Heartland Veterinary & Boarding - Drs. Katina & Bill Carter

09/25/2025

The discovery of pathogens in raw pet foods creates risks for both pets and their owners.

09/02/2025

The CDC's rabies team says it's tracking 15 different likely outbreaks from New York to Oregon.

08/27/2025

UMN researchers discover new urinary stone and a likely cause. The fresh dog food may be behind the calcium tartrate tetrahydrate (CTT) urinary stones.

"Fresh dog food companies have gained popularity in the last few years, as more owners make the switch from dry food. That trend appears to be having unintended consequences for some dogs, Dr. Lulich says."

08/26/2025

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viva-raw-issues-voluntary-recall-two-lots-dog-cat-foods-due-salmonella-and-listeria-monocytogenes

August 25, 2025 – Viva Raw LLC, Charlotte, NC is voluntarily recalling two lots of dog and cat foods due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is for Lot 21495 (Viva Ground Beef for Dogs; Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies) and Lot 21975 (Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs;

08/15/2025

Make sure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccine. This is too close to home to take any chances.

The Burlington County Health Department announced a raccoon killed by a dog at Pennington Park in Delanco has tested positive for rabies.

The racoon was killed by a dog on Tuesday Aug. 12 near the small dog run area at the park and then dragged through the fence into the dog run. The remains were submitted to the Burlington County Health Department and tested for rabies. The Health Department was notified of the positive test on Thursday.

The dog that killed the raccoon was vaccinated and has received a rabies booster. The dog’s owners are also receiving rabies post exposure treatment as a precaution.

To date the Health Department is not aware of any other humans or pets exposed to the raccoon. As a precaution, the small dog run at Pennington Parks will remain closed until Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Any person who has been scratched or bitten by a raccoon at Pennington Park in the last two weeks should seek medical guidance from their primary care doctor or another physician. They should also notify the Health Department at 609-265-5548.

Park visitors who brought dogs to the park during the last two weeks should also notify the Health Department if they believe their dog came in contact with a racoon, and contact their family veterinarian for additional guidance.

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the brain. The rabies virus lives in the saliva (spit) of infected animals and is spread from a bite or when saliva from an infected animal touches broken skin, open wounds or the lining of the mouth, nose, or eyes.

To guard against rabies, residents should make sure their pets are up to date with their rabies vaccines and keep a safe distance away from any stray animals or wildlife. Residents should contact their local animal control officer if they encounter stray animals or wildlife and not try to trap or handle animals themselves.

For additional information about rabies, go to https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html

Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the Burlington County Health Department at 609-265-5548.

08/02/2025

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August Noise Calendar

07/22/2025

https://www.petfoodindustry.com/safety-quality/pet-food-safety/news/15750831/fda-issues-warning-letter-to-answers-pet-food-after-finding-salmonella-listeria

U.S. raw pet food manufacturer faces serious violations following inspection that revealed pathogen contamination across multiple product lots.

06/24/2025

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🔥🔥Don’t let the sidewalk make dogs yelp—
Give those paws a little help!
Yes it’s fine for the indoor zooms,
Any reason to avoid the hot day gloom!
Keep pups cool, inside with plenty of sips—
Or it will be an unexpected vet trip! 🐾🐾

06/21/2025

05/10/2025

Base noise calendar

05/09/2025

Dr. Grandin is one of the first autistic people to document the insights she gained from her personal experiences with autism. She is a professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University, and was also awarded the 2025 AVMA Humane Award. Well deserved.

USA TODAY honors Temple Grandin, a Colorado State University Distinguished Professor, as one of its 2025 Women of the Year

04/08/2025

***RECALL*** We have a number of clients that give Zesty Paws supplements. Please check yours if you do!

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/petdine-issues-a-voluntary-recall-of-8-of-its-zesty-paws-soft-chew-supplements-due-to-potential-salmonella-contamination/