Monkeypox detected in domestic dogAugust 17, 2022A greyhound in France has tested positive for monkeypox, becoming the first known domestic dog to contract with the virus via human transmission.
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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.
$300K grant to protect Ariz. Tribe lands from deadly parasiteJuly 16, 2020A pervasive and deadly tick-borne disease has infiltrated communities in Arizona, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation is determined to put a stop to it.
N.Y. cats test positive for COVID-19April 22, 2020Two domestic cats in New York State have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL).
COVID-19: Tips for protecting you and your staffMarch 9, 2020As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect people around the world, many are wondering what can be done to protect themselves and others. Â
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.
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.
Pet store puppies linked to multidrug-resistant outbreakDecember 18, 2019The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is asking veterinarians to inform clients of a multidrug-resistant outbreak that is believed to be connected to contact with pet store puppies.
Pig ear salmonellosis outbreak comes to a closeNovember 11, 2019Pig ear treats have officially been cleared for canine consumption, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says.
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.
