Ohana Veterinary Clinic

AVMA vet gives pet dental health advice February is National Pet Dental Health Month, when the AVMA and veterinarians raise awareness about the importance of brushing our dogs' and cats' teeth every day and taking them to a veterinarian regularly for professional dental cleaning. AVMA Immediate Past President Dr. Lori Teller says toothpas...

In this list, Victor is a very popular brand in our area! If using Victor, Wayne Feeds, or Eagle Mountain change your diets!

Mid America expands pet food recall Mid America Pet Food is recalling dog and cat foods produced at its Mount Pleasant, Texas, facility with best-by dates before Oct. 31, 2024. The products may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria, which can sicken pets that eat the food and people who handle it. Recalled products should not be fe...

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If you see a bat stay away from it and report it!

Bats with rabies found in Los Angeles County Seven wild bats with rabies have been found in Los Angeles County this summer, and public health officials expect that number to rise. Only about 1% of wild bats carry rabies, but 15% of bats found near people and pets in L.A. County have tested positive for the virus, and county public health veter...

Pet's crave attention and positive reinforcement from their owners. Make walking time quality time!

Animal behaviorists say don't multitask when walking the dog Walking a dog while using social media, listening to a podcast, bicycling and other activities can confuse or frustrate the dog and may endanger the dog's safety as well as their own and other people's, animal behaviorists say. Dog walkers need to be alert for dangerous things their dog might pick u...

Fireworks can burn, poison pets Veterinarian Laurie Lockman, a member of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association's board, says all animals should be kept well away from fireworks and firecrackers, even if they are not afraid of loud noises. Explosives can cause burns and the chemicals in them can be toxic, and pets should be k...

Vision loss and death by using eye medications that were not sterile. It's a scary thought, but we frequently see cases of vision loss secondary to infected eyes. If your pet is squinting or feeling uncomfortable with their eyes, be sure to have it looked at right away!

Eyedrops maker couldn’t ensure factory was sterile Eyedrops maker couldn’t ensure factory was sterile

Over the counter supplements do not have any regulatory oversight. It is common for supplements to not actually have the amount of product it guarantees and might have other added supplements that weren't expected. Ask your veterinarian about trustworthy sources for supplements.

5-fluorouracil is a cream that people use to treat rough areas of skin or cancer. All 14 reported cased of pet exposure has resulted in the pets' death. If using this cream, please be careful when using it around your pet.

FDA warns that topical drug for humans can be deadly to pets As of September, the Food and Drug Administration had received 14 reports involving 20 dogs that had been accidentally exposed to topical 5-fluorouracil, all ending in death of the dogs. In response, the agency asked manufacturers to add a warning to the medicine containers.

Just a reminder to please be careful when administering CBD products to your pet. As the drug is still considered illegal to the federal government, there is no oversight and no strict testing/regulation of the product. You might not know how much you are actually giving to your pet with each dose and could potentially overdose. This is a major reason why we don't recommend using CBD as a treatment option for pets.

FDA issues warnings over CBD for animals Food and Drug Administration officials warned four companies that they were illegally marketing cannabidiol products for animal use.

Recalled peanut butter could sicken dogs J.M. Smucker issued a national recall of Jif brand peanut butter due to potential salmonella contamination, which could affect dogs. Many people give their dogs peanut butter as a treat or as a vehicle for oral medicines, and dogs that develop diarrhea, vomiting, fever or lethargy after eating Jif s...

How to avoid animal charity scams Scams are everywhere, including fake charities that prey on people's goodwill and desire to help other people or animals, writes Lisa Bloch with Marin Humane. Charity Navigator's tips for avoiding scams include ensuring the organization is registered as a charity and has an employer identification n...

Ohana Veterinary Clinic updated their business hours.

Pet ownership linked to slower cognitive decline Long-term pet ownership may support cognitive health, including verbal memory, in people over 50, according to a study scheduled for presentation at an upcoming American Academy of Neurology meeting. Pet ownership is associated with higher socioeconomic status, a sense of companionship and healthy b...

This is a huge outbreak from an area not too far away from us. Regular vaccinations is able to prevent this disease in most of our pet dogs. Please stay current on your regular vaccinations.

Calif. animal shelter full, dealing with distemper The Bakersfield, Calif., Animal Care Center has been forced to euthanize 100 dogs over the past two months due to a distemper outbreak, and the shelter is at full capacity and has temporarily stopped accepting more dogs until the outbreak is curbed. Veterinarian Sandra Newbury, director of the Shelt...

Veterinary office are busy everywhere! We ask that our clients be considerate, we are trying our best to accommodate as many patients as possible through the COVID policy changes and staff shortages. Mahalo.

Veterinarian urges clients to schedule appointments far in advance The average number of veterinarian appointments has risen by 4.5% since 2019, according to the AVMA, and veterinarians are working to clear a backlog of preventive care that pet owners postponed last year, says AVMA immediate past-President Dr. Douglas Kratt. The problem has been exacerbated by supp...

The prevalence of mosquitos in our area are on the rise. They carry many diseases, not just West Nile. We recommend protecting dogs with heartworm prevention. Ask us how!

West Nile virus: another alarming side effect of US drought Stagnant water caused by dry weather gives mosquitoes – the insect that spreads the virus – free rein, leading to an increased risk for humans

Dog food recalled due to excessive vitamin D Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Co. has recalled four varieties of Simply Nourish frozen food for dogs distributed in 2-pound and 4.5-pound packages to PetSmart stores nationwide. The food may contain too much vitamin D, which can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, increased thirst and urina...

As the summer gets warmer the fleas will get worse! Make sure to stay on your flea and tick prevention, especially if we are traveling with our pets.

Fleas with plague-causing pathogen found in SW Colo. Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes plague, was found in fleas collected in La Plata County, Colo., and sent to the state Department of Public Health and Environment Public Health Laboratory for testing by the CDC. San Juan Basin Public Health officials say pet owners should use veterinarian-...

PSA for our clients. Many of our clients report feeding Fresh Pet to their pets. Please be safe.

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Freshpet Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Freshpet® Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Freshpet Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of a single lot of Freshpet® Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food (1 LB bags), with Sell by Date 10/30/2021, due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Our Freshpet Team had designated this single lot for destruction, but it was i...

Postal service reports 5,800 dog bites for 2020 More than 5,800 US Postal Service workers were bitten by dogs last year, about the same as in 2019 and fewer than in 2018 or 2017. The AVMA says proper training is key to preventing dog bites, as is veterinary care to ensure animals are healthy.

Sunshine Mills recalls 4 brands of dog food Sunshine Mills voluntarily recalled Sportsman's Pride and several other brands of dog food after routine surveillance by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella bacteria in a sample. The recall involves specific lots of Sportsman's Pride, Sprout, Intimidator and F...