European Antibiotic Awareness Day

Stark Message To Vets On Antibiotic Awareness Day, UK

To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2010 the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning veterinary surgeons in the UK that failure to use antimicrobials responsibly could result in their use being restricted.

The BVA actively promotes the responsible use of antimicrobials and last year published a poster and guidance for vets: 'Responsible use of antimicrobials in veterinary practice: the 8-point plan'. The poster has received very positive feedback from across the UK and from the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE).

Concerns regarding resistance to antimicrobials and antibiotics span both the human and animal medicine fields and in 2008 the Chief Medical Officer called for a ban on the use of certain types of antibiotics in animals in order to protect their activity in humans.

Furthermore some EU Member States already restrict the availability of antimicrobials to veterinarians and adopt a strict formulary approach to the medicines that they can prescribe. The BVA is concerned that this trend will reach the UK and the freedom of vets to prescribe according to their clinical judgement will be restricted.

Commenting, Harvey Locke, President of the BVA, said:

"Antimicrobial resistance is an enormous problem for both human and animal health. As veterinary surgeons we have a duty to use these medicines responsibly for the good of animal health and welfare as well as public health.

"The BVA's poster on responsible use should be displayed in veterinary practices across the UK as a constant reminder, and I would urge all vets to refer to it.

"Failure to heed the message of responsible use could result in vets losing the right to prescribe certain medicines, which could have a significant impact on animal health and welfare.

"On Antibiotic Awareness Day our message to vets is clear: use them responsibly or lose them."

Notes

1. The BVA poster 'Responsible use of antimicrobials in veterinary practice: the 8-point plan' is available on the BVA website.

The BVA has also produced more detailed guidance to accompany the poster see here.

2. The BVA is a member of the RUMA Alliance (Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture) which promotes a co-ordinated and integrated approach to best practice in the use of medicines: see here.

Source:
British Veterinary Association

Vladimir Putin Needs A Name For His Bulgarian Shepherd Puppy

After getting a new Bulgarian shepherd puppy from the Prime Minister from Bulgarian Boyko Borisov, Vladimir Putin is asking the public for help in naming his dog.

What a beautiful looking dog, so what name would your chose for this dog be?

Read the article here.

Kroger, Milk Bone and the Canine Assistance Come Together To Help With A Service Dog

What an inspiring article about these three companies coming together to help this little child from Texas who has Muscular Dystrophy to be able to receive a service dog of his own.

Just watching the video you can see the little child name Joel Poysky’s eyes light up when he gets near one of these service dogs.

James Poysky said: Joel’s path in life is going to be different than we originally planned. It really makes us feel good to know that he will have a dog, a canine helper, to walk along that path with him.

A Big Thanks go out to all those who helped make this special dream come true for this little guy.

Read the article here.

Don’t Think Of Dying Your Dog In Florida

There is a law in Florida saying that you cannot dye you dog for any reason and a women named Christine Hill found out the hard way.

Christine dyed her dog for Halloween and was seen by a Animal Control officer in Jacksonville who gave her a ticket that will cost her two hundred and fifty five dollars. Who made up this law that makes it a crime to dye your pet, when if it’s done right it looks nice?

Read the article here.

I Might Not Have Eyes, But I'm Still A Dog

These Two Dog Abusers Should Never Be Allowed To Own A Dog Again

Photo by weareaustin.com


Can you imagine these two named Edgar Edjulian and Rafael Ortiz were caught beating their pit bull right in front of the police. I feel sorry for this poor dog for the abuse it got from these two lowlifes.

I still haven’t figured out why anybody would even sell a pit bull to kids in the first place, because we all know what most of them are going to do to their dog. Just like these two who began punching the dog in the head because it wouldn’t listen.

So now the two are charged with cruelty to animals which in Texas is a felony. I hope the judge not only hits them with the book, but denies them of ever own another pet.

Read the article here.

So You Own A Certian Breed Of Dogs, Then You May Not Be Able To Get Home Insurance

Quicksimpleinsurance Weighs In On Recent Pitbull Killing of Newborn Baby: Homeowners Insurance More Difficult to Obtain for Some Dog Owners


Quicksimpleinsurance warns that dog owners of certain aggressive breeds are running in to further complications obtaining homeowners insurance coverage.

Quicksimpleinsurance warns that dog owners of certain aggressive breeds are running in to further complications obtaining homeowners insurance coverage.

Dogs are fun and even healthy for family relationships. However certain breeds can be unpredictable. Recently a 7-day-old newborn was attacked and killed by a pit bull in New Port Richey, Florida. The baby's parents explained to police their dog had never showed any aggression before. Baby Justin was only left alone on his bed for few seconds while the pit bull suddenly turned violent. The dog was later euthanized in response to the incident.

For the most part dogs are loving and fun. However there are certain scenarios such as the occurrence in Florida where they can turn extremely dangerous.

These risks should be taken into careful consideration. Homeowners need to make sound judgment when they bring home new dogs…especially certain breeds (dobermans, rottweilers, pit bulls, etc). It is advised to contact their insurance before making these decisions.

Home Insurance Companies Getting Jittery

The insurance coverage liability related to dog related injuries is something everY dog owner needs to take into consideration. Given the recent publicized incidents of what happened above, owners of certain breeds may have trouble finding home insurance companies that even offer coverage.

Some Homeowners Insurance companies are starting to

1. Deny coverage on certain types of dog breeds
2. Choose not to offer insurance coverage for dog related injuries/damage
3. Limit the number of people in the household covered (may not cover younger people)
4. Limit coverage extending to certain dog breeds with a reputation of aggression
5. Opt not renew the home insurance policies to homeowners who purchase certain types of dog breeds

Why are home insurance companies doing this? happening? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and DogBiteLaw.com presented these facts:

* A third of all homeowners insurance claims involve dog attacks.
* Nearly five million Americans every year are bitten by dogs
* Most serious dog attack victims are children
* Off all dog bite incidents, one in five require medical attention. Sometimes these incidents requires reconstructive surgery
* Dog attacks cost approximately $1 billion in insurance and medical losses every year.

Given these statistics dog owners often run a much higher risk than non owners. Home insurance companies are becoming increasing selective about insuring household pets.