AAFP releases updated zoonoses guidelinesOctober 16, 2019The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is hoping to combat misinformation that exists about cats and disease transmission through its updated Feline Zoonoses Guidelines. Appearing in the November issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS), the guidelines aim to provide accurate information about feline zoonotic diseases to owners, physicians, and veterinarians to allow logical decisions to be made concerning cat ownership. "These guidelines provide recommendations concerning the prevention of feline zoonoses, as well as the latest research and information on these diseases," says Heather O'Steen, CEO of the AAFP. "Cats are wonderful pets, and with education, we can improve the health and welfare of cats as well as decrease any potential risks to their humans. This updated resource is another significant milestone in that direction." The new guidelines focus on: the enteric zoonoses; scratch, bite, or exudate exposure zoonoses; ocular and respiratory zoonoses; urogenital tract zoonoses; vector-borne zoonoses; and lessening the risk of zoonotic transfer of disease from cats. It also includes a client brochure titled, "What Can I Catch from my Cat," to educate veterinary teams and cat owners about how zoonotic organisms are spread. Further, it provides examples …
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CIVME seeks proposals for research grantsOctober 11, 2019The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ (AAVMC’s) Council on International Veterinary Medical Education (CIVME) is accepting grant proposals for its funding program.
Elanco guide helps owners spot OAOctober 10, 2019Veterinarians are now better equipped to educate clients on canine osteoarthritis (OA), thanks to Elanco Animal Health.
Morris Animal Foundation awards $1 million in grantsOctober 10, 2019Small animal research is about to get a boost, thanks to new funding from Morris Animal Foundation.
Dog owners often mismeasure kibbleOctober 10, 2019Dog owners may not be as proficient at eye-balling servings of dry kibble as they may think and this might be contributing to the climbing rates of canine obesity.
Purina donates $500k to domestic violence initiativeOctober 9, 2019Purina has teamed up with rescue group RedRover on a campaign raising awareness of a dilemma faced by people and pets living with domestic violence.
