Canine circovirus
Information about canine circovirus infections - for veterinarians and their patients. Links to FAQs and other background information on circovirus in…
Canine influenza: Veterinary resources
Review how to recognize, diagnose, and prevent canine influenza, a highly contagious infection caused by two specific influenza A viruses.
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New method yields a glimpse at canine genome
Researchers have produced a rough draft of the canine genome sequence
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Canine respiratory coronavirus, parvovirus FAQs posted
The AVMA has posted online answers to frequently asked questions about two emerging viruses—canine respiratory coronavirus and
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Mystery illness identified as canine parvovirus
The confirmation by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory comes after point-of-care tests failed to identify the virus in…
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Morris Animal Foundation awards $1M for canine, feline studies
Morris Animal Foundation announced $1 million in funding in January for nine canine and feline health studies on subjects such as
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (Kennel cough)
Learn the signs of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), or “kennel cough,” and how to protect your pet from this highly contagious…
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Treating anxiety to prevent canine aggression
Anxiety-reducing drugs are an often-overlooked tool that can help prevent aggression in dogs.
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Combination drug approved as canine sedative
The Food and Drug Administration approved a combination product to sedate dogs during medical procedures and protect against side effects of the…
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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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Canine vaccination guidelines intended for individualized treatment
The AAHA has developed guidelines to aid practitioners making decisions about appropriate vaccination recommendations
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Genomic tests show promise for early detection of canine cancers
Emerging technology in the field of veterinary diagnostics is finding canine cancer in the early stage of the disease, meaning treatment can start…
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Canine welfare program certifies 100-plus dog breeders
More than 100 dog breeders have gained recognition through the Purdue University–based Canine Care Certified program.
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Canine study challenges assumptions about joint disease
A study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Cornell University is challenging conventional assumptions about the lubricin protein and…
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Canine heart disease may relate to legumes, potatoes
Federal authorities are studying possible links between heart disease in dogs and diets containing legumes or potatoes.
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Researchers hope for blood-based canine cancer test in 2020
Company backing the technology struggles amid push for test validation
Dogs' social lives and disease risks - Tips for canine and human safety
Whether it's the dog park, doggie day care, boarding, competitions or training classes, mingling dogs with varied or unknown health histories can…
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FDA searching for possible links between canine diets, heart disease
Federal investigators continue studying whether dogs eating diets that are high in legumes or free from grain have an increased risk of heart disease.…
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Alert: Turducken Canine Diet – 8oz. Patties in 5lb bags
potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
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Influenza continues to affect dogs
posted August 15, 2008 An outbreak of canine influenza in dogs in a Chicago…
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White paper reviews the state of genetic testing in dogs
The document provides a foundation in canine genetics for anyone involved in the care of and decision-making for individual dogs or breeding stock.
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In Short - Jan. 15, 2022
Cornell receives $30 million toward its Canine Health Center and a survey delves into veterinarians' understanding and practice of oncology around the…
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Health studies of Sept. 11 dogs ongoing
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation and AKC Companion Animal Recovery continue their support of studies to