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Council reports more parasite perils in 2022May 26, 2022In its spring 2022 report, CAPC warned vector-borne diseases will pose higher-than-average risks across most of the U.S.
Vector-borne diseases likely a higher risk this yearMarch 1, 2022Heartworm, Lyme, and other vector-borne diseases are expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
Canine parvovirus and care (even on a budget)November 17, 2021Puppies infected with canine parvovirus are a common presentation to veterinary practitioners.
The ever-present risk of importing dog rabiesSeptember 23, 2021Does your clinic routinely ask about your patients’ travel history and review their vaccination records?
Reducing spread of deadly disease central to dog import billJuly 12, 2021Minimizing the spread of diseases that could be dangerous to both human and animal health is the goal of the recently reintroduced Healthy Dog Importation Act.
Rabies risk leads to canine import ban for 113 countriesJune 16, 2021Due to a heightened risk of rabies, canine imports from 113 countries have been temporarily halted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dog food pulled due to SalmonellaJune 11, 2021Retailers and dog owners in 14 U.S. states are being asked to dispose of several lots of dog food due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Pet food recalled due to SalmonellaApril 5, 2021Several brands of pet food have been voluntarily recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports.
Parvo preventative picks up speedDecember 29, 2020Elanco Animal Health is set to acquire the global rights to Kindred Biosciences’ proprietary KIND-030, a monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment and prevention of canine parvovirus.
