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April 9, 2012

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Advanced procedures are more common in veterinary medicine
With recent advancements in technology, veterinarians are able to provide their patients with state-of-the-art CT and MRI imaging studies, bone-marrow transplants, targeted-radiation therapy, stent placements and more. The advances come at a high price, contributing to an estimated $13.4 billion in consumer spending on veterinary care last year alone, according to the American Pet Products Association. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/5)

FDA sends inspectors to China to investigate chicken jerky treats
The FDA has sent officials to China to investigate the manufacturing plants that produce the chicken jerky treats believed to be linked to kidney failure and some deaths in dogs in the U.S., according to representatives for Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Dennis Kucinich, both Ohio Democrats. A spokesman for Kucinich said information about the investigation should be available soon. MSNBC/Vitals blog (4/4)

Other News

Experts: Cats are independent, but still need attention
The News-Press (Fort Myers, Fla.) (4/5)

Top Trends and Product News

Pet Planet to add Web-linked information kiosks
All 41 Pet Planet locations in Canada will add kiosks that provide advice for pets' nutrition and health based on questions to consumers about their pets. The Web-linked kiosks will also provide articles that go along with the suggestions, which can be sent to the user's e-mail address. PetProductNews.com (4/5)

Dog food recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
Diamond Pet Foods has recalled its Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice dry dog food because of concerns it may be contaminated with salmonella, which can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea in people and fever, decreased appetite and pain in the abdomen in pets. The food was distributed to 12 states, but to date, no human or pet illnesses associated with it have been reported. Bloomberg Businessweek/The Associated Press (4/6)

Other News

Look for seal of approval on pet dental products
WBZ-TV (Boston) (4/3)

Regulatory & Government Issues

Indiana bill would reimburse vets for spaying, neutering
Lawmakers in Indiana are considering a bill that would create a fund to reimburse veterinarians who spay and neuter dogs and cats owned by people who receive Medicaid. The Companion Animal Sterilization Fund would receive money by increasing the fees distributors pay for inspections of pet food. PetProductNews.com (4/5)

Mo. Senate approves rabies-vaccination mandate
The Missouri Senate approved legislation that requires owners to obtain rabies vaccines for their dogs and cats from a veterinarian. The bill now moves to the House for approval. The Examiner (Washington, D.C.)/The Associated Press (4/6)

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