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Winn Feline Foundation is now EveryCat Health Foundation
The new name reflects the organization’s commitment to the health and well-being of pet cats, homeless cats, and shelter cats.
Midwestern Pet Foods expands recall after nearly 70 dog deaths
More than 1000 lot codes are now part of the widely expanded recall; 70 deaths and 80 illnesses have been reported in dogs to date, presumably caused by aflatoxin toxicity.
FDA conditionally approves first oral canine lymphoma treatment
Laverdia-CA1 provides an additional treatment option for dogs suffering from this devastating illness.
New cancer screening test for dogs now available
The simple blood test employs technology that looks for very early nucleosomic markers of cancer in dogs.
New nonprofit to tackle the lack of diversity in veterinary medicine
Pawsibilities connects individuals from underrepresented groups and offers mentorship opportunities.
Colorado squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague
The risk for contracting this infectious disease, which in the United States occurs primarily in the West, is extremely low when precautions are taken.
Cat food recalled due to elevated levels of choline chloride
J. M. Smucker has recalled one lot of a cat food brand because of potential health concerns associated with high levels of this organic compound.
Fetch dvm360 announces combined virtual veterinary conference
Registration is now open for the first virtual Fetch dvm360 conference, which combines three of our exclusive annual live events: Fetch Baltimore, Hospital Design 360 and Fetch Kansas City.
FDA approves ophthalmic emetic for dogs
Clevor adds another, simpler weapon in the veterinarian’s arsenal for inducing emesis following toxin or foreign body ingestion in canine patients.
New York dog tests positive for SARS-CoV-2, but pet cases remain rare
Testing by the USDA confirms that this the first case of the virus in a pet dog in the U.S.
Merck Animal Health to acquire Sentinel parasite products
Currently owned by Virbac, Sentinel Flavor Tabs and Sentinel Spectrum Chews generated about $70 million in U.S. sales last year.
AVMA cancels 2020 convention amid COVID-19 concerns
The association is exploring the possibility of a virtual conference.
Canine coronavirus in the U.S.—How should veterinary practices respond?
Yes, a dog tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, but there is no need for owners to panic, says Dr. Scott Weese. People pose a far greater risk to pets than vice versa.
Two cats in New York State test positive for SARS-CoV-2
Health experts continue to reassure veterinarians and pet owners that animal cases are very rare, and there is no evidence that pets can transmit the virus to people; thus routine pet testing is not recommended at this time.
COVID-19 test for pets now available to veterinarians
Idexx Laboratories has made its SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RealPCR Test available in response to requests from veterinarians as well as clinical evidence that animals can—rarely—become infected with the novel coronavirus.
Free webinar: Navigating technology in veterinary practice during COVID-19
This free CE webinar will illuminate best practices for the use of technology, including telemedicine, during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
COVID-19 Q&A: Protecting pets and people during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has generated more questions than answers so far, but a recent webinar outlines what we do know, including infectivity in animals, and what precautions pet owners and practices should be taking.
CSU veterinarians on front lines in the hunt for COVID-19 vaccine
An engineered form of a common bacteria may be the key to creating a vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Early study results show cats, ferrets susceptible to COVID-19
Nascent research from China details the potential for infection with SARS-CoV-2 in domestic animal species, including ferrets, cats and dogs, as well as some livestock.
Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for COVID-19
A small group of big cats in New York appears to have been infected with the novel coronavirus by an asymptomatic zoo employee. Here’s what happened—and what it means for cat owners.
Free webinar—Paying for veterinary care: New ways to solve a pervasive problem
A free CE webinar presented by Vetsymposium and sponsored by VitusVet.
From veterinary house calls to driveway visits
California house-call veterinarian Dr. Patrick Mahaney shares some of the changes he’s implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cat tests positive for COVID-19, but there is no cause for panic
A symptomatic cat in Belgium has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, but experts reiterate that there is no proof that animals can transmit the disease.
FDA loosens veterinary telemedicine restrictions amid COVID-19 crisis
The agency is temporarily suspending enforcement of certain aspects of the federal veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) requirements, but state requirements remain in force.
Idexx reports negative COVID-19 results for thousands of canine and feline samples
Idexx has tested thousands of dogs and cats, and all came up negative for the coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19.
AVMA on COVID-19: ‘Veterinary hospitals are essential businesses’
It remains unclear how much havoc the COVID-19 pandemic will wreak for people and businesses around the world before it ends. In the meantime, the AVMA continues to offer guidance for veterinary practices.
AVMA shares COVID-19 guidance with membership
Staying informed and separating fact from fiction are vital as fear about the human coronavirus grows. Prevention is key to stopping virus transmission.
dvm360 names Dr. Elizabeth “Betsy” Charles as keynote speaker for all four 2020 Fetch conferences
The Fetch series is designed to provide high-quality continuing education to veterinary professionals.
Pet insurer: Records show no sign of human coronavirus in pets
Increasing concerns among pet owners about whether pets can contract the SARS-Cov-2 virus prompted Trupanion to mine its data and share good news.
WSAVA updates guidance document after dog possibly infected with coronavirus
The pet dog of an infected patient tested ‘weakly positive’ for COVID-19 in Hong Kong, but WSAVA and other governmental health organizations say standard precautions are sufficient.