West Niles News

The first case of West Nile disease has been found in a mosquito sample taken this 2010 season in Grant county.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has recently come out with the report on the postitive cases of West Nile in the state for last year. Here is the article:

For 2009, Washington had a total of 72 horses confirmed positive for West Nile. Washington has had the dubious honor of leading the nation in cases the last two years. Please urge your clients to consider vaccination especially if they are in the Yakima, Benton, Kittitas or Grant counties. The virus seems to be well entrenched in these areas and with the mild winter, we could have a significant increase without preventative measures. The vaccines continue to show remarkable effectiveness in preventing symptoms of this potentially fatal disease.

This article if a good reminder to get your horse vaccinated against the disease; especially in the state of Washington.

Iams Canned Cat Food Recalled

Certain batched of Iams canned cat food is being recalled. It has been found to contain insufficient levels of thiamine or vitamin B1, which is essential for cats. Cats that are fed primarily the canned food are those with highest risk.

Early symptoms include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. Advanced thiamine deficiency can lead to more serious symptoms.

Cans affected were 3 and 5.5 ounce cans of Iams ProActive Health Cat and Kitten Food that carry a stamp between 9/2011 and 6/2012.

For further information or a product refund call P&G at 877-340-8826