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Befriending reptiles and amphibians
There are many more of us out there with exotic pets who are interested in taking care of them well.
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CDC warns of flawed rabies certificates
Federal officials have warned that the U.S. could be seeing an increasing number of dogs entering the country without proper rabies vaccination.
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Bigger challenge than PRRS
Porcine epidemic diarrhea is the biggest challenge Dr. Luc Dufresne has faced in 25 years in practice.
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Revised heartworm guides add resistance information
The American Heartworm Society’s guidance on heartworm infection now includes information on resistance to heartworm preventives.
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Eliminating dog-transmitted rabies
Global health organizations hope to eliminate rabies transmission from dogs to humans in the Americas within the next two years.
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Health assessments show pet disease risks
Testing of 7,800 dogs revealed that nearly a third had abnormal findings on laboratory analyses that could indicate risk of disease, such as renal…
Circovirus in Dogs FAQ
This page answers pet owners' common questions about the recently discovered canine circovirus and its possible role in disease in dogs.
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Viral mutation related to deadly cat disease
Recent research findings suggest that a viral mutation is connected with the development of a benign intestinal coronavirus into a
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The fat factor
In veterinary practice, the problem of overweight pets has become a steady undercurrent.
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Vaccine developed to prevent Hendra virus infection
A long-awaited vaccine against a deadly zoonotic infectious disease in Australia became available Nov. 1.
Disease risks for dogs in social settings
The following is a list of the most common diseases to which your dog(s) may be exposed at a dog gathering. There may be specific risks in your area…
Antimicrobial use and resistance: FAQs for pet owners
AVMA's antimicrobial FAQs provide science-based information to help you make educated decisions about the use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial…
Common-sense measures to protect your dog, yourself and others in canine social settings
Consult your veterinarian about the best preventive program for your dog(s), including vaccinations, heartworm prevention and parasite prevention…
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Antimicrobial oversight could increase through VFDs
Veterinary oversight could become required for some antimicrobials currently available over the counter to livestock owners.
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Salmonellosis unchanged, other illnesses decline
The incidence of Salmonella-related illness has been nearly level since the mid-1990s, despite a one-fifth decrease in the overall rate of foodborne…
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Rinderpest eradicated
Global animal health authorities are celebrating the worldwide eradication of the "cattle plague." Rinderpest was responsible for the deaths of…
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ACVIM publishes resource on leptospirosis
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine has published a consensus statement on the diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of…
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Rabies variant absent as Arizona's infections decline
A bat-associated rabies virus variant that spread among northern Arizona's terrestrial wildlife in previous years was not found in those animals in…
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Nine veterinarians to aid USDA on animal health issues
Nine veterinarians are part of a 20-member committee that will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on animal disease
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Vaccine use up since Salmonella outbreak
This summer's nationwide Salmonella outbreak and related egg recall are likely drivers of a recent rise in the use of Salmonella enteritidis vaccines.
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Searching for self-replicating antimicrobials
Viruses could supplement antimicrobials, if usefulness proved
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Deadly pneumonia traced to domestic sheep
New research claims to settle the controversial and long-running debate over whether domestic sheep can infect bighorn sheep with the bacteria that…
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Panel: Producers, veterinarians winning fight against PRRS
Farmers and veterinarians are progressing in their fight against one of the most harmful diseases affecting swine, according to a panel of three…
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Pigs, people, and now, pets
Iowa state officials confirmed Nov. 4 that a 13-year-old indoor cat had the dubious distinction of being the first feline known to have contracted the…
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AVMA updates backgrounder on canine influenza
Correction: The original version of this article inaccurately stated that canine influenza may become endemic in Lexington, Ky. posted…