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Welcome...
Medicine River Animal Hospital in Madeira Beach, FL is a full service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.
We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.
At this site, you will find information about our practice philosophy, our services, helpful forms to assist you.
Thank you for taking the time to read about our veterinary practice and the services we offer. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please contact us at (727)299-9029 for all your pet health care needs. You may order your pet's prescription here at our VetCentric website.
Chicken Jerky Treats Linked to Illnesses in Dogs |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about chicken jerky for dogs, saying some products imported from China may be associated with 70 reports of dogs who became ill or died. That number is up from 54 reports last year, the agency indicated. The FDA has not determined that the jerky definitely caused any of the illnesses and hasn't identified a specific cause, despite testing a number of different products for potential contamination. The agency has no plans to issue any recalls and is continuing to test different types of treats, and testing is ongoing. The FDA could provide no brand names of products that are being tested. Dog owners who feed their pets these types of treats should monitor them for signs of serious illness, including decreased appetite, a lower level of activity, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), increased water intake or increased urination. Chicken jerky products, sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats originally came to the FDA's attention in late 2007 after 156 dogs became ill, and they issued a preliminary warning in 2008. The number of reported illnesses dropped off in 2009 and 2010 but increased over the past year, prompting the latest warning. Officials said the upswing in cases is probably due to increased publicity after Canada issued a similar warning earlier this year since dog owners and veterinarians are more likely to report illnesses after information becomes public. Anyone who wants to report a potential jerky-related illness can go to http://fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints |
| Please share this information with your family and friends. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 727-299-9029. Sincerely, Shawna Green Medicine River Animal Hospital |
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Medicine River Animal Hospital
14995 Gulf Blvd., Suite J
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
(727)299-9029
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