VPN Plus+ ExclusiveConverging on Consensus: New Recommendations for Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of LeptospirosisOctober 11, 2024In this session: Jane Sykes, BVSc (Hons), PhD, MBA, MPH, DAVCIM, FNAP, reviews the importance of understanding the difference between reservoir hosts and incidental hosts, how dogs can become infected, what clinical that should alert you to leptospirosis, how new diagnostic tests should be used, and the best approaches to treat and prevent the disease.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveID 'poo-pourri': Emerging and Evolving Infectious Disease in Dogs and CatsOctober 2, 2024In this session: In dogs and cats, infectious diseases are emerging and evolving rapidly. These changes, and new research findings, bring various One Health (animal, human, environment) and antimicrobial resistance and stewardship challenges to the forefront for veterinarians and vet teams. Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS, addresses these concerns specific to gastro-intestinal (GI) parasites and wellness screening and provides practical resources to aid clinical management and pet-owner communication.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCanine Influenza from Emergence to Outbreaks: Protecting Our Patients and ClinicsSeptember 26, 2024In this session: Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM, provides you with all the tools you need to tackle canine influenza virus in your patients. You will receive practical steps to assist in identifying these patients before they come in your door (and infect other dogs), making the diagnosis to best inform treatment, developing a dog/owner-specific prevention plan, and steps every facility should take to protect themselves from dog respiratory infections and outbreaks.
California couple claims chloramphenicol cured dog sick with 'mysterious' respiratory illnessNovember 27, 2023The eye antibiotic for humans is claimed to have treated the family’s golden retriever, Ike, after a bout with the canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) last September
Canine respiratory disease-stricken San Diego shelter puts a pause on surrendersNovember 14, 2023Due to occurrences of Strep zoo and a bacterial infection called Mycoplasma, the San Diego Humane Society is limiting its dog intake to stray animals through Dec. 1
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.
$11.3M grant strengthens attack against zoonotic diseaseJune 2, 2020A team of Kansas State University (K-State) veterinary researchers have received a five-year, $11.3-million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Disinfection protocols: A clean startJanuary 24, 2018The start of a new year is the perfect time to review your disinfection protocols. Disinfection is vital to prevent the spread of infectious disease, but often, veterinary staff are either unaware or confused about proper sanitation.
