Health experts continue to reassure veterinarians and pet owners that animal cases are very rare, and there is no evidence that pets can transmit the virus to people; thus routine pet testing is not recommended at this time.
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Idexx Laboratories has made its SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RealPCR Test available in response to requests from veterinarians as well as clinical evidence that animals can—rarely—become infected with the novel coronavirus.
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The coronavirus pandemic has generated more questions than answers so far, but a recent webinar outlines what we do know, including infectivity in animals, and what precautions pet owners and practices should be taking.
An engineered form of a common bacteria may be the key to creating a vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Nascent research from China details the potential for infection with SARS-CoV-2 in domestic animal species, including ferrets, cats and dogs, as well as some livestock.
A small group of big cats in New York appears to have been infected with the novel coronavirus by an asymptomatic zoo employee. Here’s what happened—and what it means for cat owners.
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California house-call veterinarian Dr. Patrick Mahaney shares some of the changes he’s implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A symptomatic cat in Belgium has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, but experts reiterate that there is no proof that animals can transmit the disease.
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The agency is temporarily suspending enforcement of certain aspects of the federal veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) requirements, but state requirements remain in force.
Idexx has tested thousands of dogs and cats, and all came up negative for the coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19.
It remains unclear how much havoc the COVID-19 pandemic will wreak for people and businesses around the world before it ends. In the meantime, the AVMA continues to offer guidance for veterinary practices.
Staying informed and separating fact from fiction are vital as fear about the human coronavirus grows. Prevention is key to stopping virus transmission.
The Fetch series is designed to provide high-quality continuing education to veterinary professionals.
Increasing concerns among pet owners about whether pets can contract the SARS-Cov-2 virus prompted Trupanion to mine its data and share good news.
The pet dog of an infected patient tested ‘weakly positive’ for COVID-19 in Hong Kong, but WSAVA and other governmental health organizations say standard precautions are sufficient.
Two young doctors dove right into practice ownership and building a facility all at once and got the practice of their dreams, earning them top honors in the under-8,000-square-feet category of the dvm360 Hospital Design Competition.
People suffering from cat allergies may soon find sweet relief from a breakthrough cat food from Purina Pro Plan.
Results from the new Merck wellbeing study reveal that attitudes toward mental health have improved, but the number of veterinarians seeking treatment has not.
The former pharmaceutical company executive promised to restore the health of terminally ill dogs and allegedly bilked pet owners of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
By bridging inevitable funding gaps, the life sciences Proof of Concept fund will offer innovations in the human and veterinary health care sectors a better chance at a successful future.
California police found a makeshift surgery room in the man’s kitchen, dogs in overstuffed kennels and the remains of deceased dogs at nearby locations.
The American Heartworm Society is asking veterinarians to share heartworm incidence information from veterinary hospitals, with nationwide results to be shared in April.
The Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Award winners will be featured on the Hallmark Channel in the fall.
The voluntary recall of Level 3 surgical gowns and Presource procedural packs affecting human medical settings has widened to include possible distribution to veterinary hospitals, according to the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Iguanas are falling from the trees in South Florida, and unusually cold weather is to blame.
A plethora of new veterinary products, equipment and supplies were revealed for the first time at VMX. Check them out here.
The guidelines are intended to support veterinarians in various settings when making decisions regarding ending an animal’s life.
His attorney says popular celebrity vet will continue to challenge the Michigan veterinary board’s decisions.
