Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology

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Hedgehogs are so cute that they can make you sick, literally. Here's what the CDC wants you (and your veterinary clients) to know.

With its monthly Top 10 Cities Heartworm Report, CAPC hopes to spread awareness of the growing threat of heartworm disease and prompt conversations in the clinic about the importance of year-round preventives and annual testing.

Immunizing mice via vaccine-laced food may slow the spread of Lyme disease in humans and animals, experts say.

Woodys Pet Food Deli has issued a recall, with the CDC warning the outbreak might be widespread in the turkey industry.

American Horse Council, AAEP, USDA pledge to keep U.S. horse herd healthy in case of a disease outbreak.

Study notes that highest period of shedding is after first infection, but cats arent totally immune from subsequent infection.

Research led by University of Maryland veterinary professor examines this parasites remarkable immune system.

The Asian longhorned tick is relatively small, but hardy, causing trouble for pets, wildlife, livestock and humans.

New priorities include clarifying testing recommendations and avoiding shortcuts during treatment.

Help enforce the importance of parasite prevention for new kitten owners with this printable handout.

Add some oomph to your heartworm prevention conversations with these tips.

Sure, youve heard of Old Yeller, but how about Teacake? Take a stroll through U.S. literary history to learn more about these renowned rabies cases from books, movies and televisionand dont forget that World Rabies Awareness Day is Sept. 28.

The my cat doesnt go outside excuse wont cut it anymore. Heres how to convert those resistant veterinary clients.

USDA urges bird owners to follow biosecurity measures to protect flocks, pets.

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With proper management by the owner and healthcare from the veterinary team, cats with this retrovirus can live longer, more comfortable lives.

Disease containment space comes with a checklist of requirementsbut dreariness isnt one of them. Check out these isolation ward photos from veterinary hospitals across the country to see how your colleagues care for these fragile patients while protecting the rest from outbreaks.

Are your veterinary patients at higher levels of risk than they were in decades past?

Whats going on with canine influenza? Well, theres a website and a week, and now the Canadians are involved. Heres what you need to know to keep your patients safe.

Im not arguing for diagnoses and ineffective remedies. But I think pet service providers should be our informed partners, not our adversaries in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Susan Nelson wants to debunk the myth that cats and pregnant women cant safely coexist.

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Positive results for B. borgdorferi or E. canis antibodies associated with a higher risk of CKD in dogs later in life.

One practice owner involved in early trials thinks colleagues "will very much enjoy the intraoral administration ... with less mess, less sneeze, less struggling" with patients.

In wake of 2017s multiple natural disasters, heartworm society offers guidelines for testing, treatment and prevention before pets are transported out of their current state.

The eternal question-to treat a Lyme disease-positive test result or not. Veterinary criticalist Dr. Garret Pachtinger weighs in.

We know that vaccines train the immune system how to react quickly to certain diseases. Let veterinary clients with new puppies know all about how awesome they are in this printable PDF client handout.

This easy-to-use online tool keeps you current on equine infectious disease cases occurring in your state.

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