Rule out common illnesses before testing for COVID-19, AVMA saysApril 24, 2020Veterinarians should not test pets for COVID-19 without first consulting with public and animal health officials, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says.
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Feline retrovirus diagnosis, management central to new toolkitApril 23, 2020A new resource from the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) could help animal health professionals ensure their feline patients lead longer, healthier lives.
N.Y. cats test positive for COVID-19April 22, 2020Two domestic cats in New York State have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL).
Southeast U.S. "hotbed" for heartworms, warns AHSApril 21, 2020While the COVID-19 pandemic remains top of mind in the U.S. and beyond, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) is reminding veterinarians to stay mindful of heartworm prevention.
Canine post-TPLO muscle loss eased with supplementApril 20, 2020New research out of Kansas State University (KState) College of Veterinary Medicine suggests a bioactive composition designed to build lean muscle could benefit dogs that have undergone a common orthopedic surgery.
How are you triaging patients in this "new normal"?April 16, 2020When practicing in today’s minimal-contact climate, determining which patients require in-person examination is critical to minimizing risk and protecting staff members and clients.
Funding promotes, supports foster care during pandemicApril 15, 2020Nonprofit shelter and animal rescue organizations might get some extra financial assistance, thanks to Maddie’s Fund.
Genetic enzymes may point to canine cancer preventionApril 15, 2020Certain dogs may be more susceptible than others to developing environmentally associated cancers.
Feline respiratory health "static" amid pandemicApril 14, 2020North America’s domestic cats appear to be maintaining good respiratory health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stay alert of possible ivermectin misuse amid pandemic, FDA warnsApril 13, 2020Animal health professionals should be on the lookout for the potential misuse of a human- and animal-prescribed antiparasitic drug thought to be a possible treatment for COVID-19.
