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July 23, 2014

HR 4023 advances to the Senate

HR 4023, a source of contention within the veterinary profession since it made its first appearance in 2011, is now headed to the Senate for consideration. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) will sponsor the bill, which they are touting as a solution to lowering pet owners' costs for medication,

July 16, 2014

Center for Pet Safety unveils certification program for pet safety harnesses

The Center for Pet Safety (CPS) is not sitting on its heels following the results of its 2013 Harness Crashworthiness Study in which 100 percent of all large-dog car restraints tested failed to protect pets and humans during simulated crashes. The organization announced July 15 that it has just launched the first certification program for pet safety harness restraints.

July 09, 2014

U.S. House passes Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act

After a widespread effort by the veterinary community to modify restrictive rules regarding access to controlled substances, victory is finally in sight as the U.S. House unanimously passed the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act.

July 02, 2014

DEA decides on Schedule IV classification for tramadol

Effective Aug. 18, tramadol will be considered a Schedule IV controlled substance according to a new rule published by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on July 2. The decision means that veterinary professionals who handle tramadol or tramadol-containing substances will be subject to the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to Schedule IV controlled substances.

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