Merck marks three million rabies vaccine donationsSeptember 19, 2019As World Rabies Day approaches on Sept. 28, Merck Animal Health is doing its part to combat the transmission of rabies.
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Active bats raise red alertSeptember 17, 2019With an active bat season approaching, a clinical professor from Kansas State University (K-State) is reminding veterinarians and owners to remain vigilant in protecting pets against rabies.
Raw pet food lots test positive for Salmonella, ListeriaSeptember 3, 2019Two Aunt Jeni’s Home Made raw frozen pet food products have been recalled after samples positive for Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono).
Human Salmonella cases linked to pig ears climb to 143August 30, 2019Cases of salmonellosis in humans connected to contact with pig ear treats continue to rise and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising pet owners to take precautions to avoid illness.
Third company issues pig ear recall over SalmonellaAugust 21, 2019A suspected connection between an outbreak of salmonellosis in humans and pig ear treats is forcing Dog Goods USA to issue a voluntary recall of some of its products.
Canine parvovirus treatment may be in the worksAugust 19, 2019Veterinarians may soon have access to an antibody effective in the treatment of canine parvovirus (CPV).
Raw pet food products test positive for Salmonella, ListeriaAugust 15, 2019Texas Tripe has recalled dozens of its raw pet food products after samples tested positive for Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono).
Pig ears linked to human cases of salmonellosisAugust 2, 2019Pet owners across 33 states are being advised to dispose all pig ear treats, as the products are believed to be linked to an ongoing outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections in humans.
Treat aspiration pneumonia like a bossMay 13, 2019With a 25 percent death rate, aspiration pneumonia should be taken seriously. Treatment traditionally includes hospitalization, IV fluids and antibiotics (often a cephalosporin combined with enrofloxacin), oxygen therapy, nebulization, and coupage.
S.C. veterinarians, DHEC to provide low-cost rabies vaccinationsMarch 27, 2019South Carolina veterinary practices are joining the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to offer low-cost rabies vaccinations to their pet patients. Although rabies vaccines can be obtained all year, the initiative provides pet owners with an affordable and convenient service, while also helping to increase rabies-prevention awareness. "Rabies vaccination fees may vary by clinic site, but no veterinarian participating in these clinics will charge more than $10 per pet," says David Vaughan, director of DHEC's division of onsite wastewater, rabies prevention, and enforcement. South Carolina state law requires all pet cats, dogs, and ferrets are vaccinated against rabies. While not mandatory, DHEC also recommends owners vaccinate horses, livestock in frequent contact with people, valuable livestock, and animals used for raw milk or raw milk product production. "Rabies is a threat to pets, livestock, wild animals, and humans," Vaughan says. "Pet owners must stay vigilant and keep their pets current on their vaccinations." In 2018, South Carolina saw 100 positive rabies cases with the following breakdown: • 42 raccoons; • 16 skunks; • 15 cats; • 13 bats; • nine foxes; • two cows; • one dog; • one goat; and …
