Animal respiratory, GI insurance claims remain consistent in face of COVID-19April 30, 2020Despite news of a North Carolina dog testing positive for COVID-19, there is no evidence suggesting the virus is a concern for pets, says Trupanion.
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Free pet food, CE available to clinic staff to ease COVID hardshipApril 29, 2020Pet food company, Rayne Clinical Nutrition, has launched Partners in Nutrition, a new program designed to support independently operated practices during the COVID-19 crisis.
N.C. pug tests positive for COVID-19April 29, 2020A pug living in North Carolina has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, becoming the first known dog in North America to be diagnosed with the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
Prepare stimulus loan applications ASAPApril 27, 2020Clinics and practices interested in applying for newly announced government assistance loans amid the COVID-19 crisis should get their ducks in a row, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says.
Rule out common illnesses before testing for COVID-19, AVMA saysApril 24, 2020Veterinarians should not test pets for COVID-19 without first consulting with public and animal health officials, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says.
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).
How are you triaging patients in this "new normal"?April 16, 2020When practicing in today’s minimal-contact climate, determining which patients require in-person examination is critical to minimizing risk and protecting staff members and clients.
Feline respiratory health "static" amid pandemicApril 14, 2020North America’s domestic cats appear to be maintaining good respiratory health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stay alert of possible ivermectin misuse amid pandemic, FDA warnsApril 13, 2020Animal health professionals should be on the lookout for the potential misuse of a human- and animal-prescribed antiparasitic drug thought to be a possible treatment for COVID-19.
One Health approach drives COVID-19 testing partnershipApril 13, 2020A partnership between an animal health company and a human pathology laboratory is set to streamline the processing of COVID-19 tests in the Kansas City area.
