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|Videos|March 7, 2020
News in a minute: The latest on COVID-19 and a new combination parasite preventive
Author(s)Erica Tricarico, Managing Editor
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- Last week,
a dog in Hong Kong tested weakly positive for COVID-19 , prompting the WSAVA to update guidance its document for veterinarians. - WSAVA and other governmental health organizations are advising pet owners in areas where human cases have been identified to take standard precautions, including
washing their hands before and after interacting with their pets. - The
FDA has approved Simparica Trio , the first combination isoxazoline parasite preventive for dogs in the U.S.
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Fluralaner is the latest flea and tick product authorized for emergency use against New World screwworm, giving veterinarians another prescription option for infested dogs and puppies.
New One Health guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association cover parasites that are spreading, resurfacing, or getting harder to treat. They also cover how to use parasite medications wisely and how to talk with clients about risk.
In past cases, the FDA has cited testing that matched the E coli strain that sickened a hospitalized child to unopened Darwin’s dog food and linked the company’s food to a kitten’s death from Salmonella infection. The cases are part of a yearslong record of recalls, illness reports, and disputes over how the agency regulates raw pet food.
A randomized trial of 168 shelter dogs found that a shorter, 2-injection heartworm treatment was safe and effective. Every dog survived treatment, and most tested negative afterward.
The agency says the manufacturer, Arrow Reliance, has not adequately recalled the frozen food, which carries no expiration date and may still be in owners’ freezers.
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