FRIDAY, Nov. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — At a veterinary clinic in the United Kingdom, the staff noticed a sudden and atypical increase in cats and dogs who were experiencing myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle.
Was it a coincidence that these animals were showing up severely ill from a condition that has been linked to COVID-19 just as the highly contagious Alpha variant was circulating?
Apparently not.
(ABC4) – If you’re a dog owner, check your pantry to make sure to immediately discard these canned dog food products in your home.
The FDA announced a voluntary recall involving Fromm Family Foods’ canned dog entrées. Officials have discovered elevated levels of vitamin D present in the food. The specific line affected is the Fromm Four-Star Shredded Entrée canned food.
Approximately 5,500 cases of the product are being voluntarily recalled by Fromm Family Foods. Although no reports of illness or injury have been reported, potential adverse reactions could occur in dogs of all sizes.
If dogs ingest excess levels of vitamin D, symptoms can include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss.
“Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction,” officials say. “Consumers who have dogs that have consumed any of the affected products and are exhibiting these symptoms should contact their veterinarian.”
The discovery was made by the company through their own analysis.
“We have identified and isolated the error and in addition to our existing safety process, we have put corrective actions into place to prevent this from happening again,” company officials say.
Those who have purchased Fromm Four-Star Shredded Entrée canned dog food should return the product to the original retailer immediately.
Anyone with further questions can contact the company at 1-800-325-6331 or email info@frommfamily.com.
To see the full FDA statement, click here.
CBD Dog Health and Green Juju are partnering to educate more pet owners and veterinarians on the benefits of plant food and medicine. The first stop of the Heroes of Holistic Healing educational tour will be at the AHVMA Annual Conference & Exhibition, an educa
tional event for holistic veterinarians. Some of the topics covered will be the importance of a fresh, biologically appropriate diet, the health benefits of medicinal plants and mushrooms and integrating fresh food into a pet’s diet.
OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 31, 2021 — ELIAS Animal Health, a clinical stage development company advancing novel treatments for cancer in companion animals, today announced the initiation of a pilot study of its adoptive T cell therapy combined with surgery and radiotherapy, if indicated, for dogs diagnosed with oral malignant melanoma, a highly metastatic disease and the most common form of oral cancer seen in dogs. Melanoma is widely believed to be chemo-resistant and in this study the adoptive T cell therapy will be administered instead of chemotherapy.
This clinical trial will enroll dogs that have been newly diagnosed with oral melanoma but have not yet been treated for their cancer. It is a multi-center, single-arm study with no randomization. ELIAS is providing financial assistance that will substantially cover costs of participation and treatment in the trial. A list of participating sites can be found on the website.
Adoptive T cell therapy is a form of immunotherapy that involves treating the patient with its own cancer-specific “killer” T cells. The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this immunotherapy compared to historical control data obtained using surgery alone or surgery plus radiotherapy. In addition, patients will be evaluated for quality of life throughout the study.
“We are thrilled to announce the launch of the next clinical study which will evaluate the adoptive T cell therapy in a second form of cancer,” said Tammie Wahaus, chief executive officer, ELIAS Animal Health. “Building on the promising results reported last year for our initial osteosarcoma study and completion of enrollment in our pivotal osteosarcoma study, we look forward to expanding our portfolio to treat more dogs affected by cancer.”
Veterinarians interested in more information on the clinical trial, please visit www.eliasanimalhealth.com or contact ELIAS at clinicaltrials@eliasah.com. Interested investors may contact info@eliasah.com.
About ELIAS Animal Health
Based in Olathe, Kan., ELIAS Animal Health is a medical biotechnology company advancing its novel targeted T cell-based immunotherapies for the treatment of canine cancers. The ELIAS cancer immunotherapy is being distributed to veterinarians commercially under 9 CFR 103.3 as an experimental autologous prescription product for the treatment of canine osteosarcoma. The company’s novel therapeutic approach offers the promise of improved clinical outcomes and the potential for fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated. For more information, visit www.eliasanimalhealth.com.
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OLYMPIA, Wash., Aug. 26, 2021 — This week, Inc. Magazine divulged its 2021 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies and People, Pets and Vets (PPV) is honored to make its first appearance on the prestigious list. Private companies are ranked by revenue growth, industry, metro area, and number of employees.
Currently, PPV has 80+ veterinary hospitals in 10 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington and continues adding new practices to the family each month.
CMO, Heather Bern, shares “We are thrilled to have our family of hospitals included on this distinguished list. Our team members are key to the company’s success, and this acknowledgement not only highlights their hard work and dedication, but also rewards it!”
People, Pets and Vets ranked among the top five veterinary companies present on the national list coming in at 1,997 with a 3-year revenue growth of 222%. According to Inc. 5000, “Brains, bravery, and optimism propelled these businesses to our annual fast-growth list, even amid the pandemic.”
