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color=#0000ff size=2>Veterinary drugs for companion animals are regulated
by FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (<A
href="BLOCKED::http://www.fda.gov/cvm/">http://www.fda.gov/cvm/</A>).
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color=#0000ff size=2>Vaccines for animals are regulated by USDA (<A
href="BLOCKED::http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/vet_biologics/">http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/vet_biologics/</A>)</FONT></SPAN></DIV></FONT></DIV><BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><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 5:55 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Volkman,
Jennifer; Nancy Busen; Pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE:
[Pharmwaste] Pharmwaste from Dog Parks?<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>Jennifer you have good reason to be concerned about the health of
your pet.<BR><BR>The pharmaceuticals that go into food producing animals
(poultry, beef, swine, etc) are regulated but pharmaceuticals that go into
companion animals (cats, dogs, birds etc.) are hardly regulated at all.
Which was also the case with animal food - hence little or no regulation of pet
food prior to the big melamine pet food scandal. <BR><BR>Because of lack
of oversight, it is difficult to get a handle on the quantity of pharmaceuticals
ingested by dogs. But circumstantial evidence suggests high and growing
usage. <BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">According to the 2007-2008 National
Pet Owners Survey, </SPAN></SPAN></B><BR>There are <SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN></SPAN>74.8 million dogs in
the U.S and </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN>88.3
million</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
cats.<BR>And for the total number of pets, (dogs, cats, birds, fish, etc.) the
U.S. spend $9.2 billion on Vet Care and $9.3 billion on Supplies and Over the
Counter medicine. Compiled by the </SPAN> American Pet Products
Manufacturers Association,
<BR>http://www.appma.org/press_industrytrends.asp<BR><BR><BR><B><I>"Volkman,
Jennifer" <Jennifer.Volkman@state.mn.us></I></B> wrote:
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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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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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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>
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<DIV align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=4>Protect Tomorrow,
TODAY</FONT></DIV>
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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
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<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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