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Answering clients’ questions about CIRDC
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is in the news, and clients understandably have questions. Here’s information you can share to…
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Overcrowding a factor in San Diego shelter outbreak of Strep zoo
Four dogs at the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) have been euthanized after being infected with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (also known as…
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Oregon dealing with respiratory illness incidents in dogs
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has received more than 200 case reports from veterinarians of a mysterious canine infectious respiratory disease…
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CDC eases entry requirements for dogs vaccinated in United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removed permit requirements for dogs returning to the U.S., effective Dec. 1, provided those dogs were…
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When adopting a dog, staying within US a safer option, expert says
An expert with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s important for veterinarians to help clients understand the risks for…
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US suspends dog importation from 100-plus countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspended, for at last one year, importation of dogs from 113 countries in an effort to prevent…
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Nutritional conversations, front and center
Veterinarians can navigate nutrition and diet conversations by leveraging some simple tools such as sending out a nutritional assessment before…
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In Short
Aquarium cleaner death, anxiety in dogs, and more in the May 1 “In Short” section
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AAHA updates Canine Life Stage Guidelines
Veterinary teams should consider each dog’s age and lifestyle factors when making recommendations on care, according to the document.
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The hidden ecosystem of the gut microbiome
Millions of bacteria live in the gastrointestinal tract of animals, including cats, dogs, and humans.
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Banfield reports on antimicrobial usage in feline patients
About 40 percent of cats receive antimicrobial medications for a presumptive urinary tract infection with no urinalysis or with negative urinalysis…
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Report explores antimicrobial usage at Banfield hospitals
Many urinary tract infections and respiratory tract infections in dogs are treated with an antimicrobial not concordant with guidelines from the…
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Simulation study compares cat population reduction methods
A simulation model used in a recent study provides insights into the value of administering a temporary, nonsurgical
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1965 - 1975
The period of 1965-1975 could be characterized as a time when part of the foundation for the present-day one-health initiative was laid, as new…
Antimicrobial use in veterinary practice
Find antimicrobial guidance by species, and resources to help communicate the importance of judicious antimicrobial use to clients and your community.
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Unmasking the shelter dog
Now, more than ever, it’s important to understand the behavior of animals in shelters, according to the keynote speaker at the National Council on Pet…
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Dogs at ground zero, Pentagon to be studied
Dogs involved in the search-and-recovery efforts will be evaluated to determine whether they were harmed by environmental toxins
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Board approves letter to WVA opposing canine breed-specific initiatives
Executive Board coverage Board approves letter to WVA opposing canine breed-specific initiatives The…