NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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•USDA ENDORSES MICROCHIPS

In a recent congressional report, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) endorses the use of microchips to identify American pets and advocates educating the public about microchip technology.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/subjects/animal_health

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•SAFETY ISSUES WITH INTERNET PHARMACIES

The FDA has issued a consumer health information warning about the possible dangers of purchasing medications online. Although some Web sites operate legally, there are some that do not-- even ones that look sophisticated and legitimate. Some medicines sold online are too old, too strong, or too weak. There have been cases in which Internet pharmacies have sold the wrong drug, causing serious consequences. Some Web sites sell counterfeit drugs that may have the same appearance as FDA-approved drugs, but quality and safety may not be the same. (NAVC Clinician's Brief. September. 2007...53)
www.fda.gov/consumer/features/drugsonline0707.html

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•ENSURE YOUR PETS SAFETY DURING A NATURAL DISASTER

Are you prepared to ensure your animals' safety in the event of a natural or man-made disaster? The Red Cross urges you to complete the three steps necessary to prepare for a disaster or emergency: get a kit, make a plan, and be informed. Several private companies sell disaster kits online and additional information is available from Homeland Security at the following web page.
http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/pets.html

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•NEW ADDITION TO OUR WEBSITE

You can now experience state-of-the-art pet care videos at PetCARE Telivision Network. You can find a permanent link for this website if you click MORE INFO on the left hand side of the page and then click on OUR LINKS. Or you can click the link below.
http://www.petCAREtv.com/petowners