Welcome to Pet Health News, our weekly roundup of what's new in dog and cat health. We keep it short, plain, and sourced, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time snuggling. (We're a pet store, not a vet clinic, so always check with your own veterinarian before changing anything.)
Recall alert: Wedgewood compounded pet medications
Wedgewood Pharmacy announced on October 21, 2026 that it's voluntarily recalling nearly 4,000 compounded veterinary product listings that may contain too much or too little active ingredient. The medications were shipped to vet practices and pharmacies across the US between February 18 and October 6, 2026, and include pastes, suspensions, ear and eye products, and more. If your pet takes a compounded medication, check Wedgewood's recall lookup page and call your vet with any concerns. Owners who have an affected product are asked to stop using it, keep it, and call the recall line at 866-562-5931. Source: dvm360
New first aid guidelines for dogs and cats
The RECOVER Initiative, the group behind veterinary CPR guidelines, released its first-ever first aid guidelines for dogs and cats in 2026. A few takeaways every pet parent should know:
- Don't reach for hydrogen peroxide if your pet eats something bad, unless a vet or poison control tells you to. Grab the packaging and head in.
- Heat stroke: cool first, then drive. Cool running water over the belly and body before transport.
- Choking: start with up to five firm back blows beside the spine, and get to a vet right after, even if it clears.
- First aid never replaces the vet visit. Every pet that needed first aid should still be seen.
Source: Veterinary Practice News
FDA approves a new dog-only skin infection shot
On October 20, 2026, the FDA approved Convenia RTU for Dogs, a ready-to-use injectable antibiotic for certain bacterial skin infections. Heads up for multi-pet homes: this version is for dogs only, because two of its inactive ingredients may be toxic to cats. The original Convenia remains approved for both. Source: FDA
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