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<DIV><SPAN class=903102219-26102007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>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!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=903102219-26102007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>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?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Eddie
Becker<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, October 26, 2007 2:12 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Nancy
Busen; Pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [Pharmwaste]
Pharmwaste from Dog Parks?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT
style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=4>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
<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>A</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=4> useful
list of pharmaceuticals routinely used on companion animals, can be found at a
site owned and operated by practicing veterinarians.<BR><SPAN
class=artext><STRONG><EM></EM></STRONG></SPAN><BR>Below is a list of
conditions treated with various drugs, the long list can be viewed if you
follow the URL below<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"
size=4>http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=0&Cat=1303</FONT><BR><FONT
style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=4><BR>Summary of Subcategories: In
Companion animal drug use
from<BR>http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=0&Cat=1303<BR><BR>
* Administering Drugs & Nutraceuticals<BR> *
Antibiotics<BR> * Antidotes<BR> *
Antifungal Medications<BR> *
Antihistamines<BR> * Antiprotozoal
Medications<BR> * Anti-inflammatories
(non-steroids)<BR> * Behavior Modification
Medications<BR> * Central Nervous System
Medications<BR> * Digestive Tract, Liver, and Pancreas
Medications<BR> * Diuretics ('Water
Pills')<BR> * Ear & Skin
Medications<BR> * Eye (Ophthalmic)
Medications<BR> * Flea - Tick - External Parasite
Treatments<BR> * Heart & Blood Pressure
Medications<BR> * Heartworm Preventives and
Treatments<BR> * Hormones - Endocrine - Reproduction-related
Treatments<BR> * Immune System - Anti-cancer
Treatments<BR> * Pain Relievers<BR> *
Respiratory System Treatments<BR> * Urinary Tract &
Kidney Medications<BR> * Wormers and
Anti-parasitics<BR> * Vitamins - Minerals - Electrolytes -
Nutraceuticals<BR><BR>Additional Articles:<BR><BR> *
Compounding Medications<BR> * Drugs to Avoid in Pregnant or
Nursing Cats<BR> * Drugs to Avoid in Pregnant or Nursing
Dogs<BR> * Generic Medications<BR> *
Veterinarians Allowed to Prescribe 'Extra-label' Drugs<BR><BR><BR><B><I>Nancy
Busen <NBusen@bentonvillear.com></I></B> wrote:</FONT>
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color=#0000ff>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!</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT size=4><SPAN class=717363214-25102007><FONT
color=#0000ff>We are however, working on a program for our county and
ultimately the state of Arkansas to get the unused pharms out of
circulation.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT size=4><SPAN class=717363214-25102007><FONT
color=#0000ff>Let me know how it works out with the dogs.
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=4>Nancy Busen</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=4>City of Bentonville</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=4>Lab/Pretreatment Supervisor</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=4>1901 N.E. 'A' Street</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=4>Bentonville, AR 72712</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=4>479-271-3160</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=4>Fax: 479-271-3163</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=4>Protect Tomorrow,
TODAY</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV><FONT size=4><BR></FONT>
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<FONT size=4><B>From:</B> pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Eddie
Becker<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, October 24, 2007 3:18 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
Pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Pharmwaste] Pharmwaste
from Dog Parks?<BR></FONT><FONT size=4><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>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. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Eddie Becker</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Washington, DC</FONT></DIV>
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