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

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

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

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

Canine devocalization should only be performed by qualified, licensed veterinarians as a final alternative to euthanasia after behavioral…

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

JAVMA News Photo Gallery - Jumping into canine sports

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

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

The AVMA has adopted the following policy on canine brucellosis:

The AVMA recognizes that: a) wild canines crossbred with domestic animals (canine hybrids) are often maintained in captivity as companion animals, for…

Single-topic compilations of the information shaping our profession     February 2012 In this series: Canine behavior in clinical

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

Questions and answers about canine parvovirus type 2c: What is it? How is it transmitted, diagnosed and treated? Who is susceptible? Etc.

Questions and answers about canine respiratory coronavirus: What is it? How is it transmitted, diagnosed and treated? Can it be prevented? Is there a…

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

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

Devocalization (also termed debarking, devoicing or bark softening) is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia to resect varying…

Questions/answers about tail docking in dogs, including: When/why did it begin? Why is it done on working dogs? Is it painful? Do dogs need tails?…

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

Veterinary teams should consider each dog’s age and lifestyle factors when making recommendations on care, according to the document.

The AVMA is keeping a policy that expresses opposition to canine devocalization, with exceptions,

The American Animal Hospital Association announced Sept. 5 that it has released new guidelines on canine vaccination.

The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation announced Aug. 8 that Dr. Edward Breitschwerdt, a professor of medicine and infectious diseases at

Veterinarians, pharmacists and pet owners all have a role Though xylitol is a natural sweetener found in a wide variety of products intended for human…