Pets unlikely to pass COVID-19 to humans, other animalsMarch 6, 2020In response to emerging reports that a dog in Hong Kong has tested “weak positive” for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has updated its advisory document regarding pets and the virus.
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Drug, medical supply shortages due to COVID-19 may disrupt veterinary careMarch 5, 2020The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is actively monitoring developments on COVID-19 as it relates to animals and sharing what it learns on its website.
Entrepreneurial success focus of academy programMarch 5, 2020Researchers and graduate students interested in exploring the marketability of their ideas may want to consider a new summer program at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine.
Displaced pets get free boarding after Tennessee tornadoMarch 4, 2020In the wake of a deadly tornado that swept through Tennessee earlier this week, VCA Animal Hospitals is offering free boarding for displaced pets.
$1-billion milestone surpassed by insurance providerMarch 3, 2020Last week’s claim filing for a tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery in British Columbia pushed pet insurance provider Trupanion past the $1-billion threshold in veterinary invoices processed.
$2.1 million in grants fund canine cancer researchMarch 3, 2020Early-stage lymphoma, appendicular osteosarcomas, and the detection of degenerative myelopathy are among the research topics selected to receive funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF).
Dog in Hong Kong tests "weak positive" for COVID-19March 2, 2020A dog belonging to an individual in Hong Kong infected with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been quarantined after samples taken from the animal’s nasal cavity and mouth tested “weak positive” for the virus.
K-State licenses technology for coronavirus, norovirus compoundsMarch 2, 2020As global concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continue to escalate, Kansas State University (K-State) has licensed a technology it says might lead to the production of an antiviral drug treatment.
Combo parasite preventative gets FDA green lightFebruary 28, 2020Zoetis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a parasite preventative that protects dogs from fleas, ticks, and worms.
Smoke inhalation, burns may lead to heart problems in catsFebruary 27, 2020Suffering moderate burns and smoke inhalation might have a detrimental effect on the cardiovascular health of animals, according to a new study out of the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (UC Davis VMTH).
