Wisconsin Vet Says Officials Forced Shut Down After Employee Tested Positive For Covid. Health Department Tells A Different Story.
In America’s heartland, a new and unlikely participant has joined the debates that have defined so much of the COVID-19 pandemic: Wisconsin veterinarian and practice owner Kristie Ponce of Wisconsin Rapids, where the local economy is being ravaged by the pandemic. Dr. Ponce and her practice started attracting media attention earlier in July when, according to Ponce, she and her staff were ordered by local health department authorities to quarantine at home after one employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Pet Food Titans Mars, Purina, and Hill’s Face Claims From Dog and Cat Owners For Fraud and False Advertising
A class action suit against sellers of prescription pet food (including Mars, Hill’s, Purina, two veterinary hospital networks, and retailer Petsmart) that was filed by six California dog and cat owners in 2016 was revived by a federal court last week, overturning a district court ruling. The claims are based on California consumer protection laws.
A California Vet Has His License Revoked, Along With His Premises License To Operate. The Practice Is Still Open, And He’s Still Working There. What Can You Or The Vet Board Do?
In Mountain View, veterinarian Tejpaul Ghumman finally had his license revoked following the adjudication of more complaints from clients, including falsifying his records, inhumane treatment, and administering excessive doses of medication. Ghumman, who is a co-owner of his practice, also had his premises license revoked for Alta View Animal Hospital. According to The Mountain View […]
NYC Family Dog Dies Weeks After Becoming America’s First Confirmed Canine Covid Case
A family’s beloved 7-year-old German shepherd dog “Buddy” was euthanized earlier this month, 41 days after becoming the first confirmed canine case of COVID-19 in the United States. Buddy’s owners, Allison and Robert Mahoney of Staten Island, New York, have provided a gut-wrenching account of what they and Buddy endured during his final weeks.
VET HOSPITALS REPORT MORE PARVO DURING COVID – – BUT PET INSURER TRUPANION SAYS THEY DON’T SEE IT
Last week, high-end specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network BluePearl announced in a press release that, based on data from all ninety of its hospitals throughout the United States, there had been a 70% increase in canine parvovirus cases during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the same period in the previous five years.
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CONTROVERSY SWIRLS AROUND JOURNAL’S NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS IN DCM ARTICLE. Journal CEO says inquiry is underway.
Controversy is swirling around a prominent science journal’s article that defends the pet food industry against charges that one of its products endangers canines. Last week, the Journal of Animal Science — which describes itself on its website as “one of the most frequently cited peer-reviewed, agriculturally oriented research journals in the world” — and whose publisher is Oxford University Press — published an article that seeks to debunk the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s reports about its investigations into cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – a progressive heart disease that can eventually lead to congestive heart failure – and possible links to certain types of diets.
Update: The Journal of Animal Science Responds to TCR
On June 22, following the publication of our report on an article in the Journal of Animal Science, we received a letter from the Journal. It is reprinted below, along with our reply. Story to follow this evening.
Will Hill’s Pay For Selling Poison?
So far, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. has only offered its victims’ owners coupons for more dog food, and a few hundred dollars in reimbursements for veterinary bills. But, a slew of federal suits may soon change that. Sherri Anderson is one of hundreds of plaintiffs now suing Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Ms. Anderson’s bichon-yorkie […]
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Humane Society Waterville Area
The Humane Society Waterville Area (HSWA) shelter in Maine has been in operation since 1970. Located behind LeFleur Airport in Waterville, about three hours from Boston and visible from Interstate 95, the building has two main wings: one dedicated to dogs, the other to cats and small animals. In between are two rooms used as reception areas and meeting spaces, doubling as exercise rooms during the winter. The shelter also serves as a pet food bank.
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Celebrating Me: My Birthday Party
On Sunday, I celebrated my birthday, the day of days, with my best friends and family. Anyone who is anyone was at my party. It was the event of the COVID-19 season. My actual birthday is July 13. I can’t believe that I am six-years-old. So many birds executed, yet so many birds still at large. I slaughtered one of Grandma’s little humming birdies a few days ago. Delicious. Where was I?
