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Merial and its parent company, Sanofi, announced that the FDA recently issued approval for NexGard Chewables, the company's soft beef-flavored chew that protects dogs from fleas and American dog ticks.

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) is calling upon veterinarians to participate in its seventh annual National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. On Oct. 9, the organization wants veterinary hospitals to record basic information about animals of all breeds, sizes, and types that come through the doors for routine procedures.

Local domestic animals have for years shouldered much of the blame for spreading drug-resistant salmonella to humans. A recent study from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in the U.K. indicates that these animals may not be getting a fair shake.

The Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association (LGVMA) presented 2013 Leadership Awards to veterinary school deans Deborah T. Kochevar, DVM, PhD, and James W. Lloyd, DVM, PhD, for their efforts to infuse the veterinary profession with inclusion and diversity.

A salmonella outbreak in New Hampshire that has sickened at least 21 people may have originated with Joey's Jerky chicken jerky treats, according to the state's Department of Health and Human Services.

Veterinarians in Talkeetna, Alaska, are working hard to keep Stubbs, the town's cat mayor, alive after he was mauled by a large dog. The unusual story has garnered worldwide attention, and people from around the globe are offering to contribute to the mayor's medical bills

Nestlé Purina has issued a voluntary recall for certain bags of Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food due to one bag being found to contain salmonella.

Beginning Nov. 1, 2013, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals or those hospitals aspiring to gain accreditation will be required to anesthetize and intubate all dental patients in order to pass the AAHA accreditation evaluation. The standard applies to all dental procedures, including dental cleanings.

Petplan pet insurance is accepting nominations for its 2014 Veterinary Awards, which will recognize the profession's top individuals and practices. The company will choose finalists from among those nominated and invite them to the awards dinner at the 2014 Western Veterinary Conference.

Virbac has expanded its voluntary recall of Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables following its initial recall notice in April 2013.