Dog food pulled due to SalmonellaSeptember 20, 2023Retailers and dog owners across the U.S. are being asked to dispose of one specific lot of dog food due to Salmonella contamination.
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Canine vaccine hesitancy prevalent among U.S. dog owners, study findsSeptember 5, 2023More than 50 percent of dog owners in America have expressed some level of skepticism about vaccinating their pets—including for anti-rabies.
Old and new thoughts on infection controlAugust 29, 2023Surgical site infections (SSIs) are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as: superficial incisional (less than 30 days), deep incisional (30 days to 12 months), or organ space (30 days to 12 months).
Antibody testing critical to Brucella canis detection, treatmentJuly 5, 2023Researchers at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) aims to yield “less prone to false-positive results” with new diagnostic test.
Rabies antibody testing keeps people, pets togetherJune 6, 2023Keeping people and pets together while prioritizing public safety are the goals of a new offering at the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine. Â
Rabies vaccination programs contribute to both human and animal welfareMay 19, 2023Rabies occurs in more than 150 countries and territories, and 40 percent of the victims are children under 15 years of age, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Single-dose parvo treatment gets USDA approvalMay 3, 2023Elanco’s Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody treatment may provide a less intensive solution by targeting the virus with single-dose efficacy in dogs.
Lyme disease likely at higher risk this year, CAPC saysMay 2, 2023Lyme disease is expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
VBD screening critical to pet healthMarch 10, 2023Ticks can spread a variety of diseases. As their range expands throughout the country, it becomes more difficult to avoid encountering these adaptable parasites. With forecast maps from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) showing alarming changes in the regional distribution of vector-borne disease (VBD), the increased risk also poses new challenges for veterinary professionals.
Working with kennel vaccine policiesMarch 10, 2023Small animal practitioners will recognize this scenario: a client hands you a list of vaccines like they are turning in a menu at a sushi restaurant.
