The field of canine sports and rehabilitation medicine is growing as canine sports become more popular around the country and dog owners see that…

Canine distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of puppies…

Canine influenza virus is caused by a highly contagious infection caused by an influenza A virus. The causative strains have been classified as H3N8…

The AVMA strongly opposes keeping as pets any hybrids of wild canines crossbred with domestic animals. The AVMA believes that commercial traffic in…

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect any dog. The best prevention is through good hygiene and vaccination.

The AVMA strongly discourages the devocalization of dogs because of the surgery's negative impacts on animal welfare. Canine devocalization does not…

Information about canine circovirus infections - for veterinarians and their patients. Links to FAQs and other background information on circovirus in…

An emerging canine respiratory tract disease, known as canine influenza or canine flu, was found in dogs in shelters, boarding facilities, and…

Brucella canis infection is a common disease of dogs, which can result in reproductive failure, diskospondylitis, or uveitis.

Canine Influenza questions, answers and guidelines including: What is dog flu? How is it transmitted? Is it deadly? Is it widespread? Is there a…

The identification of canine genes is not only improving the health of dogs, but is also helping researchers identify genes

The AVMA has adopted the following policy on canine brucellosis:

National Dog Bite Prevention Week will be observed May 21-27.

Both dogs were among the victims of an outbreak of canine influenza ongoing as of late April in the Chicago area.

Researchers have produced a rough draft of the canine genome sequence

The Lucy Whittier Molecular and Diagnostic Core Facility has developed a quick molecular diagnostic assay for detection of canine influenza virus.

Four cats in Indiana have been sickened by a canine influenza virus that caused an outbreak among dogs in Chicago and spread throughout the U.S.…

Canine leishmaniasis confirmed in 21 states Cases of visceral canine leishmaniasis

Overview of canine influenza (dog flu), including cause, transmission, clinical signs, treatment and prevention.

  Correction: The original version of this article inaccurately stated that canine influenza may become endemic in Lexington, Ky.   posted…

The American Animal Hospital Association has updated its 2006 guidelines on canine vaccination to reflect available vaccines and new information.

In response to the recent identification of canine influenza in dogs, the AVMA has released "Control of Canine

The AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award honors a recipient's long-term contribution to the field of canine research

Thamm receives award for canine health research

The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation is calling for proposals for research on the health, well-being, and