Poor air quality dangerous for pets, tooJune 8, 2023As hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires continue compromise air quality in the eastern U.S., American Humane is reminding pet owners how they can keep four-legged family members safe.
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Rabies antibody testing keeps people, pets togetherJune 6, 2023Keeping people and pets together while prioritizing public safety are the goals of a new offering at the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine.
Understanding canine vaccines: What is 'core' and 'non-core'?May 31, 2023The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released its 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines.1 This resource is incredibly comprehensive (almost any question you might have related to vaccination is addressed!), contains resources for veterinary team members and pet owners, and assists with preventive care. Perhaps the most important question raised in the updated guidelines is: "Should we be re-thinking what we consider 'core vaccines' for individual patients?" Spoiler alert: the answer is yes. 'Core' …
Rabies vaccination programs contribute to both human and animal welfareMay 19, 2023Rabies occurs in more than 150 countries and territories, and 40 percent of the victims are children under 15 years of age, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Working with kennel vaccine policiesMarch 10, 2023Small animal practitioners will recognize this scenario: a client hands you a list of vaccines like they are turning in a menu at a sushi restaurant.
Personalized canine vaccine plans help improve owner complianceAugust 30, 2022When it comes to vaccinating dogs, there is no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” approach, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) reports.
Parvo kills dozens of pups in MichiganAugust 25, 2022As many as 60 unvaccinated dogs in northern Michigan have died of parvovirus in recent weeks, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reports.
Seven strategies to improve vaccine complianceAugust 8, 2022A client says, "I’m just here for the rabies shot, Doc,” a client says. When a pet owner chooses services below your standard of care, the patient risks exposure to diseases and parasites. Practice health also suffers.
COVID vaccine protects global zoo animalsMay 17, 2022COVID-19 doesn’t affect only humans—it can sicken and, in rare cases, kill animals as well.
Veterinary research vital in protecting zoo animals from SARS-CoV-2February 11, 2022Veterinary researchers from Kansas State University (K-State) are working to protect zoo animals from the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
