/2012)
In light of the recent Diamond Pet Foods recall, the AVMA is urging young children, elderly people and those with weak immune systems to avoid handling pet food because they are at increased risk for illness, said AVMA spokesman Michael San Filippo. The recalled products were sold in 16 states, and 16 illnesses have been linked to the dog food
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