[Pharmwaste] Pharmwaste from Dog Parks?

Volkman, Jennifer Jennifer.Volkman at state.mn.us
Fri Oct 26 15:34:14 EDT 2007


I have heard that veterinarian pharms are regulated differently than
those used for humans, in that full disclosure of ingredients is not
required. For example, we've been able to relatively easily research and
summarize the amount of mercury present in flu vaccines produced by
different manufacturers.  The same information is not publicly available
for animal vaccines.  I think my dog has a mild form of autism...  We
just got our first dog and I never thought about it before earlier this
week when I was reviewing mercury in flu vaccines.  I specify
mercury-free for the kids but not the dog, I feel like a bad mother!
 
There are probably parallels to studies of animal feedlots?  I think
I've seen a few of those studies on this list serv.  Maybe different
pharms, but good info on migration to surface and ground water?

	-----Original Message-----
	From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Eddie
Becker
	Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 2:12 PM
	To: Nancy Busen; Pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
	Subject: RE: [Pharmwaste] Pharmwaste from Dog Parks?
	
	
	Dear Nancy, As a dog lover myself, who wants to do the right
thing, I hear what you are saying.  I support dog parks and think they
could be part of the solution.  Sending dog park runoff to waste
treatment plants that eventually will remove the more environmentally
disruptive pharmaceutical pollutants is a better solution then letting
dog park runoff flow untreated into steams and rivers  
	
	But as far as I can tell.  No one has yet tested established dog
park run off for pharmaceuticals! So right now my hypothesis is just
that.
	
	A useful list of pharmaceuticals routinely used on companion
animals, can be found at a site owned and operated by practicing
veterinarians.
	
	Below is a list of conditions treated with various drugs, the
long list can be viewed if you follow the URL below
	http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=0&Cat=1303
	
	Summary of Subcategories: In Companion animal drug use from
	http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=0&Cat=1303
	
	    * Administering Drugs & Nutraceuticals
	    * Antibiotics
	    * Antidotes
	    * Antifungal Medications
	    * Antihistamines
	    * Antiprotozoal Medications
	    * Anti-inflammatories (non-steroids)
	    * Behavior Modification Medications
	    * Central Nervous System Medications
	    * Digestive Tract, Liver, and Pancreas Medications
	    * Diuretics ('Water Pills')
	    * Ear & Skin Medications
	    * Eye (Ophthalmic) Medications
	    * Flea - Tick - External Parasite Treatments
	    * Heart & Blood Pressure Medications
	    * Heartworm Preventives and Treatments
	    * Hormones - Endocrine - Reproduction-related Treatments
	    * Immune System - Anti-cancer Treatments
	    * Pain Relievers
	    * Respiratory System Treatments
	    * Urinary Tract & Kidney Medications
	    * Wormers and Anti-parasitics
	    * Vitamins - Minerals - Electrolytes - Nutraceuticals
	
	Additional Articles:
	
	    * Compounding Medications
	    * Drugs to Avoid in Pregnant or Nursing Cats
	    * Drugs to Avoid in Pregnant or Nursing Dogs
	    * Generic Medications
	    * Veterinarians Allowed to Prescribe 'Extra-label' Drugs
	
	
	Nancy Busen <NBusen at bentonvillear.com> wrote: 

		I work with a dog rescue and the mere thought of this
makes me smile. We are pooper scoopers but I'm going to have to try to
envision an alternative for urine! Thanks for the day brightener!
		 
		We are however, working on a program for our county and
ultimately the state of Arkansas to get the unused pharms out of
circulation.
		 
		Let me know how it works out with the dogs. 
		 
		Nancy Busen
		City of Bentonville
		Lab/Pretreatment Supervisor
		1901 N.E. 'A' Street
		Bentonville, AR 72712
		479-271-3160
		Fax: 479-271-3163
		 
		Protect Tomorrow, TODAY
		 
		
		
________________________________

		From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Eddie
Becker
		Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 3:18 PM
		To: Pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
		Subject: [Pharmwaste] Pharmwaste from Dog Parks?
		
		
		Does anyone know of any environmental or pharmaceutical
testing at dog parks or dog runs.  I am working on dog park regulations
and since dogs are probably the second most medicated species
(everything from antibiotics to Prozac) - it seems prudent to recommend
the appropriate disposal of urine in dog parks, rather then letting it
flow untreated into steams and rivers.  Any pointers would be much
appreciated.  
		Eddie Becker
		Washington, DC
		 

	
	

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