The FDA recently issued Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263 which is its final recommendation for the remaining OTC antibiotics used in animal health care. Issued on June 11, 2021, manufacturers of antibiotics which were listed as medically important in GFI #213 have two years to change remaining formulations from OTC to Rx status. This change [...]
Goats are somewhat goofy animals known for their crazy eyes and their ability to eat or head butt just about anything in sight. But did you know they can also reap big benefits for landowners and farmers? Goatscaping isn't a new method, but it is becoming increasingly popular. If a property owner is looking to [...]
A dog and cat gel wormer for the removal of large roundworms (ascarids) (Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati and Toxascaris leonina). The presence of these parasites should be confirmed by laboratory fecal examination. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism. Packaging: 4 oz. tube Approved for use on: Cats and Dogs over 6 weeks [...]
As COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing come to an end, many people will return to normal life working in the office. It's not only a big adjustment for you, but also for your pet who has had constant companionship throughout the pandemic. Understanding and recognizing separation anxiety in your pet will prepare you to address [...]
Many Americans are reluctant to get a vaccine of any kind for a variety of reasons - religious conviction, communal, generational or political distrust of vaccine efficacy and purpose. The Atlantic magazine recently noted people living in rural areas "tend to be politically conservative and are among the most fervently opposed to inoculation." That may be an [...]
A Type B medicated feed, this dewormer is an easy one-day treatment with the active ingredient in Safe-Guard® (fenbendazole) 1.0% strength. It is ideal for hard-to-paste horses, weanlings and yearlings on feed. Approved For Use On: Horses of all ages Packaging: 1 lb. bag Indications: For the control of large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, S. vulgaris, Triodontophorus [...]
For use on thrush - Apply to affected areas then follow up as needed with application when color starts fading. A single application is often all that is needed. For preventive aid of thrush, use once weekly in wet conditions, or once every two weeks in dry conditions. Packaging: 2 oz. bottle For Use On: Horses - external [...]
Did you know that even chickens can become infested with lice? It doesn't particularly mean that you aren't keeping a clean coop, as mites and lice are a natural occurrence of every environment. Poultry lice feed on dead skin, feather debris, blood and anything else they can find on the chicken. Lice spread fast and [...]
It's that time of year again and flea and tick season is quickly approaching. Fleas and ticks are two of the most common concerns for pet parents in America. Not only do they cause discomfort for our pets, they can lead to a wide range of health concerns. While prevention is the best method to [...]
According to statistics released February 25, 2021 by MarketWatch (compiled from data distributed by Comtex News Netword), the U.S. pet industry elevated its sales in 2020 to $99 billion from $95 billion in 2019 - and way up from 2018 when sales totaled $72 billion. This is no surprise for those of us in the pet health [...]
