Your Animal Is Sick. Was It Something They Ate? Vet-LIRN May Be Able to Help
The FDA investigates foodborne illnesses for human foods and animal foods. FDA’s Vet-LIRN program can help your vet determine if the illness is a result…
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Beware of Ultraviolet Wands That Give Off Unsafe Levels of UV Radiation
Certain UV wands may cause injuries within seconds and alternative disinfection methods should be used. The FDA issued a safety communication alerting consumers about these…
Traumatic Brain Injury: What to Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen to anyone. And these types of injuries, even mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions), contribute to a substantial number of…
Plan, Prepare and Protect Your Pet Before, During and After an Emergency
When it comes to planning for emergencies, pet owners should consider their pets too. With some simple preparations now, you can make sure your pet…
My Dog Has Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?
Just as FDA reviews drugs for humans for safety and effectiveness before they can go on the market, the agency does the same for treatments…
Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are a hazard year-round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy rash and blisters.
Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health
Dietary supplements may contain ingredients that can have strong effects in the body. Talk with a health care professional before taking supplements.
Bottled Water Everywhere: Keeping it Safe
Consumers drink billions of gallons of bottled water each year. Find out about FDA’s role in ensuring that bottled water products are safe.
Weight Loss, Male Enhancement and Other Products Sold Online or in Stores May Be Dangerous
Consumers cannot be confident that certain products, including weight loss and male enhancement products, sold on online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay or in stores,…
Secondhand (and Third-Hand) Smoke May Be Making Your Pet Sick
Secondhand and third-hand smoke may be making your pet dog, bird, cat, guinea pig, or fish sick.