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Investigative Reports on Pet Safety and Pet Food Dangers:


FDA News

FDA Investigation Leads to Several Indictments for Importing Contaminated Ingredients Used in Pet Food

February 6, 2008

The Lincoln County News

Nationwide Campaign Launched to Fund Rabies Vaccine Study

November 19, 2007

Reuters

U.S. free of canine rabies virus

September 7, 2007

RabiesChallengeFund.org

About the Rabies Challenge Fund

July 2007

RabiesChallengeFund.org

Why Challenge Current Rabies Vaccine Policy?

The Lincoln County News

Rabies Challenge Fund Reaches First-Year Goal:

July 11, 2007

Animal Wellness Magazine

How Often Does He REALLY Need a Rabies Shot?

NewsTarget.com

Big Pharma takes over veterinary medicine; dogs and cats drugged with chemicals for profit

July 7, 2007

Newsday.com

Pets: Rabies vaccine research may save some pain

July 2, 2007

Animal Talk, Naturally!

The Vaccine Challenge

May 1, 2007

FDA.gov

Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts

April 2007

Veterinary Information Network

Hill's announces Prescription Diet® m/d® Feline dry pet food medical screening payment plan

April 2007

Law.com

Lawyers Set to Argue New Legal Theory in Pet-Poisoning Cases

April 10, 2007

PR Web

'Is Pet Ownership Destroying the Lives of Americans?'

April 9, 2007

CCN Matthews - News

All Menu Foods Pet Food With ChemNutra Wheat Gluten Voluntarily Recalled

April 5, 2007

Raw Story

Kucinich demands answers from FDA about pet food recall.

April 2, 2007

FDA.gov

Pet Food Recall - Frequently Asked Questions

April 2, 2007

FDA.gov

Menu Foods Pet Food Recall FAQ's

April 2, 2007

MSNBC

Tainted pet food a bigger risk to cats than dogs

April 1, 2007

Spaniel Journal

Are We Overvaccinating our Pets?

March-April 2007

Letter

Committee on Energy and Commerce Letter to FDA

March 30, 2007

Letter

Committee on Energy and Commerce Letter to US Department of Health

March 28, 2007

durbin.senate.gov

DURBIN AND DELAURO PRESS FDA FOR ANSWERS ON PET FOOD SAFETY

March 26, 2007

hsus.org

Durbin and Delauro Letter to FDA

March 26, 2007

hsus.org

Dennis Kucinich Letter to Menu Foods

March 23, 2007

FDA.gov

Pet Foods Page - Added Menu Foods Pet Food Recall FAQ's

March 23, 2007

7 News

Rat Poison Found In Recalled Pet Food

March 23, 2007

SteveDalePetWorld.com

PET FOOD SCARE INFORMATION WITHOUT USING SCARE TACTICS

March 23, 2007

ABC News

Doctors Caution Thousands More Pet Deaths Expected

March 22, 2007

Insurance Journal

Chicago Woman Sues Over Pet Food Recall, Seeks Class Action

March 22, 2007

globeandmail.com

Pet Food Maker's Woes Mount

March 22, 2007

Body & Health

Animal Death Reports Did Not Initially Trigger 'alarm bells': Pet-Food CEO

March 21, 2007

7 News

Pet Food Tests Killed 1 in 6, FDA Says

March 20, 2007

ABC News

Putting a Price on Puppy Love

March 20, 2007

The Whole Dog Journal

Menu Foods - Pet Food Recall

March 19, 2007

FDA.gov

FDA Pet Recall Press Release

March 16, 2007

Newsday.com

Pet Drugs Are Subject of Safety Fears

March 10, 2007

CNN

CNN Reports on Greenies

February, 2007

MaineToday.com

Get Out Your Wallets, Rabies Challenge Fund a Reality

November 20, 2006

MaineToday.com

News! The Rabies Challenge Fund

September 19, 2005


"I think this is just the tip of the iceberg." -- Dr. Bob Rogers, Veterinarian

Investigative Reports on the dangers of ProHeart 6:


Please note: This is not an all-inclusive list. Many media markets have broadcast stories regarding ProHeart 6.  Unfortunately, not all of them have provided video links or narratives of the stories on their Web site; therefore, we are unable to do the same for you.

energycommerce.house.gov

Letter to the head of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals regarding a clinical trial being conducted in Ghana to test whether moxidectin can inhibit the production of the parasite associated with river blindness - July 31, 2008

July 31, 2008

Pharmalot by Ed Silverman

Congress Probes Wyeth Over Dog Drug

July 31, 2008

energycommerce.house.gov

Letters to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to adverse events linked to the the ProHeart 6 canine heartworm treatment - June 25, 2008
  • Letter Requesting Documents
  • Letter Requesting Information
  • June 25, 2008

    Pharmalot by Ed Silverman

    Congress Questions Return Of Wyeth Dog Drug

    June 25, 2008

    Pharmalot by Ed Silverman

    Wyeth Bites Back: Controversial Dog Drug Returns

    June 5, 2008

    Pharmalot by Ed Silverman

    Barking Up The Wrong Tree: Wyeth & An FDA Vet

    February 13, 2008

    USA Today

    Our view on drug safety: FDA vet tracks dog deaths, gets smeared in the process

    June 17, 2008

    Scientific Misconduct Blog

    The ongoing story of Wyeth, the FDA and Dr. Hampshire

    Grassley Press

    Sen. Grassley’s letter regarding the FDA, a pharmaceutical drug maker and a safety officer at the FDA