Contact Heather Bern, at hbern@peoplepetsandvets.com to learn more.
About People, Pets & Vets
People, Pets and Vets, born in 1992, is a veterinarian-led group with animal hospitals located throughout the western and southern United States. Each hospital provides a range of general and surgical services, while making a positive impact in their communities. PPV offers a compelling opportunity to veterinarians looking to sell their practice, as well as to associate veterinarians, to share in the Company’s growth through retained ownership. By creating a network of passionate professionals that work smarter, PPV has a strong track record of treating people well, always doing what they say, and creating a relationship built on trust.
About Inc. Media and Inc. 5000
The prestigious Inc. 5000 list, published annually since 1982, analyzes company data to identify the fastest growing privately held companies in The United States. The worldwide recognition that comes with being inducted into the 5000 gives the founders of the best companies the opportunity to connect with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them grow sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Vision Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events from Inc. Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to the percentage of sales growth from 2017 to 2020.
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Currently, PPV has 80+ veterinary hospitals in 10 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington and continues adding new practices to the family each month.
CMO, Heather Bern, shares “We are thrilled to have our family of hospitals included on this distinguished list. Our team members are key to the company’s success, and this acknowledgement not only highlights their hard work and dedication, but also rewards it!”
People, Pets and Vets ranked among the top five veterinary companies present on the national list coming in at 1,997 with a 3-year revenue growth of 222%. According to Inc. 5000, “Brains, bravery, and optimism propelled these businesses to our annual fast-growth list, even amid the pandemic.”
Contact Heather Bern, at hbern@peoplepetsandvets.com to learn more.
About People, Pets & Vets
People, Pets and Vets, born in 1992, is a veterinarian-led group with animal hospitals located throughout the western and southern United States. Each hospital provides a range of general and surgical services, while making a positive impact in their communities. PPV offers a compelling opportunity to veterinarians looking to sell their practice, as well as to associate veterinarians, to share in the Company’s growth through retained ownership. By creating a network of passionate professionals that work smarter, PPV has a strong track record of treating people well, always doing what they say, and creating a relationship built on trust.
About Inc. Media and Inc. 5000
The prestigious Inc. 5000 list, published annually since 1982, analyzes company data to identify the fastest growing privately held companies in The United States. The worldwide recognition that comes with being inducted into the 5000 gives the founders of the best companies the opportunity to connect with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them grow sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Vision Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events from Inc. Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to the percentage of sales growth from 2017 to 2020.
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https://peoplepetsandvets.com/
LOS ANGELES – The Center for Dog Pain Relief announced today the launch of the first website, DogPainRelief.com, and first pain locator map solely devoted to helping pet parents relieve their dogs’ physical and emotional pain.
Both the website and dog pain locator map were first envisioned by Alan Siskind, a founder of the Center for Dog Pain Relief, as an ever-lasting tribute to his 16 year old Wheaten Terrier, Maddy, (pictured above).
According to Siskind, “I started the company out of my love for Maddy and all dogs who unnecessarily suffer from pain. Maddy had to endure needless days and months of suffering from osteoarthritis and cruciate ligament ruptures, as well as a herniated disc and other ailments because I wasn’t able to easily find the expert help, support and advice that both Maddy and I needed to treat her pain.”
A first for the pet community, the patented interactive Pain Locator Map App is scheduled to be introduced in September 2021. The Pain Map App will enable dog owners to easily find the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for the majority of physical and emotional pain. The website version of the Pain Locator Map can be found throughout DogPainRelief.com. An iOS and Android compatible version is currently being beta tested.
Both the website and dog pain locator map were created by the Center for Dog Pain Relief’s design and development team over the past 18 months, and are the first of many software applications currently being created to help dog owners find the right products, treatments and pain relief specialists to help relieve their dogs’ chronic and acute physical and emotional pain.
To learn more about the Center for Dog Pain Relief and the new Pain Locator Map, visit DogPainRelief.com. Interested parties can contact Alan Siskind at alan@dogpainrelief.com.
The Center for Dog Pain Relief (CDPR) and its website DogPainRelief.com, were created to help pet parents quickly find the best pain relief treatment options for their dogs who suffer from both acute and chronic physical, as well as emotional, pain. DogPainRelief.com has been designed to be both a supportive online community and collaborative pet health care platform. It provides dog owners with easy access to other pet parents, as well as to the most comprehensive and unbiased network of dog pain relief specialists, researchers, and product manufacturers on the planet. The company continues to develop software designed to help both parents and pets stay healthy and active. Upcoming releases include a telehealth App and an App that will enable dog owners to schedule first-time appointments directly with pain relief specialists listed. The Company is also producing the first in-person “Pet Healthcare Expo”, which is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles during Q4 of 2022. A co-branded digital version, which will run simultaneously with the live Expo event, will include webinars, podcasts and telehealth exams.
