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October 2, 2024
Halloween Safety Tips for Pet Owners
Tips for keeping your pet safe on the spookiest night of the year, and in the weeks leading up to it.
September 13, 2024
Toxic Algae Advisories
Health advisories for toxic algae levels have been issued for several bodies of water in Oregon. Pets, livestock and people should avoid contact with the affected water.
August 15, 2024
Professional Compounding Centers of America Recalls Ronidazole
Professional Compounding Centers of America recalls Ronidazole, packaged July 2024 for veterinary use only.
August 9, 2024
Donate a White Coat & Stethoscope to the Class of 2028
Show your support for the OSU CCVM Class of 2028 by donating a white coat and stethoscope.
July 22, 2024
New CDC Dog Import Rules Now in Effect
For veterinarians The CDC updated these requirements on July 22, 2024.
July 22, 2024
International Pet Travel Requirements
What pet owners need to know about international travel with their animals, including the new CDC rules for bringing dogs into (or back into) the US.
July 2, 2024
Viva Raw Recalls Dog and Cat Food Due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes
Viva Raw LLC is recalling food for cats and dogs manufactured under Lot 21244 because this lot includes products contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and is a potential health risk to people and pets.
July 2, 2024
Renew Your OVMA Membership
To renew your OVMA membership, please login to your member account. On your account page, you will see a link to renew your membership.
June 21, 2024
Green Tripe Dog Treats Recalled Due to Potential Foreign Metal Object Contamination
Over 3,000 bags of Green Tripe dog treats have been recalled due to the potential presence of foreign metal objects in the dog treat.
June 18, 2024
OBOP: Proposed Rule on Dispensing Compounded Office Stock Not Adopted
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy voted not to adopt a proposed rule that would have limited veterinarians to dispensing no more than a 120-hour (or 5-day) supply of compounded drugs from office stock to treat their patients.
June 11, 2024
VCPR & Telemedicine Survey Results
In May 2024, an invitation to participate in the survey was extended to all active OVMA members who practice in Oregon.
June 11, 2024
ADM Animal Nutrition Recalls Feed Products: Some Sold in Oregon
ADM Animal Nutrition is recalling feed products with harmful levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium sodium, and/or chloride. Additional products have now been recalled, and some were sold in Oregon.
June 7, 2024
Spectrum Brands Pet Care Recalls Pet Fur deShedding Conditioner Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
Spectrum Brands Pet Care has recalled Pet Fur deShedding Conditioner 1 Gallon due to the risk of exposure to bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
May 29, 2024
Handling and Securing Schedule V Drugs
The OVMA has received queries from veterinarians as to what their responsibilities are for securing and storing Bonqat, the Schedule V nerve pain medication for cats.
May 14, 2024
FTC to Ban Most Non-Compete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning the use of noncompetition agreements for almost all workers.
May 9, 2024
Summer Pet Care Tips
During the summer months, many of us will be spending more time outdoors with our pets and may be tempted to take our pets along on errands or trips. While interaction with your pet is important for its health and well-being, hot weather does pose risks for our animal friends.