Parvo kills dozens of pups in MichiganAugust 25, 2022As many as 60 unvaccinated dogs in northern Michigan have died of parvovirus in recent weeks, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reports.
SPONSORED CONTENTYour Parasite Protection Recommendation, SimplifiedManaging parasite prevention doesn’t have to be complicated. Discover a single solution that protects against multiple threats. + Learn More
Seven strategies to improve vaccine complianceAugust 8, 2022A client says, "I’m just here for the rabies shot, Doc,” a client says. When a pet owner chooses services below your standard of care, the patient risks exposure to diseases and parasites. Practice health also suffers.
COVID vaccine protects global zoo animalsMay 17, 2022COVID-19 doesn’t affect only humans—it can sicken and, in rare cases, kill animals as well.
Veterinary research vital in protecting zoo animals from SARS-CoV-2February 11, 2022Veterinary researchers from Kansas State University (K-State) are working to protect zoo animals from the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
The ever-present risk of importing dog rabiesSeptember 23, 2021Does your clinic routinely ask about your patients’ travel history and review their vaccination records?
Give it your best shot to improve vaccine complianceSeptember 1, 2021The reasons pet owners give for not getting their pets vaccinated are varied, and often deeply personal.
Vaccine questions and resistanceJune 2, 2021Veterinarians probably have more familiarity with the science and application of vaccines than most physicians, excepting pediatricians. We understand the science of vaccines, the potential risks, and all the issues around immunization that are so hotly debated in the media these days.
Can old vaccines reveal new secrets?June 2, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the return of a period many of us have never experienced—a time before vaccines, when medicine had little power to stop the spread of infectious diseases.
Is a heartworm vaccine on the horizon?May 21, 2020Protecting dogs from deadly parasites and combating drug resistance to heartworm medications are the central goals behind a new Morris Animal Foundation-funded study.
Biopharma company partners to make oral COVID-19 vaccineMay 20, 2020A vaccination tablet for the novel coronavirus might soon be available, thanks to a new partnership between KindredBiosciences and Vaxart.