  • Index of Appendix
  • Attachments
  • February 6, 2008

    MSNBC

    Watchdog risked career over pet-drug warning

    April 22, 2007

    keitholbermannisevil.wordpress.com

    Sen. Charles Grassley, possibly the least colorful but most tenacious member of the Senate

  • Letter attachment No. 1
  • Letter attachment No. 2
  • Relevant document No. 1

  • November 20, 2006

    Grassley Press

    Grassley Continues to Press FDA on Handling of Hampshire Case

  • Letter attachment No. 1
  • Letter attachment No. 2
  • Relevant document No. 1

  • October 31, 2006

    News Target

    Former FDA commissioner Crawford to plead guilty after charged with lying about conflicts of interest

    October 17, 2006

    Grassley Press

    Grassley Outlines Problems at FDA, Urges Reform

    September 20, 2006

    Merial

    Preliminary Injunction Halts Ft. Dodge Ad Campaign--False Claims Cited

    June 1, 2006

    Bridging the GAP

    Spotlight - A Conversation with GAP President Louis Clark - Victoria Hampshire (See page 4 of this document)

    Summer, 2006

    Washington Post

    Vioxx Debate Echoed in Battle Over Dog Drugs

    May 12, 2006

    Reuters.com

    UPDATE 1-US senator says Wyeth targeted FDA reviewer

    November 17, 2005

    AVMA - javma News

    The ProHeart Debate - VMAC sends mixed signals

    April 15, 2005

    Newhouse News Service

    FDA Sees Increase in Reports of Adverse Drug Reactions in Pets

    March 25, 2005

    CNN

    CNN Reports on Greenies

    February , 2007

    VeterinaryPracticeNews.com

    VMAC Fails to Reach Agreement on Proheart 6

    February 1, 2005

    WUSA 9 News

    Common Drug Used For Dogs Raises Concerns

    January 31, 2005

    WMAZ TV - Macon, GA

    Harmful Medicine For Pets?

    October 3, 2004

    WGN Radio 720 - Chicago, IL

    Heartworm Preventative Recalled

    September 2004

    NewsDay.com - NY

    DEADLY VACCINE Heartworm drug recalled

    September 28, 2004

    KPRC - Houston, TX

    Heartworm Medicine Recalled After Animal Deaths

    September 28, 2004

    WJRN - Tulsa, OK

    Woman sues manufacturers of heartworm medicine

    September 27, 2004

    WFRV - Green Bay, WI

    ProHeart®6 Nationwide Recall

    September 10, 2004

    KOTV - Tulsa, OK

    Concerns Over A Heartworm Medicine For Dogs

    September 9, 2004

    WOI TV - Des Moines, IA

    Follow Up: What's Killing Your Family Pet?

    September 8, 2004

    CBS4 - Denver, CO

    Popular Heartworm Medicine Recalled

    September 8, 2004

    WLUC - MI

    Fort Dodge Animal Health to Voluntarily Recall ProHeart®6

    September 6, 2004

    WZZM - Grand Rapids, MI

    Popular Heartworm Medication Recalled

    September 4, 2004

    CBS 2 - Chicago, IL

    Popular Heartworm Medicine Recalled

    September 3, 2004


    WOI TV - Des Moines, IA

    What's Killing Your Family Pet?

    July 21, 2004

    WGNX - CBS Atlanta, GA

    Heartworm shot for dogs recalled

    July 18, 2004

    CBS 4 - Denver, CO

    Heartworm medication under the microscope

    July 8, 2004

    WZZM - Grand Rapids, MI

    Some Vials of Heartworm Drug Recalled

    July 6, 2004

    CBS5 - Green Bay, WI

    Investigates Proheart 6

    June 3, 2004

    WPRI - Providence, RI

    What is killing your pet?

    June 2004

    KTVN - Reno, NV

    Heartworm in Dogs

    May 28, 2004

    CBS11 - Dallas/Ft Worth, TX

    Dog heartworm medicine

    May 26, 2004

    NBC5i - Dallas/Ft Worth, TX

    Heartworm medication linked to sickness, death

    May 25, 2004

    WGRZ - Buffalo, NY

    Attention all dog lovers

    May 24, 2004

    WUSA 9 News - Washington, DC

    Deadly Drug?

    May 19, 2004

    WZZM - Grand Rapids, MI

    Heartworm concerns

    May 17, 2004

    WZZM - Grand Rapids, MI

    Hidden pet dangers

    May 16, 2004

    WZZM - Grand Rapids, MI

    Heartworm preventative raises concerns

    May 16, 2004

    KEYE - Austin, TX

    Vaccinations and ProHeart 6

    May 12, 2004

    CBS 3- Philadelphia, PA

    On Your Side: Heartworm Medication

    May 4, 2004

    WRAL - Raleigh, NC

    Safety of Heartworm Product Questioned

    April 24, 2004

    Channel 6 - Orlando, FL

    Dog Owners Doubt Safety Of Heartworm Preventative

    April 1, 2004

    WKRC - Cincinnati, OH

    Heartworm medication investigation

    March 18, 2004

    CBS 2 - New York

    News / Video

    March 2, 2004

    CBS 4 - Boston, MA

    Could your pet be in danger?

    March 1, 2004

    CBS 2 - Chicago, IL

    For your pet's sake

    March 1, 2004

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