Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology

Moving across the country and across species, H1N1 has dominated the news and pet owners' attention. Here's what you need to know.

National Report -- The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) is asking veterinarians to reach out to state health officials first if they suspect an H1N1 outbreak in a swine herd.

It's believed to be the second confirmed case in a cat, and its owners had the virus.

Geneva, Switzerland -- Concerned by the potential of the H1N1 pandemic virus to become more virulent as the pool of viral genes circulates among a number of hosts, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for close monitoring and proper management of animals that exhibit symptoms of respiratory infections.

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A review of anemias in cats, based on a lecture by Dr. Kristy Dowers, "Causes of feline anemia: old and new" at the 2009 ACVIM Forum.

A guide to calcium oxalate disease.

The etiology of thrombosis in nephrotic syndrome is multifactorial.

The exact incidence of hypertension in hyperthyroid cats is unknown to date.

The disease is a result of immune complexes accumulating within the glomerulus.

Hemostasis results through a complex interaction between platelets, blood vessel wall and coagulation factors.

Polyarthropathies are a diagnostic challenge in practice. Once it has been determined that an animal is suffering from inflammatory joint disease, it is necessary to determine whether the disease is caused by infectious agents or is a result of an idiopathic immune mediated disease.

Although we at times are not pleased by breeders, the very tight breeding that has went into producing the purebred dogs we see in practice can make our jobs easier in regard to diagnosing complex internal medicine problems.

Distemper occurs intermittently, especially in shelters located in communities with many unvaccinated dogs, and can appear identical to run-of-the-mill "kennel cough."

Animal shelters create a unique environment for the emergence and propagation of infectious diseases.

Canine parvo and feline panleukopenia are closely related viruses that replicate in rapidly dividing cells.

Neonatal septicemia is the most important non-diarrheal disease of calves.

National Report -- Tests confirm that pigs at the recent Minnesota State Fair were infected with H1N1 influenza virus. They are the first swine in the country to be found with the 2009 pandemic virus.

Davis, Calif. -- Researchers at the University of California-Davis College of Veterinary Medicine studying data from previous avian influenza epidemics say seniors are more resistant to the new H1N1 virus, and they know why.

Of the currently marketed feline vaccines, those against rabies and feline leukemia virus (FeLV) have been most commonly implicated in sarcoma development.

Gone are the days when we can say cats and dogs don't get the flu.

Dr. Bud Stuart shares his experience with a rabid patient. Share your experiences and comments.

National Report -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, concerned about a perceived drop in swine disease samples from pork producers, is urging veterinarians to continue monitoring herds for a variety of diseases, including the H1N1 influenza virus.