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Plague: Wyoming reports 3rd infected cat in 6 months

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For the third time in the past six months, Wyoming state health officials reported a plague case in a cat. The most recently confirmed case was in a Johnson County cat.  No human cases have been identified. The...

Pets: Raw meat diets pose a risk to both animal and human health

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Experts are warning dog and cat owners to be aware of the risks associated with feeding their pets raw meat-based diets (RMBDs), instead of the more conventional dry or canned pet foods. In the Vet Record yesterday,...

Animal research: The benefits, the regulations and the reality

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Tens of millions of animals are used for scientific and commercial research in the US that benefits humans and animals alike. Despite the obvious benefits, animal research draws much criticism in some...

Tularemia kills two cats in the North Pole, sickens snowshoe hares around Fairbanks

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Recent animal tularemia cases in Alaska has prompted officials to warn the public how to avoid the bacterial infection in themselves and their pets. Two domestic cats infected with tularemia died recently...

Arizona: Pima County reports 3rd dog with leptospirosis, advises pet owners

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A third dog in Pima County has tested positive for Leptospirosis, prompting County officials to remind residents about the importance of protecting their pets. The case was identified after County health...

Dog flu 101: An interview with Dr Cynda Crawford

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Maddie’s® Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD joined me for a discussion on the ABC’s of canine...

Canine influenza 101: An interview with Dr. Cynda Crawford

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H3N2 canine influenza, or ‘dog flu” was reported in the state of Florida in late May and now outbreaks are reported in at least nine states. I was joined by Maddie’s® Clinical Assistant...

‘Healthy Pets Healthy People’ website redesign unveiled by CDC

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CDC today launched its redesigned Healthy Pets Healthy People website, with expanded information about diseases people can catch from pets, farm animals, and wildlife. Users can now search alphabetically...

Salmonella and roundworms among the most common illnesses that people acquire from their pets

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Many people know that diseases can be transmitted from animals to humans, but few consider the risks correlated with household pets. That’s why researchers from Ohio State and partner institutions...

Pet Health and Safety, ‘Child produced sexual content’

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On the Sunday, Mar. 22 Outbreak News This Week Radio Show, a Tampa-based talk radio program that delves into the news and information on all issues concerning infectious diseases and public health, I...