June 17, 2020
What has been suspected to be true about dog parks and parasite risks has been quantified. This study assessed the prevalence of these infections in dogs visiting off‑leash dog parks. It is the first large-scale effort to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in dogs visiting dog parks throughout the USA.
June 25, 2020
SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted person-to-person through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. But what other bodily fluids might it lurk in?
June 25, 2020
One veterinarian at an AAHA-accredited hospital was recently bitten by a five-month-old Labrador. She attributes it—at least in part—to the pandemic.
July 02, 2020
Researchers need your help to find out how COVID-19 is impacting pet care for at-risk pet owners. And they’re willing to compensate you. To a point.
July 09, 2020
Aerosolization could explain the alarming spike in COVID cases. Is your hospital's ventilation system up to the challenge?
May 21, 2020
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association free article: As the opioid epidemic continues across the United States, law enforcement K9s (LEK9s) are at increased risk of accidental exposure and overdose. This study evaluated a novel training program teaching handlers to administer naloxone to their LEK9 in the event of an overdose.
July 16, 2020
Chronic vomiting and diarrhea are common clinical signs of IBD. But that very commonness can make it tricky to diagnose.
August 20, 2020
This week: The secret to harmonious pet relationships, pandas and dogs are cute (but not together), and hip surgery gives a Texas camel a new lease on life
August 27, 2020
Two new studies found that heavier dogs have higher health risks if spayed or neutered too early.
September 01, 2020
Preventive care profiles aren’t just for senior and geriatric patients.