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VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury
In July of 2020, VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury became a Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society (VECCS) Level 1 certified facility, one of only two such facilities in all of New York state. “A Level I emergency and critical care facility is a 24 hour acute care facility with the resources and […]
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A Dog Changed Her Life. Now She Rescues Them By The Dozen.
A Dog Changed Her Life. Now She Rescues Them By The Dozen. The most striking and ironic thing about Elizabeth (“Elli”) Frank, the founder and executive director of highly regarded animal welfare and dog rescue organization Mr. Bones & Co. (MBC), is that she was, she says, “Petrified!” of dogs for most of her life, […]
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CONTROVERSY SWIRLS AROUND JOURNAL’S NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS IN DCM ARTICLE. Journal CEO says inquiry is underway.
Controversy is swirling around a prominent science journal’s article that defends the pet food industry against charges that one of its products endangers canines. Last week, the Journal of Animal Science — which describes itself on its website as “one of the most frequently cited peer-reviewed, agriculturally oriented research journals in the world” — and whose publisher is Oxford University Press — published an article that seeks to debunk the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s reports about its investigations into cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – a progressive heart disease that can eventually lead to congestive heart failure – and possible links to certain types of diets.
PET FOOD INDUSTRY FUNDS CONSULTANCY THAT FUNDS ‘STUDY’ ASSERTING NO LINK BETWEEN DIET AND CANINE HEART DISEASE – – AND NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Buzz is building in veterinary circles over a study published in a prestigious academic journal. This week a group of veterinary academics published an article under the auspices of Oxford University Press’ Journal of Animal Science declaring no link between grain-free diet and canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).
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America’s Best Veterinary Hospitals
It is important to understand that the hospitals listed here are part of TCR’s preliminary list of top veterinary hospitals in the United States. Only veterinary facilities that operate 24-hours per day, 7 days per week are eligible for TCR’s ‘Best Veterinary Hospitals’ list. The majority of veterinary practices in the United States, therefore, are not eligible. The reason a veterinary practice must be open 24/7 to be eligible for TCR’s ‘Best Veterinary Hospitals’ list is…
IN AKC WE TRUST
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is the world’s brand name authority on dogs. It has such credibility that a holding company licenses the AKC name to sell AKC-branded pet insurance, much the same way in which the AARP sells its endorsement to United Healthcare to brand its Medicare insurance. However, a three-month investigation by The Canine Review found that the go-to authority on dogs is designating thousands of breeders as “Breeders of Merit” without any prerequisite onsite inspection, even as the AKC assures the public on its website, that it considers them “the most conscientious and most committed breeders.”
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Legacy Labradors
This profile is coming soon. Following are the guarantees Mr. Bergeson issues on his ‘AKC Marketplace’ page: De-wormed (Fecal test reports all Negative!) copies provided in each individualized Puppy Book. Microchip (Enrollment card provided to have Microchip associated with you as owner). DHLPP Vaccinations. Veterinarian Health Certificate w/ each Puppy. […]
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Humane Society Waterville Area
The Humane Society Waterville Area (HSWA) shelter in Maine has been in operation since 1970. Located behind LeFleur Airport in Waterville, about three hours from Boston and visible from Interstate 95, the building has two main wings: one dedicated to dogs, the other to cats and small animals. In between are two rooms used as reception areas and meeting spaces, doubling as exercise rooms during the winter. The shelter also serves as a pet food bank.
VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury
In July of 2020, VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury became a Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society (VECCS) Level 1 certified facility, one of only two such facilities in all of New York state. “A Level I emergency and critical care facility is a 24 hour acute care facility with the resources and […]
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Denver’s Mayor Doubles Down On City Pit Bull Ban
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced he will veto an ordinance passed last week by the city council that would have repealed a 30-year-old ban on pit bulls…. This page is available to subscribers only. Click here to log in or sign up for a free trial.
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